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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 9, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ERP Environmental Fund Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Installing D20T equalizer bar end pins with a 16 lb sledgehammer strained right shoulder. Did not seek medical treatment until 10/23/17

June 5, 2017 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ERP Environmental Fund Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut left hand while attempting to remove a plastic wire tie.

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