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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 28, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pay Car Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing permanent roof bolts when a rock measuring 14" x 12" x 6" fell and struck the employee on the right wrist.

May 21, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pay Car Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a piece of drawrock measuring 2' x 1' x 3" fell and struck employees hand.

July 12, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pay Car Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while installing roof bolts, a piece of rock fell and struck him on his right shoulder.

May 4, 2009 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pay Car Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

The employee was bolting top, a perney rock 16" long 12" wide 9" thick came off top, mashed his index finger against drill pot.

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