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

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April 8, 1994 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Fox Chase Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED CAUGHT EMPLOYEE ASLEEP ADN FIRED HIM THE AURGED WHICH LEAD TO A FIGHT. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THEM APART WHICH LEAD TO INJURY.

September 27, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Fox Chase Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MINER CABLE TO HANG PULLED GROIN AREA

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