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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 2, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lappitt Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF OF MANTRIP & TWISTED THE SIDE OF HIS ANKLE.

June 12, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lappitt Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRYING TO MOVE WATER LINE BELT LINE SLIPPED IN MUD INJ L HIP SPRAIN

June 8, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lappitt Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING ON WET GROUND TO CHECK PUMP EMPL LOST FOOTING AND FELL TO GROUND BRUISING HIS L HIP AND R WRIST THIS EMPLHAD SURGERY ON HIS HIP DUE TO AUTO ACCIDENT IN 1985 WHICH LIMITS HIS ABIL ITIES

February 5, 1989 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lappitt Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS GOING TO CHECK ON PUMPS AND IN THE DARKNESS HE STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED KNEE.

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