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Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 7, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Liberty Bell Fuel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED ON PIECE OF BELT COVERED WITH MUD & TWISTED KNEE.

April 9, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Liberty Bell Fuel Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WORKER WAS WALKING TOWARD FACE AND FELL ON BROKEN GLASS.

March 5, 1985 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Liberty Bell Fuel Inc · Fall down stairs

IT WAS RAINING THE STEPS WERE WET VICTIM FELL DOWN STEPS TO MINE OFFICE.

April 27, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rite-Way Coal Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PULLING CABLE STEPPED IN HOLE

April 23, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Liberty Bell Fuel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE FELL WHILE CARRING BAG OF ROCK DUST.

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