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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 26, 2026 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Frontier Coal Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a 4LB hammer to brad a splice when a piece of the hammer broke off and went into the employee's right forearm

December 8, 2024 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Frontier Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting open a miner cable splice. The knife slipped and cut the top of EE's left hand. The employee was taken to Welch hospital were EE received five stitches. The employee returned to work later that evening.

October 12, 2023 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Frontier Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting cable away from themselves with a razor knife. When they took another swipe with the knife they cut their right pinky finger.

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