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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 16, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Noseman Branch Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GOT OUT OF DECK OF SHUTTLE CAR WENT TO TURN AROUND SAID HE GELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND IN RIGHT LEG. TRIED TO WALK IT OFF FOR AWILE AND THEN ASKED FOR A RIDE OUTSIDE.

July 28, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Noseman Branch Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF STACKER BELT, TURNED RIGHT KNEE.

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