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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 7, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Central Appalachian Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP ALLEDGEDLY WALKED INTO AS HALF HEADER INJURING HIS NECK THIS INJURY IS REPORTED UNDER PROTEST IN THAT A PERPONDERENCE OF EVIDENCE DOES NOT SUPPORT THE EXISTENCE OF AN INJURY OR THAT ANY DA YS OFF ARE DUE TO AN INJURY . CEASED WORK 11-13-83

July 11, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Central Appalachian Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS WALKING DOWN THE ENTRY AND HIT HIS BACK ON ROOF BOLTER DID NOT CEASE WORK REPORT NOT FILED BY EMP FOR 2 WEEKS NO TREATMENT MEDICATION ONLY

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