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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 12, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Chickasaw Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WALTER TRENT SAYS HE WAS LIFTING UP ON BELT ROPE TO LEVEL BELT AND INJURED HIS BACK.

December 21, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Chickasaw Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE MINE ROOF WAS BEING BOLTED UP TO THE ROOF AND FELL SPRAINING THE MINERS BACK AND MAKING A SMALL CUT ON HIS HAND.

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