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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 24, 2023 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Birch River Energy, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was adding hydraulic fluid to the loader when they fell, striking the tire with their right arm.

May 17, 2019 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Birch River Energy, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was assisting in dropping a transmission into a 993K loader. They bent over to move some hydraulic hoses out of the way and felt a sharp pain in the left arm and shoulder. However, the employee stated they had recurring pain in this area for over a week and could not pinpoint this injury to this particular instance. This is still under investigation.

August 30, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Birch River Energy, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laying on stomach on deck of D10 tractor trying to put test gauge on fan pump fitting when right shoulder popped and started hurting

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