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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 29, 1997 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fray Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CRAWLING AROUND #1 TAILPIECE, SLIPPED IN MUD & SAID HE HIT HIS LEFT SHOULDER AGAINST TAILPIECE.

June 7, 1997 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fray Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING OUT AT SHUTTLE CAR IN LOW COAL TOO FAST CAUSE A KNEE AND ANKLE INJURY (TWIST)

April 23, 1986 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fray Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL PULLING MI3ER CABLE AND STEPPED IN HOLE AND CABLE JERKED HIM BACK PULLING MUSCLE IN LEG AND LOWER BACK.

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