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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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June 5, 1989 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hawkview Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRIVING SPIKES THROUGH OAK PLANDS MISSED NAIL AND HIT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON L. HAND

October 11, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hawkview Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS S AW A POST OFF WHEN SAW GOT STUCK IN POST WHEN SAW CAME LOOSE IT JUMP & CUT HIS FINGER

July 20, 1988 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hawkview Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP. WA> MAKING A SPLICE IN S CON CABLE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT THE KNUCKLE ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER

June 24, 1985 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hawkview Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS NECK.

February 19, 1985 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hawkview Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS JACKING UP A SHUTTLE CAR TO CHARGE A FLAT TIRE, WHEN THE JACK HANDLE SLIPPED & STRUCK HIM ON THE SIDE OF HEAD NEAR LEFT EYE

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