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273,193
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 16, 2002 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bear Ridge Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS JACKING BELT TOGETHER WHEN HIS CHEST AND SHOUDLER STARTED HURTING.

June 12, 2000 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bear Ridge Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MAKING BELT SPLICE WITH ANOTHER EE WHEN HE STARTED TO MOVE BELT SPLICING TOOL THE OTHER EE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND WITH A HAMMER.

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