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Total incidents: 739,207
Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Harry G Cooke et al

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April 5, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE

Phil-Matt Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WAS RIDING A MAN TRIP AND WAS THROWN INTO TOP.

April 19, 1983 WV · Coal master electrician POWERED HAULAGE

Phil-Matt Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

OPERATING 3 WHEELER OR MAN TRIP WITH A PIECE OF METAL UNDER OPERATOR THAT STUCK OUT AND THE PIEC GOT AGAINST RIB WHEN OPERATOR SAT DOWN CAUGHT HIS FOOT

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