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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 6, 1984 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C C & P Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLED MUSCLE WHEN SHOVELLING DIRT ON OUTSIDE OF MINE PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK

October 17, 1983 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C C & P Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING WATER HOSE AND CABLE, PULLED SOMETHING IN GROIN AREA, POSSIBLE HERNIA FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM

August 24, 1983 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C C & P Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING TAILPIECE AND BIG ROCK GOT STUCK.STOP BELT AND PICK IT UP.FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER PART OF BELLY.

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