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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 17, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M & H Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MECHANIC WAS DROPPING THE BELLY PAN OFF A D8K DOZER & HAD A CHAIN HOIST HOOK TO AT & WHEN HE TOOK THE LAST BOLT OUT IT SLIPPED & HIT HIM IN THE JAW CAUSING A LARGE CUT

September 14, 1991 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M & H Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

HIT ARM ON METAL WHILE SHOVELING AT SLATE BIN.

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