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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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September 20, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Energy Plus Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD HAND ON ROOF BOLT WHILE INSTALLING ANS BOLT BENT MASHING HAND.

July 19, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Energy Plus Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

UNDER SCOOP WELDING WHEN SLAG POPPED UNDER WELDING SHIELD. HIT IN LEFT EYE.

June 6, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Energy Plus Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN RIB AND BOLTS APPROX 8' BY 2' BY 6' STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON SHOULDER.

March 28, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Energy Plus Inc · Struck by falling object

HE DROPPED ROCK DUSTER ON FINGER BUSTING FINGER.

January 8, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Energy Plus Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT AND SLAB OF ROCK FELL OUT STRIKING HIM ON SHOULDER.

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