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

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May 18, 1984 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Mc Wane Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WISPING WINDOW ON HIS LOADER HE SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK HE WORKED FOR ANOTHER HOUR THEN WENT HOME HE DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR

May 14, 1984 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL

Mc Wane Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

TIGHTENING MOTOR LEADS COMING OUT OF BREAKER HOT LEAD AT TOP OF BREAKER SHORTED.CAUSED FLASH RESULTING IN 2ND DEGREE FACIAL BURNS AND LEFT ARM.

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