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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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October 15, 1983 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

H R C Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

JACKING TAIL PIECE WITH JACK, JACK BAR SLIPPED & STRUCK RIGHT HAND ON ANCHOR PIN. CAUSING A CUT NEEDING STITCHES ON RIGHT FOREFINGER.

January 3, 1983 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

H R C Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE WORKING ON A SPEED REDUCER BARS LIPPED & EMPLOYEE FELL BACK ON CUTTER HEAD INJURING HIS RT SHOULDER

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