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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 16, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Maben Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS PUTTING ON BELT LIFTING BELT

June 20, 1983 WV · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Maben Energy Corp · Struck against stationary object

HANGING CUTTER CABLE & TURNED AROUND & RUN HEAD INTO ROOF BOLT PLATE.

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