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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 18, 1983 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Eastover Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS MOVING THE BOLT MACHINE FROM #2 HEADING TO THE #1 HEADINGT HE WAS GOING TO LEFT SIDE OF BOLTER TO CHECK THE CABLE WHEN A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT

March 14, 1983 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Eastover Mining Company · Struck by falling object

LARGE ROCK ON SHUTTLE CAR AND EMPL WAS BEATING IT WITH HAMMER WHEN SMALL ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP STRIKING HIM ON HAND.

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