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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 29, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J K & G Coal Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPL WAS GETTING OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET SLIPPED & FELL.

June 4, 1990 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J K & G Coal Corp · Fall from ladders

STEPPED OFF LADDER ONTO OVERCAST AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

June 12, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J K & G Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING MINER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEG AFTER GETTING OFF MINER

January 18, 1989 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J K & G Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF MANSTRIP INTO A HOLE HURTING BACK.

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