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Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 11, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY

Copper Valley Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

OPERATOR WAS TRAMING MINER BACK FROM FACE & CAUGHT RIGHT KNEE BETEING MINER &TIMBER.

February 22, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY

Dale & Tina Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS RUNNING WILCOX MINER AND JACK PULLED PIECE OF ROCK OUT FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS HITTING EMPLOYEE WITH DRAW ROCK

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