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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 12, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pratt Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE RESULTING IN A SPRAIN.

November 7, 1984 WV · Coal auger helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pratt Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN WINCH LINE AND HOOK WHILE HOOKING FILE ON A COAL AUGER CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST GUARD RAIL.

June 19, 1984 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pratt Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN MUD AND COAL AND FELL ON THE GROUND.

August 8, 1983 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pratt Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON UNEVEN GROUND WHEN HE TURNED HIS ANKLE RESULTING IN A SPRIN

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