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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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May 31, 1983 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Chimney Rock Coal · Fall to the walkway or working surface

FELL BACKWARDS-WALKING DOWNHILL-ON WET HILL--...HILLSIDE WHEN FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER MINER.

May 23, 1983 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Chimney Rock Coal · Struck by falling object

MECHANIC WALKING BACKWARDS ON MECHANIC\S PAD DRAGGING HEAVY JACKSTAND. SLIPPED & HAD JACKSTAND FALL ON HIS KNEE & GROIN AREA.

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