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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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September 7, 1983 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Dorchester Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PRYING ON BACKHOE WITH BAR -BAR SLIPPED STRIKING HIS KNEE.

March 28, 1983 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Dorchester Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS REMOVING LUG NUT FROM SHUTTLECAR AND OVER EXTENDED THE MUSCLES IN BACK THE LUG NUTS AND THREADS WERE TIGHT AND DIRTY AND WERE NOT CLEANED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT CAUSING MORE RESISTANCE FOR THE MECHANIC TO COMPLETE THE JOB

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