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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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December 1, 1987 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Wellaby Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

GOT OFF SHUTTLE CAR HELPED LIFT ROCK. -AUDIT

September 11, 1987 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Wellaby Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL TRYING TO GET OIL TANK TO BOLT UP.PUT FINGER IN HOLE AND OIL TANK FELL DOWN ON IT. -AUDIT.

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