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3,112
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1983–2026
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March 7, 1984 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gone Under Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIT IN MOUTH WITH CHISEL. CHISEL FLIPPED WHEN HIT BY SAID PERSON& HIT SAID PERSON IN MOUTH. RESULT. BROKEN TEETH.

February 2, 1984 WV · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Gone Under Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

MINER MINING IN FINAL PUSH WHEN TOP BROKE UP & COVERED MINER & OPERATOR AFTER SOME ROCK WAS REMOVED OPERATOR CRAWLED OUT UNDER CANOPY & BOOM.

October 14, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gone Under Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING OVER LOOKING AT STOPPING WHEN SLAB OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING HIM ON BACK AND ACROSS HIP ON LEFT SIDE

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