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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 12, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Beckley Lick Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING PORTA BUS THAT STRUCK THE REAR OF A PARKED PORTA BUS AT THE SHAFT BOTTOM

May 12, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Beckley Lick Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING PORTA BUS AND RAN INTO REAR OF PARKED BUS AT SHAFT BOTTOM

February 9, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Beckley Lick Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP MINER CABLE WHEN A SHUTTLE CAR MADE A TURN CAUSING ITS INBY END TO SWING AND PIN THE EMPLOYEE BETWEEN THE RIB AND SHUTTLE CAR

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