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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 22, 1988 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER WAS HELP SPLICING BELT (HAULAGE) WAS HELLPING TO RELEASE RED DEVILS OR COMEALONG WHEN HANDLE SLIPPED OUT CATCHING PROPS AND RIGHT THUMB.

September 25, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SETTING TIMBERS3WAS CUTTING OFF POST SAW JUMPED OUT CUTTING INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

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