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Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 21, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kazin Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WATER AND MUD IN FACE- MINER OPERATOR TWISTED AND SLIPPED IN DECK OF MINER.

May 27, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kazin Coal Inc · Fall from machine

GETTING OUT OF SCOOP DECK-FELL AND HIT ELBOW ON HEADLIGHT BRACKET.

April 9, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
War Eagle Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NO.1 SECTION EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CREW WITH MOVING THE CONVEYOR BELT SET-UP WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT LEG CAUSING PAIN IN HIS KNEE.

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