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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 6, 2019 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The tech and tech helper had removed a 650K Dozer roller frame from the machine and it on the ground. The roller frame had to be turned over to repair bottom rollers. The tech and helper used 2 slate/pry bars to roll the roller frame over. As the roller frame rolled over the slate/pry bar struck the tech on the left face area near the jaw causing a 2" laceration.

May 14, 2018 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was attempting to pry an auger in the highwall miner car into alignment with the next beam (highwall miner car)that was being set for connecting. EE was using a slate bar and sustained a strain to the groin area due to over exertion.

February 6, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Raven Crest Contracting, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a utility knife to cut zip ties when the knife slipped and lacerated the left arm. Three (3) stitches were used to close the wound.

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