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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 1, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Sparta Corp · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS TAKING A LOAD OF SUPPLIES TO SECTION HIT A HOLE IN BOTTOM. THE SCOOP HIT THE BOTTOM AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

June 1, 1998 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sparta Corp · Struck against a moving object

THE BOTTOM WAS UNLEVEL IN THE XCUT BETWEEN #1 & #2 ENTRY. THE SHUTTLECAR BOTTOMED OUT AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR.

March 17, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Sparta Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

PICKUP TRUCK STARTED ROLLING FROM ITS PARKING SPOT AND BUMPED EE'S LEFT LEG.

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