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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 23, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Black Rock Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRUCK KNEE WITH HAMMER. #3HAMMER

July 22, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Black Rock Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JACKING TAILPIECE USING A GRIP HOIST WHEN A CHAIN BROKE CAUSING I.NAME TO FALL ON INJURED STRIKING HIM IN THE CHEST WITH THE JACK BAR.

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