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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 30, 1984 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Simron Fuel Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A TIRE FROM A SHUTTLE CAR. WHILE LIFTING ON THE TIRE HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

November 8, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Simron Fuel Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL ON THE BELT LINE HE PICKED A SHOVEL FULL OF MUD AND COAL TO PUT IT ON THE BELT EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER

October 6, 1983 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Simron Fuel Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING TIMBERS FROM SCOOP TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER. WHILE CARRYING THE TIMBERS HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

September 20, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Simron Fuel Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR. HE WAS LIFTING AND PULLING ON THE MINER CABLE AND WATER HOSE. WHILE LIFTING THE CABLE HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

May 11, 1983 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Simron Fuel Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING UP COAL AROUND #3 BELTHEAD. WHEN HE PICKED UP SHOVEL FULL OF WET COAL HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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