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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 15, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Craft Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICY SPOT MINE SURFACE OPENING AND HURT HIS BACK.

December 9, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Craft Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED ON UNDERCAST AND SLIPPED EMPLOYEE WAS WALKINGON SECTION OF MINE WHEN HE STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE

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