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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 23, 1986 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Contract Mining Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMP WAS HOLDING3A PIECE OF METAL IN PLACE ON THE HITACHI, SHOVEL 801, FOR THE WELDER TO WELD. WHEN THE ARC WAS STRUCK EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FLASHBURNS TO THE EYES

March 29, 1984 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Contract Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TRYING TO REPOSITION PIECE OF FLASHING ON CONVEYOR BELT WHILE MACHINE WAS RUNNING.BELT CAUGHT EMPL COAT SLEEVE AND PULLED ARM IN.THERE WAS TORN FLESH ON RIGHT UPPER ARM.

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