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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 13, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bredan Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RELEASING A RED DEVIL POWER PULLER WHICH WAS HOOKED TO A TIGHTLY PULLED BELT ROPE,PULLER SLIPPED AND A PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL STRUCK RIGHT EYE.

May 3, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bredan Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HITTING SCOOP WHEEL WITH SLEDGE HAMMER AND MASHED RIGHT INDEX FINGER WITH HANDLE.

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