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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 23, 2024 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
New Age Mining, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was welding at the face. The arc from the weld ignited a hole in the cutting torches burning EE's hands.

November 30, 2022 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
New Age Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

While installing a roof bolt, the roof bolt fell out of the top and struck employee in right thumb. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue. The incident was reported to the employer the next day.

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