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

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May 15, 1987 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Challenger Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON CONV9YOR CHAIN, HOLDING, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HIT THUMB ON LEFT HAND

October 10, 1986 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Challenger Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE WORKING O3 A TRAM CHAIN HE WAS TRYING TO SPLICE IT TOGETHER AND A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE

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