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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 2, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Expansion Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TOWARD THE FACE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

June 21, 1988 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Expansion Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OUTSIDE THEMINE IN THE SUPPLY YARD WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE BACK OF THE SCOOP AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHEN HE TOUCHED THE GROUND.

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