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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 27, 1986 WV · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Mingo Coal Company · Fall from machine

WHILE TRYING TO3AVOID THE WATER THAT HAD ACCUMULATED AROUND THE PUMP, THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED UP ON THE PUMP FRAME AND SLID OFF CAUSING THIS INJURY. HE HAD SHARP PAINS IN THE UPPER PART OF THE LE G. 3

October 13, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Mingo Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE LOADING S2ME CRIB BLOCKS, THE EMPLOYEE SLOPPED ON A PIECE OF SLATE AND FELL ON MORE CRIBS. HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT HIP AND LOWER BACK.

November 4, 1983 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING UP PIN SUPPLIES FOR THE ROOF BOLTER, HE SLIPPED ON THE MINE BOTTOM WRENCHING HIS KNEE

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