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273,193
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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February 19, 2026 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Branch Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went into con x 2 to get a box of belt splices. After picking up the box, they turned around to exit the con x and felt pain in left knee. Employee went for medical treatment.

September 25, 2023 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Branch Mining Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee doing regular activity while shoveling belt and felt pain in lower back.

August 27, 2018 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Branch Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured Person stated while changing out a bottom roller IP hung one side and went to pull up to hook other side and the side IP first hooked came off causing the bottom roller to strike IP in right side. There was no witness and IP didn't tell nobody till next day.

December 1, 2011 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Branch Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner helper went to pick up miner cable to move out of haul way, hurting his back.

August 10, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Electrician/mechanic was change a tire on std shuttle car, when he went to put wedge under tire, the tire fell off the shuttle car hub and landing on Electricians ankle. Electrician continued working on wheel until he completed job then leaving to outside to go home.

October 7, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Branch Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Hanging cable - sprained shoulder muscle.

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