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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 13, 2006 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rapoca Energy Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp. was removing a pin from the rock vibrater by pulling with pipe wrench. The wrench slipped and caught finger against metal.

January 6, 2006 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rapoca Group LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was prying on an old pump bracket with a pry bar for a cyclone pump when he felt a pain in the center of his back.

September 1, 2005 VA · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rapoca Group LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a chain hoist to lift a facing from a water pump and magnetite fell from the chain and into his eyes. First day of missing work was 9/9/05. Employee notified us on 9/16/05 that he had employment with another employer and that he had quit his job with us.

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