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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 20, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFINT ON A PRY BAR TO RAISE BELTLINE HADPAIN IN BACK

December 22, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING UP ON LOADING MACHINE PANEL COVER WITH SCREWDRIVER WHEN SCREWDRIVER BROKE AND PIECE OF IT EMBEDDED IN HIS UPPER LIP.

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