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Of which fatal
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Years on record
1983–2026
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February 18, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Browning Fork Coal Services Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS HELPING ALING A PIN IN A TRACTIN MOTOR WHEN HE PUT HIS FINGER IN A BOLT HOLE. WHEN THE MOTOR SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE IT CUT THE END OF HIS FINGER OFF

August 25, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Browning Fork Coal Services Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SPENT SHIFT DUSTING AND MOVING ROCKDUST AND REPORTED INJURY BY PHONE. NO SPECIFIC TIME REPORTED.

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