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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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May 19, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

D & V Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SAWING TIMBER W3TH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE,SAW SLIPPED & CUT HIS THUMB.

September 7, 1984 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Evie Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

KNOCKING BEARING OUT OF MINING HEAD PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF & HIT HIM ON T HE ARM.

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