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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 5, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Onyx Energy, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting rope with pocket knife. Cut left forearm.

May 28, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Onyx Energy, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Replacing control valve on D11. Used swivel socket to take out bottom bolts. Had socket on impact. Safety ring came off the socket and the pin came out cutting his left hand through his safety glove.

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