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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 13, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED HE WAS WALKING DOWN THE ENTRY TO USE THE MINE PHONE AND HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE, HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIS LEFT KNEE TO TWIST.

February 2, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CARRYING ROOF BOLTS FROM REAR OF THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE TO THE SIDE WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL CAUSING HIM TO HURT HIS RT ANKLE & BACK HE WAS CARRYING APPROX 8 ROOF BOLTS AT THE TIME

June 12, 1992 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HANGING HIGH LINE CABLE ON STEEL MESSENGER LINE WHEN INJURED LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL.HE TRIED TO CATCH HIS FALL WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT ARM.

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