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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 2, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Development · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was prying on augar steel with a pry bar when the bar slipped, pulling his low back.

August 17, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Development · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee hit his left index finger between sledgehammer handle and dozer while attempting to hit a bolt.

June 19, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Development · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Adjusting A/C belt on Dior, Wrench slipped and hit head.

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