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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 16, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

SETTING TIMBERS AND HEADERS IN MAIN INTAKE 86' INBY SPAD #261 WHEN TOP CAME IN BETWEEN HEADERS AND BOLTS.

August 16, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

SETTING TIMBERS AND HEADERS IN MAIN INTAKE 86' INBY SPAD #261 WHEN TOP CAME IN BETWEEN BOLTS AND HEADERS.

August 16, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

SETTING TIMBERS AND HEADERS IN MAIN INTAKE 86' INBY SPAD #261 WHEN TOP CAME IN BETWEEN BOLTS AND HEADERS.

April 12, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

SETTING TIMBER AND PIECE OF ROCK 12" WIDE 18" LONG 1 1/2" THICK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON FOOT.

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