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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 21, 1990 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING WATER LINE, WHICH WAS LAYING ON LEG. BELT KNIFE SLIPPED, STABBING SELF IN LEG.

November 6, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING BELT CLAMP ON BELT TOMAKE SPLICE, CLAMP SHUT TOGETHER, MASHING RING (RT.) FINGER.

August 11, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

WAS STRIKING A HAMMER WITH A HAMMER TYRING TO GET SPINDLE OUT OF SPLICE WHEN PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF OF HAMMER AND STRUCK ARM.

November 2, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS USING WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS IN MOTOR BASE ON DRIVE BELTS, AND FELT SUDDEN PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER.

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