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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 10, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tug Valley Processing Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UPSTAIRS & LOST HIS FOOTING CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE & FALL HE CAUGHT HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND & LACERATED IT

April 22, 1988 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tug Valley Processing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WALKING ON AN INCLINED ROADWAY OUTSIDE THE PLANT WHEN HIS LEFT ANKLE TWISTED.

March 12, 1988 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tug Valley Processing Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CHECKING A 773 CATERPILLAR ROCK TRUCK OIL LEAK I.NAME SLIPPED AND FELL ONTO THE DRIVE MECHANISM AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON TOP AND OVER THE LEFT EYE

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