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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 18, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Top Gun Inc · Struck by falling object

CRAWLING ALONG BEHIND SCOOP PULLING PINNER CABLESCOOP MUST HAVE BUMPED ROCK AND LOOSENED IT CAUSING IT TO FALL AS HE VRAWLED UNDER IT.

May 11, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Top Gun Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHUTTLE CAR- SHOULDER.

June 20, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Top Gun Inc · Struck against stationary object

WAS BRINGING SCOOP OUTSIDE RAN OVER ROCK CAUSING SCOOP TO RAISE IN AIR BUMPED KNEE AGAINST ROOF

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