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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 21, 2001 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS SAWING A TIMBER-SAW SLIPPED OUT OF TIMBER AND STRUCK HIM ON THUMB.

January 20, 2000 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sea B Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLEANING SNOW OUT OF DUMP TRAILER. WHILE PUSHING SNOW WITH SHOVEL OUT OF DUMP TRAIER, WALKED INTO CROSS BAR HITTING ACROSS NOSE AND FELL BACKWARD, HITTING BACK AND HEAD ON TRAILER FLOOR.

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