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Of which fatal: 1,202
Years on record: 2000–2026
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June 11, 2001 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Trinity Coal Corp Of VA · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL AT SPAD #159. NO PERSON INJURED.

February 2, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE

Trinity Coal Corp Of Virginia · Struck against a moving object

SCOOP SKID DOWN ICE & HILL HITTING EE IN THE LEFT LEG. CUTTING IT BAD

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