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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 20, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Oceana I Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE SHELL ROC5 BROKE OFF BETWEEN BOLTS OPERATOR SAW ROCK COMING GOT OFF SCOOP AND RAN UNDER FALL.

January 8, 1988 WV · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Oceana I Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK BETWEEN BOLTS A SHARP POINTED ROCK FELL IN MINES, HITTING HIM IN THE BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

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