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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 10, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

West Leatherwood Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING CAP BOA9D ON BOLT PLATE, BOLT HAD HUNG IN HOLE AND HAD PRESSURE ON IT AND IT GAVE LOOSE AND CUT FINGER OFF LEFT HAND RING FINGER

September 27, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

West Leatherwood Mining · Struck by falling object

MAIN FRAME BROKE IN WELDING ROOF BOLTER CAUSING CANOPY TO COME DOWN APPROX 1 FT AND HIT OPERTOR IN HEAD

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