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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 22, 2002 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS INSPECTING #11 BELT DRIVE (AT WINDSOR MINE) WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON WET/MUDDY BOTTOM CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.

February 22, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Coal Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF A JEEP AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON EDGE OF SEAT CAUSING HIM TO FALL. EMPLOYEE CHIP HIS ELBOW BONE WHEN TRYING TO CAUGHT HIMSELF.

December 10, 2001 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WHILE WALKING IN WALKWAY ALONG M8 BELT SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON OVERHEAD BEAM CAUSING PAIN AND STIFFNESS IN HEAD AND NECK.

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