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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 24, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Coal Technology Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP PINNING THE MAN TO THE MINE FLOOR. THE ROCK STRUCK THE MAN ACROSS THE BACK & HIPS. THE MAN SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS BACK PELVIS & RIBS.

May 28, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pine Run Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SWINGING HEAD TO SET 2ND BOLT HIT BOOM LIFT LEVER PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN HEAD JACK AND LEVELING ARM

April 6, 1992 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Pine Run Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING DUST FROM AROUND DRILL TWIST.STEEL CAUGHT GLOVE AND TWISTED ARM AROUND STEEL.

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