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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 30, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Linky B Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE RUNNING PINNER IN BBRATT ALL IN NO6 HEADING A SLIP FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRICKING VICTIM IN THE BACK AREA ROCK WAS APPROX 36IN LONG 24IN WIDE & 6IN THICK

July 23, 1991 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Linky B Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SPOT BOLTING IN #3 ENTRY SUBJECT WAS BENDING ROOF BOLTS FOR PINNER OPERATOR.

February 13, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Linky B Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON MINER CLEANING METAL PIECE FLEW IN RIGHT EYE.

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