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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 23, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Desirae Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SHOVELIN1 ON #1 BELT AND HURT HIS BACK

January 9, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Desirae Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS SUPPOSE8LY SHOVELING BELT AND HURT HIS BACK LIFTING SHOVEL OF COAL.

December 15, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Desirae Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PULLING 2N MINER CABLE & HURT HIS LEFT FOOT WAS STANDING ON STONE WHILE PULLING

November 12, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Desirae Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

MAN WAS PUMPING3GREASE INTO A TAKE UP JACK AND THE PACK BLEW AND GREASE WENT IN BOTH EYES OF INJURIED.

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