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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 4, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PERSON WAS LIFTING THREE WHEELER UP PREPARING TO BLOCK UNDER WHEELS TO GET UNSTUCK. LIFTING JACK SLIPPED OUT STRIKING INJURED ON LEFT SIDE FACE CAUSING EXTREME SWELLING TO LEFT JAW.

June 11, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hiope Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

TAKING NUT OFF CARWER DRIVE ON MINER WRENCH SLIP EE FAIL LOWER HITTING CUT HIN & CHIPPING 2 TEETH

May 5, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hiope Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE DITCHING WATER AT DRIFT, ROCKS SLIDE OFF EMBANKMENT STRIKING HIM IN HEAD AND FACE.

June 1, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hiope Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AT7EMPTING TO HELP CHANGE BATTERIES ON SCOOP. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STRIGHTEN JACK ON BATTERIES AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN JACK AND BATTERIES.

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