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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 19, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ten Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT PIECE OF METEAL OR STONE FLEW IN EYE

May 18, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ten Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

CANOPY FELL DOWN STRIKING VICTIM.

February 28, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ten Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

STEM OF VALVE BLOCK FOR CANOPY BROKE LETTING CANOPY COME COWN STRIKING SHOULDER AND BACK

January 2, 1983 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Big Ten Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

MINERS CHAIN THREW LUMP OF COAL STRIKING VICTIM ON LEFT FOOT.

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