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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 14, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Endurance Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving some old hoses , one end came around and struck injury in the mouth causing a laceration. He received 4 stitches in his lower lip.

January 14, 2009 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Endurance Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting into pickup truck when his knee "came out of the socket".

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Endurance Mining · Contact with hot objects or substances

While brazing fitting on 5230 hot hydraulic oil came out of a line and hit left knee causing a 2nd degree burn.

November 13, 2007 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Endurance Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was opening hood on bulk truck when he felt "pain in his left side". Worked throughout the day, but went to hospital the next day as the pain was getting worse.

August 26, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Endurance Mining · Struck by falling object

He was installing a drill tower stand on a Drill Tech Drill the stand slipped & mashed his left hand. Resulting in a cut.

March 25, 2006 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Endurance Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The adapter from the boom slid off bucket and hit into the EE's side. Bruised his ribs.

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