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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 20, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REM2VING 50 LBS. ROCK DUST BAGS FROM BELT LINE, WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

November 1, 1986 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPE3ING SCOOP DOOR ON INTAKE SIDE HAVING OPENED DOOR HE REACHED FOR A PROP TO HOLD DOOR OPEN THE DOOR FELL KNOCKING INJURD TO THE GROUDN

September 21, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURY PARTY BENT OVER TO PULL 1" LINE OUT FROM UNDER COAL AND HIS BACK STARTE D HURTING HIM BELOW LEFT SHOULDER BLADE

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