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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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August 13, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Sturgon Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HELPING TO MAKE A BELT MOVE AND A COUPLING BLEW OFF THE WATER HOSE AND HIT HIT HIM.

July 12, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Elk Lick Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON SCOOP - CHANGING REAREND - PUTTING TIRES ON IT - PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT LOWER BACK.

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