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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 26, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
S S Joe Burford Inc · Struck by falling object

TIMBER WAS KNOCKED OUT BY MINER STRIKING THE MAN ON THE WRIST MAN HAD PREVIOUS INJURY 2 YRS AGO HAS STEEL PLATE IN THE WRIST. NO APPARENT INJURY NOW. BUT WAS REFERRED BACK TO PREVIOUS PHYSICI AN FOR EXAM.

June 4, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
S S Joe Burford Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING ON DRILL ONE HAND CAME OFF DRILL PUT ALL PRESSURE ON ONE ARM.

January 11, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
S S Joe Burford Inc · Struck by falling object

SLIP FELL AND HIT EMPL ON HEAD.

September 15, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
S S Joe Burford Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS PUSHING OUT TIMBER WITH ROOF BOLTER AND CAUGHT LEFT HAND AT THE WRIST BETWEEN ROOF BOLTER AND TIMBER

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