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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 15, 1984 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chestnut Ridge Fuel Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

VICTIM WAS PULLING CABLE OFF CUTTING MACHINE REEL & GOT A PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK.

March 30, 1984 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chestnut Ridge Fuel Corp · Struck against stationary object

LOADING PLACE GETTING READY TO SHOOT WHEN BUMPED KNEE AGAINST ROCK LAYING ON BOTTOM.

September 16, 1983 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chestnut Ridge Fuel Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON SCOOP & CABLE DRUG HIM OUT OF SCOOP

January 13, 1983 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chestnut Ridge Fuel Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING SCOOP TIRE AND WHEEL OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET WHEN I HURT MY BACK

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