Injury experience in coal mining, 1978

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5887888· OSTI ID:5887888

This Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) informational report reviews in detail the occupational injury and illness experience of coal mining in the United States for 1978. Data reported by operators of mining establishments concerning work injuries are summarized by work location, accident classification, part of body injured, nature of injury, occupation, and bituminous or anthracite coal. Correlative information on employment, worktime, and operating activity also is presented. Data used in compiling this report were reported by operators of coal mines and preparation plants on a mandatory basis as required under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Public Law 91-173 as amended by Public Law 95-164. Since January 1, 1978, operators of mines or preparation plants or both which are subject to the Act have been required under 30 CFR, Part 50 to submit reports of injuries, occupational illnesses, and related data. Only data reported by operators are utilized in this report. Beginning with 1978 data, the mining industry can be compared on a standard basis with other United States industries.

• Research Organization: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Denver, CO (USA). Health and Safety Analysis Center
• OSTI ID: 5887888
• Report Number(s): MSHA/IR-1112; ON: DE83902803
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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