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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 25, 1984 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Elite Coals Inc · Fall from machine

R/R CAR HAD FAULTY BRAKE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. CLIMBING CAR LADDER WITH SLEDGE HAMMER IN HAND. MISSED HAND RUNG FALLING BACKWARD TO GRROUND INJURING RT. HIP.

March 3, 1983 VA · Coal superintendent STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Elite Coals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

STEPPED ON ROCK IN ROAD TURNED ANKLE CAUSING EMPL TO FALL STRIKING METAL POST CUTTING LEFT LEG.

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