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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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December 2, 1983 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL

Western Dominion Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

REPLACING BELT IN THE LID ON ELECTRICAL BOX, AND THE CONNECTION SHORTED OUT AND FILE COME OUT FROM AROUND THE LID, THEREBY BURNING HIS RIGHT HAND

March 21, 1983 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY

Western Dominion Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MR HAROLD DAVIS WAS OPERATING A LEE NORSE ROOF BOLTER WHILE WORKING THE DRILL HEAD AND CANOPY GOT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THEM AND MASHED

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