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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 19, 1986 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Soho Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING3HIS S/C TYHE EES HAT FELL OFF. THE INSUING CONFUSION CAUSED HIS S/C TO STRIKE THE RIB & A PIECE OF COAL ROLLED OFF & STRUCK HIS FOOT CUAISNG A SPRAIN.

November 5, 1985 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Justice Coal Excavation Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS RT ARM BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND MANTRIP CAR RESULTING IN CONTUSIONS

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