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2000–2026
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February 26, 2026 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator OTHER
Frontier Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was switching seats to go back to the feeder, twisted right knee and said they heard a loud popping sound.

October 4, 2025 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Chestnut Land Holdings, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was operating Rock Truck when EE started having trouble breathing., EE contacted the Foreman, the Foreman went and picked up EE, The Foreman called an ambulance and continued to the mine entrance to wait for the ambulance, EE stated EE had Heart problems. EE died of an apparent Heart Attack due EE's medical conditions.

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