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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 27, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Camp Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN #@ BELTHEAD AND SAID HIS FEET GOT STUCK IN MUD AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL.

June 13, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Double Camp Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS MOVING SOME MINE CABLE AND FELL AND HURT HIS LEFT HAND AGAINST THE TIMBER LAYING ON THE GROUND.

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