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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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July 20, 1983 VA · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Virginia By-Products · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE OPERATOR WAS PUTTING PIN IN DRILL STEEL TO LET DOWN IN PLACE. DID NOT REMOVE HAND CAUGHT TWO MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND. NO BONES BROKING.

May 27, 1983 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Virginia By-Products · Fall from machine

GREASING ARM ON A 966 END LOADER. HE WAS ON TOP OF THE WHEEL & FELL OFF ONTO THE GROUND. HIS BACK & LEGS ARE SORE FROM THE FALL.

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