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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 15, 1999 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whitby Electric Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A SLATE BAR GETTING ROCK OFF CONTINUOUS MINER. WHILE PULLING ON BAR, A KNOT ROSE UP ON THE MIDDLE FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND.

January 22, 1999 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whitby Electric Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING 2 HAMMERS TO KNOCK BARREL OFF MINER CABLE WHEN A PORTION OF HAMMER FLEW OUT AND STRUCK HIS TOP HAND. EE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 2-5-1999. STARTED MISSING WORK.

May 21, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whitby Electric Inc · Struck by flying object

FIXING WATER LINE HIT HAMMER TO HAMMER A PIECE OBROKE OFF, HITTING LEFT HAND.

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