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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 20, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Coal Sales Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS CARRYING BELT SPLICING CLAMP IT SLIP OUT OF HAND AND FELL BACK ON HIS THUMB

July 16, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Coal Sales Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS DRAINING OIL FROM BARRELL IN BACK OF TRUCK INTO 5 GALLON CAN AND TWISTED BACK

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