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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 26, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Wayco Limited Partnership No. 1 · Struck by rolling or sliding object

WHILE CUTTING CROSS CUT FROM #2 TO #1, RIB OF #2 ROLLED OFF STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK.

January 17, 2002 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Wayco Limited Partnership No 1 · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING RIGHT BREAK IN #3 ENTRY 2' DIAMETER KETTLE BOTTOM 2" THICK FELL, STRIKING EE ON ARM & LEG.

December 27, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Wayco Limited Partnership No 1 · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NONE WAS GIVEN, ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED ON JAN 2, 2002. HE SAID HE DIDN;T KNOW HOW HE HURT HIS BACK.

August 18, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Wayco Limited Partnership No 1 · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A CUTTER HEAD MOTOR. ONE OF WATER MANIFOLD BLOCKS STRUCK HAND BREAKING A BONE IN THE HAND.

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