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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 18, 1983 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Daugherty Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE MOUNTING END-LOADER MUD OR SOMETHING ON EMPLOYEES FOOT CAUSED FOOT TO SLIP HE FELL AGAINST END LOADER

March 7, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Daugherty Coal Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A PIPE. TAPPED PIPE LIGHTY AND FLAKE OF RUST WITH DRY CAUSTIC ON FLEW UP INTO EYE.

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