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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 16, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New River Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKING CINDER BLOCKS OUT OF A STOPPING AND AS THE BLOCK FELL OUT HE LET GO OF THE HAMMER AND HIS HAND STRUCK THE EDGE OF A BLOCK STILL INTACT CUTTING 2 OF HIS FINGERS

September 28, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beckley Lick Run Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS NAILING RUBBER TO A SCRAPPER BOARD & HIT FINGER INSTEAD OF NAIL

September 26, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beckley Lick Run Company · Struck by flying object

THE ELECTRICIAN WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON DIGGING ARM OF MINER HE HIT WRENCH WITH HAMMER & A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF & HIT HIM INLEFT EYE

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