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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 11, 2002 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Corbin Collieries, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BELT TO MAKE BELT SPLICE WHEN UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND CAUSING KNIFE TO CUT HIM IN RIGHT UPPER LEG.

June 1, 2001 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Corbin Collieries, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A SHUTTLE CAR. HE WASUSING A 3/4" SOCKET & RACHET & PIPE & SLATE BAR TO PUT TORQUE ON BOLTS WHEN THE RACHET BROKE ANDTHE PIPE HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE.

September 28, 2000 VA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Corbin Collieries, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A WATER BAND OFF A WATER LINE WHEN A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE

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