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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 6, 2009 WV · Coal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Service Industries Inc · Fall from machine

While shaking roll-feed gate the chain support broke a link, causing the bar he was using to slip. Injured fell on right foot.

February 20, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Service Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was knocking troughing roller back with 16 lb hammer when roller stuck injured on left leg.

September 17, 2008 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Service Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was knocking gate in on refuse chute, missed gate & hit his thumb between hammer handle & handrail rod.

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