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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 13, 2002 VA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fork Ridge Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PULLING CAT HEAD TO LOAD IN SCOOP PAN WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS RT. KNEE ON THE MINE FLOOR. HE WAS WEARING KNEE PADS.

April 5, 2000 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fork Ridge Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EE STATED THAT HE JUMPED OFF THE BACK OF A DIGGER TRUCK. HE DID NOT USE THE STEPS AND SAFETY RAILS PROVIDED.

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