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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 17, 2003 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Red Baron Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BELT TO MAKE BELT SPLICE, KNIFE SLIPPED CUT RIGHT LEG.

August 15, 2002 VA · Coal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Red Baron Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING PRY BAR TO FIX TARP BAR ON COAL TRAILER, HE STRAINED HIMSELF (HERNIA).

May 16, 2002 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Red Baron Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SAWING TIMBERS ON PILLAR LINE. CUT LEFT THUMB.

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