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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 26, 2009 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelby Mining Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While loading supplies on the roof bolter a very sharp edge on a roof plate cut thru the glove and cut the right thumb.

May 15, 2008 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelby Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was getting tools out of tool box, when tool box lid fell, hitting employee on the left hand.

April 18, 2008 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelby Mining Co. LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in the process of positioning power screen guard when his right index finger was caught between the guard and the support member. Laceration to index finger requiring 3 sutures.

September 5, 2006 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelby Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing rock from a tail piece with a 2 X 4 the rock caught the 2 x 4 mashing his finger against the roof.

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