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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 20, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dunkard Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SAWING POST WITH CROSS-CUT SAW INJURED'S HAND SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER.

March 17, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dunkard Mining Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WHILE MAKINE A BELT SPLICE INJURED WAS HITTING BVELT PIN WITH A HAMMER & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

February 18, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dunkard Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING 2" PLASTIC LINE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT LEFT KNEE.

November 13, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dunkard Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOW SAW CAUGHT INJURED ON FINGERS WHILE SAWING POST ON PILLAR SECTION.

August 25, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dunkard Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

76230FELL STRIKING HANDSAW CAUSING IT TO SPRING UP STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON FOREARM.

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