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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Petitte Jasper & John Jr--James Barill

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July 11, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

North Star Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING AN H BEAM.

February 1, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

North Star Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING ROCK OFF OF MACHINE WHEN IT SLID DOWN AND CAUGHT FINGER AGAINST ANOTHER ROCK

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