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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 5, 2019 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated was attempting to locate a rattle on the 992 G End loader when employee stepped on a loose platform. This caused employee to lose balance and fall causing pain in right shoulder, right arm, right leg, and lower back. Employee was taken off work by a physician.

June 28, 2018 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to fuel the D8 Dozer while standing on the crawlers. EE slipped and fell off the crawlers which caused pain in both legs. Employee was diagnosed with contusions and taken off work for 4 days.

September 27, 2017 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Guyandotte Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

As employee was exiting the D10 Dozer at the platform, EE slipped and struck right knee against the frame of the platform. This caused a laceration to right knee requiring sutures.

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