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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 26, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Mining Corp · Fall from ladders

STANDING ON ACCESS LADDER OF FUEL TRUCK,EMPL FOOT SLIPPED AND FELL CATCHING LEFT LEG ON A LADDER RUNG CAUSING A SPRAIN TO LEFT KNEE.

May 20, 1992 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STANDING ON A FALLEN TREE AND PULLING ON A WIRE ROPE TO FREE IT UP, THE VICTIM SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING A MUSCLE STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK.

January 23, 1990 WV · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vandalia Mining Corp · Fall from ladders

WHILE CLIMBING THE LADDER ON SIDE OF A 16FT RIVER CELL I NAME FELL OFF THE LADDER & LANDED ON THE RAKE END OF A COAL BARGE

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