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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 20, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hollow Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJ REACHED OVER CONTROL LEVERS OF MACHINE TO STRAIGHTEN PIECE OF BELT THAT COVERED TOP OF PINNER.

October 20, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hollow Mining Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS GREASING SECTION TAIL ROLLER BEARING THAT WAS HOT. THE GREASE STARTED SMOKING AND HE INHALED, MAKING HIM SICK.

August 24, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hollow Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS HANGING CABLE PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER ABDOMEN

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