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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 5, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ryanstone Coal Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING JACK TO SET A SUPPLY CAR BACK ON THE TRACK, FELT PAIN IN HIS RT. ELBOW & FOREARM.EE DID NOT MISS WORK, LAID OFF 5-7-02, MINE SHUTDOWN. WENT TO DR. LATER FOR FLUID BUILD UP BECAM E REPORTABLE, MINE OPERATOR DID NOT FILL REPORTS

October 28, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ryanstone Coal Llc · Struck by falling object

INDIVIDUAL WAS IN KNEELINE POSITION ALONG BRLT PREPARING TO SQUARE IT FOR A SPLICE. AS HE PULLED HIS KNIFE THROUGH THE BELT, IT CAME OUT AND HE STABBED HIS LEG.

August 23, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ryanstone Coal Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDIVIDUAL WAS CUTTING CONVEYOR BELT TO SQUARE IT USING A UTILITY KNIFE. AS HE PULLED THE KNIFE THROUGH THE BELT IT CAME TO A THIN EDGE CAUSING HIM TO PULL THE KNIFE ON THROUGH INTO HIS KNEE.

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