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Total incidents: 739,207
Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Frank Charles

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July 8, 1983 VA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE

Red Dog Mining · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LOW COAL SCOOP OPERATOR MISS TURN ON CORNER BACKED UP ON CAUGHT HEAD BETWEEN RIB AND SCOOP CHECK. INJURY TO HEAD AND NECK DR. SAID NO BROKEN BONES BUT STRAW MUSCHLES IN NECK ONE BUMP HEAD .

May 25, 1983 VA · Coal cutting machine helper, undercutter operator helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Red Dog Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CRAWLING FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER SLIPPED AND HIT KNEE AGAINST BOTTOM-CONTINUED TO WORK REST OF SHIFT.

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