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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 18, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Donex Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRAVELING #6 EN7RY MOVING SOME ROCK OUT OF ROADWAY STRAINED LEFT SHOULDER.

July 7, 1987 WV · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Donex Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I NAME WAS HANG3NG TRAILING CABLE STRAINED LEFT SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK.

June 15, 1987 WV · Coal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Donex Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HANGING CUTTER 7ABLE, PAIN WENT THROUGH BACK TO RIGHT LEG.

March 30, 1987 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Donex Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LOA8ING SUPPLIES, PICKED UP A CASE OF EXPLOSIVES.

December 5, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Donex Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS HELP3NG MOVE ROCK FORM AROUND FEEDER WHEN HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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