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

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October 31, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

C & B Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK

September 2, 1983 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

C & B Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BELT ROLLER WAS LAYING IN MUD WHEN HE STEPPED ON ROLLER TURNED CAUSING RT FOOT TO SLIP AND TWISTED RT KNEE

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