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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 5, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P I T A Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING WATER DOWN STEPS, FELL FROM BOTTOM OF STEPS(8"X12"OFF GROUND) HE SAID HE HIT HIS HEAD AND LEFT SIDE. COULDN'T GET IN TOUCH WITH EMPLOYEE UNTIL 05-15-01.

April 17, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P I T A Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS GOING AROUND FEEDER AND TWISTED KNEE(LEFT).

January 6, 2001 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P I T A Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED KNEE WHILE WALKING ACROSS SECTION.

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