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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 14, 1993 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY

Ridgeway Development Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING WITH HAND-HELD COAL DRILL-AUGER GOT HUNG-AND DRILL TWISTED AROUND-HANDLE HIT EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT HAND AND NOSE AREA.

February 14, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Ridgeway Development Corp · Struck by falling object

DRILLING HOLE ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRUCK EMP

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