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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 4, 2002 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS NECK DURING AN ALTERCATION AT THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT SHOP, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

March 19, 2002 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING SAE2 CLEANER (70-80 LB) FROM TRUCK TO SILO. WALKWAY WAS NARROW. HE TRIPPED ON ROCK/COAL IN GRATE AND FELL ON SAME LEVEL.

July 10, 2000 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Fall from piled material

BUILT UP REFUSE ON CABLE CALMP ALLOWED EE TO LOSE HIS FOOTING AND FALL APPROX. 10 FEET.

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