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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 2, 2026 WV · Coal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Onyx Energy, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Worker was throwing a switch at the loadout and slip and fell and broke a small bone in EE's foot.

January 18, 2021 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Onyx Energy, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped on a piece of drill steel that was buried in the snow, twisted right ankle.

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