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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 21, 1989 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Grafton Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIDING DOZER IN SOLID ROCK WAS RIPPING WI TH RIPPER

May 20, 1988 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Grafton Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

WELDING LOWER CONTRTOL ARM ON EUCLID TRUCK GREASE BEHIND ARM GOT HOT & EXPLODED BLOWN ONTO FACE & ARM NECK & HANDS

August 12, 1987 WV · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor MACHINERY
Grafton Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LE5ELING UP CARRIAGE ON AUGER & HIT HIS FOOT.

November 11, 1985 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Grafton Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON TUBE, FIRE BLEW OUT HOLD AND BURNT PALM OF LEFT HAND.

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