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

Scoped to Trent Phillip & Harlan Hawkins

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October 19, 1983 VA · Coal outside foreman, leadman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

P & H Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

AFTER SHIFT THE DOZER OPERATOR WAS FILLING HIS DOZER THE FUEL NOZZLE WOULD NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE OFF & DIESEL FUEL IGNITED IN HIS FACE. THE OPERATOR HAD BURNS TO HIS FACE & LEFT HAND & THE O NLY DANAGE TO THE DOZER WAS BURNED SEAT & A COAT LAYING BESIDE THE SEAT.

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