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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 17, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Old Hickory Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON DRIVE LINE OF 992 ROCK LOADER, HE CAUGHT HAND IN AN IMPACT AIR WRENCH ANDINJURED LEFT FINGERS.

August 13, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Old Hickory Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

INSTALLING WINCH CABLE WELDED NUT ON END OF CABLE PUT IN SLOT CABLE CAME OUT STRUCK ARM OF EMP

August 9, 1990 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Old Hickory Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

HOT METAL BURNED CAN OF PENETRATING OIL BLEW UP ON FACE & HANDS.

January 12, 1989 WV · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Old Hickory Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILL PART SLIPPED CUTTING RIGHT HAND.

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