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Total incidents: 739,207
Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 22, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Belinda Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS LOADING3PIN SUPPLIES ON PINNER AND STEPPED IN LOOSE COAL LOST FOOTING AND TWISTED KNEE.

October 1, 1985 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Belinda Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MAN WAS WALKING DOWN THE BELT LINE & STEPPED ON A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK & FELL. REPORTED TO THE MINE FOREMAN THAT HE HAD HURT HIS BACK.

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