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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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December 9, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lisa Lee Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS IN 2 LEFT BREAK.LAST ROLL FIRST BOLT.PINNER STEEL STOPPED UP HE TOOK TORQUE WRENCH AND HIT THE STEEL TO UNSTOP IT AND THE WRENCH BOUNCED OFF THE STEEL AND HIT HIM IN THE CHEEK,BUSTING I T OPEN.

May 18, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lisa Lee Coal Company · Struck by flying object

BEATING RACE OFF OF BUGGY WHEEL SHAFT.

April 15, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lisa Lee Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS HOLDING PUNCH TO KNOCK PIN OUT OF CHAIN.

February 15, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lisa Lee Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BELT WITH KNIFE.

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