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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 7, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Resources Development Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS ROLLING BUGGIE TIRE WHEN TIRE FELL OVER TRIED TO PICK TIRE BACK UP FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

September 24, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Resources Development Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP A MINER CABLE & FELT SOME THING PULL IN HIS BACK AT THEIS TIME PAIN BEGAN IN IS BACK AND LEG.

August 27, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WATER HOSE WRAPPED AROUND RIGHT WRIST WHILE PULLING WATER HOSE FOR MINER.NOT REPORTED FOR 24 DAYS UNTIL 9-20-84.

April 27, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Enterprises Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE HIT KNEE ON SCOOP BLADE LOADING FOR MANTRIP.

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