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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 7, 1994 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & S Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS BEATING ON A PIECE OF ROCK WITH A HAMMER WHILE HIS LEFT HAND WAS LAYING ON MACHINE DN THE ROCK SLID ONTO HIS HAND CAUSING NJUR. NO WITNESS.

January 30, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & S Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WAS MOVING SCOOP HOUSING AROUND WITH CHAIN TO HIGHLIFT DIPPER CHAIN SLIPPED CAUSING HOUSING TO FALL ON FINGER.

July 18, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & S Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PRYING WITH A BAR ON SCOOP CAR.

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