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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 22, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Lexie Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

A PIECE OF ROOF BOLTING STEEL PLACED ON MANTRIP WAS PROTRUDING BEYOND SIDE OF MANTRIP AND CAUGHT IN AIR LOCK DOORS WHEN MANTRIP PASSED THEN SPRINGING BACK AND HITTING INDIVIDUAL IS BACK OF NEC K.

April 20, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lexie Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED MAN WAS CHANGING SEAT POSITION IN SHUTTLE CAR AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

March 17, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Lexie Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPL WAS RIDING MANTRIP OUTSIDE AT END OF SHIFT WHEN THE MANTRIP HIT A BUMP AND THREW HIM INTO THE ROOF OF IT AND STOVE HIS NECK

July 18, 1985 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Lexie Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMP WAS DRIVING A SMALL GOLF CART BESIDE THE BELT LINE WHEN A TIE ROD BROKE HE HIT HIS LEFT LEG AGAINST A BELT ROLLER AND PUT A SMALL CUT ON IT

March 18, 1985 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lexie Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING SCOOP WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY AND HURT HIS BACK

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