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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 8, 1986 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Farwest Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ CUTTING PLA8TIC WATERLINE WITH KNIFE.KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING RIGHT HAND.

July 18, 1983 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Solid Fuel Company · Struck by flying object

VICTIM WAS USING A RAILROAD JACK TO JACK UP A PIECE OF EWUIPMENT. THE JACK BAR FLEW OUT AND STRUCK HIS WRIST.

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