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

Scoped to Lugar William C

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November 5, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL

Mar-Anns Mining Corp · Contact with electrical current

CHECKING FUSE O3 CUTTER LIGHTS. FUSE HOLDER GROUNDED & BLEW UP BURNING RT HAND.

October 22, 1985 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Mar-Anns Mining Corp · Fall from machine

WAS CLEANING OU7 CHUTE ON STACKER BELT WHEN SUPPORT CABLES BROKE. DROPPING I.NAME TO THE GROUND.

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