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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 27, 1997 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Tear Drop Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATING SCOOP - RAN OVER BELT STRUCTURE AND HIT SHOULDER AGAINST TOP IN MINE.

June 19, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Litwar Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NO. 3 TAILPIECE SECTION BELT FEEDER. EMPLOYEE WAS BUSTIN GROCK OUT OF THROAT OF FEEDER. HE SLIPPED, STEPPED ONTO BOTTOM BELT. BELT PULLED LEFT FOOT INTO TAILPIECE.

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