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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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October 17, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

B J & B Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT WAS HITTING A CHISEL WITH A HAMMER AND SOMETHING WENT IN HIS RIGHT EYE

September 14, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

B J & B Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REPAIRING CAT PAT ON C/M AND STRUCK HIS HAND WITH A HAMMER

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