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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 5, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Good Times Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEQNING SHEAR, HIT ON FEEDER WITH A HAMMER AND PUNCH. A SMALL PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF HAMMER OR PUNCH AND WENT IN EE'S LEFT EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

June 13, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Good Times Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PUTTING PIECE ROLLER ON BELT DRIVE EE HURT HIS BACK WHEN HE LIFTED ROLLER

September 27, 1993 VA · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Good Times Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING CONVEYOR CHAIN TOGETHER ON MINER, METAL USED TO TAKE UP SPACE BETWEEN BOOM WALL AND CHAIN CAME OUT. CAUSING JEFFERY TO BE STRUCK BY HAMMER AND METAL.

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