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

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February 29, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE

Pioneer Fuel Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

SOME EMPLOYEES WERE DOING SOME SUTTING ON THE FLOOR WHEN SOME SPARKS CAUGHT A BOX ON FIRE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. HE WENT TO PUT I TOUT SOME PVC GAVE IN THE BOX INGINTED CAUSING THE BURNS.

May 4, 1983 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL

Pioneer Fuel Corp · Contact with electrical current

THE DUMP OPERATOR- THURMAN DICKERSON- SPOTTED THE COAL TRUCK UNDER A HIGH POWER LINE TO DUMP THE LOAD IN THE STOCKPILE AREA. THURMAN DICKERSON POSSIBLY STEPPED ON THE FIRST STEP OF THE COAL TR UCK & WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. THE BED MUST HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH THE POWER LINE.

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