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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 4, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Royal Harvest Ltd · Struck by falling object

SCOOP WAS LIFTING TAILPIECE WHEN IT FELL OFF AND COUGHT LEFT HAND.

February 25, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Royal Harvest Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED & 2 EE'S WERE BUILDING A STOPPING. INJURED REACHED BEHINE HIMSELF TO PICK A CINDER BLOCKUP. WHEN HE GRABBED THE BLOCK HE TWISTED HIS WRIST.

February 18, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Royal Harvest Ltd · Struck by flying object

INJURED AND FELLOW EE HAD FINISHED PUTTING A HEAD ROLLER ON 3 BELT HEAD AND WERE REMOVING THE BLOCKING FROM 2 TAIL PIECE. OTHER WENT TO THROW A CRIB BLOCK AND BEFORE HE REALIZED THAT INJURED W AS STANDING BEHIND HIM OTHER THREW THE CRIB BLOCK AND HIT EE INTHE LEFT KNEE.

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