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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 28, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Prescott Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED - PULLE8 BACK OR LEG

July 25, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Prescott Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS LEANING3OVER TO LOAD ROOF BOLTS INTO UNITRACK AND BACK WENT OUT (LOWER BACK)

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