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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 5, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reco Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

BUSTING RICK OFF MINER AND A PEACE SLID OFF THE MINE AND HIT HIM ON THE LEG. TOLD PERSON TO KEEP HANDS AND LEGS CLEAR OF ROCK WHEN CLEANING MINER.

September 28, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reco Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PULLING ON A GRIP HOIST, JACKING BELT LINE TOGETHER.

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