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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 7, 1986 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
John Roger Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN DID NOT HAV9 FIRM GRIP ON LID IT SLIPPED & FELL ON FINGER. -LID TO REEL BOX-JUST MASHED LEFT HAND RING FINGER.

June 3, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
John Roger Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED PERSON PULLED LOOSE PIECE OF COAL OFF OF RIB HENCE STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT THIGH CAUSING BRUISE.

May 10, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
John Roger Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT SIDE OF CHEST AND LEFT ARM WHILE LIFTING ROOF BOLTS AND BEARING PLATES.

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