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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 26, 2024 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Screaming Eagle Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up a bucket of miner bits. When EE turned, felt a sharp pain in the lower back. Employee said it was an old injury from a previous employer.

July 9, 2024 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Screaming Eagle Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing Roof Bolts, while trying to insert drill steel in drill chuck EE felt something pull and a burning sensation in shoulder

August 16, 2023 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Screaming Eagle Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

One break from the face the employee was trying to move a cable and felt pain in their back.

September 16, 2022 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Screaming Eagle Coal LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The Employee was trying to straighten a pie pan, began pulling it against their chest when they felt something pull in their right shoulder.

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