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Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 25, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Top Gun Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CRANKING #3 BELT TOGETHER WITH CHAIN HOIST. PUT TOO MUCH STRESS ON HAND, CAUSING DAMAGE TO FINGER.

October 8, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Top Gun Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS REPARING WATER LINE, HIT ON THE LITTLE FINGR, RIGHT HAND WITH HAMER.

August 18, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Top Gun Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS HEALING REMOVE BEARING OFF HEAD SHAFT ON FEEDER PIECE OF CHIESEL CAME OFF, WENT INTO RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

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