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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 20, 2009 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was opening door, slipped and lost balance and fell on bit buckets, causing injury to ribs.

February 11, 2009 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped outside the side door of shop, twisted ankle stepping off a step.

November 6, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quecreek Mining Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee slipped and fell backwards when pulling a discharge line injuring his back. He continued working until 6/1/09 when he had surgery.

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