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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 30, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING TO SECTION AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE IN SOME MUD.

December 11, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WALKING INS3DE MINE WITH MINE INSPECTOR, WHEN BANK OF MUD GAVE WAY AND CAUSING FOOT TO CRELL & PERSON TO FALL ON G ROUND

December 2, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Fall from machine

CLIMBING OFF MI3ER RT FOOT LODGED IN CABLE STIRRUP CAUSING HIM TO FALL HURTING RT ANKLE AND BACK

January 14, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING FROM OUTSIDE TOWARD FACE AREA #4 ENTRY SLIPPED & FELL, AREA WET, LOWER PART OF BACK.

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