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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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February 28, 1987 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE FOREMAN WAS3TRYING TO CLEAN A ROLLER ON THE BELT WHILE THE BELTR WAS RUNNING.HIS TOOL WAS CAUGHT IN THE BELT AND THE HANDLE HIT HIM OVER THE RIGHT EYE.

September 19, 1986 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WAS LOADING PAR7S (MOTORS) ONT FLATBED TRUCK WIHT CHAIN AND J D LOADER THE CHAIN SLIPPED OFF THE JD LOADER DROPPING MOTOR ON RT CALF AND FOOT (ANKLE)

July 8, 1986 WV · Coal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN AIR HOSE BLE4 OFF AND AIR HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN SIDE OF HIS HEAD

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