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

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August 9, 1983 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Firestone Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEAMING OFF A HIGHLIFT WITH A STEAM JENNY AND SLIPPED AND FELL OFF THE HIGHLIFT FRWRIST

July 22, 1983 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Firestone Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING HOOK UP HOSE TO WATER PUMP WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON A ROCK AND HIT HIS KNEE ON THE FLYWHEEL ON THE PUMP EMPLOYEE SUFFERED LACERATION IN LEFT KNEE AND HAD TO GET STITCHE

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