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Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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October 6, 2025 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Skyway Strip, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was welding on a auger flight wen a small piece of metal got in EE's eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the accident.

January 10, 2014 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Skyway Strip, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that while walking toward the powder truck, he slipped and fell causing him to twist his ankle and knee.

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