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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 21, 1986 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canon Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CARRYIN1 A SUBMERSIBLE PUMP WHEN THE EMP SET THE PUMP DOWN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK

September 19, 1985 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canon Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING LOAD ON FORKS OF HIGHLIFT THE LOAD SHIFTED CAUSING EMPLOYEES FINGER TO BE SQUEESED BETWEEN FORK AND CARRIER ARM.

October 3, 1984 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canon Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL UNLOADING CAR OF SUPPLIES OVER PERIOD OF YEARS AND INJURED HIS ARMS.

January 7, 1984 PA · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canon Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING POSTS ON A FLAT CAR WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

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