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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 5, 1994 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennie-Wayne Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS CARRYING 2 CANS OF OIL WHEN HE FELL & HIT HIS BACK ON RESCURER EE DID NOT REPORT THIS ACCIDENT TO ANYONE AT THE MINES HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 05-2 4-94 WHERE HE WAS LAYED OFF HE BROU GHT PAPER TO BE SIGNED ON 06-13-94

April 18, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kennie-Wayne Inc · Fall from machine

OPERATOR CLIMBED ON TOP OF THE ROOF BOLTER TO GET SOME PINS HE COULD NOT REACH. HE JUMPED OFF THE ROOF BOLTER, LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL ON HIS BACK.

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