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Of which fatal: 1,202
Years on record: 2000–2026
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April 11, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Kanawha River Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS INSTALLING BRAKE ON SPINDLE AND WAS TIGHTENING MOUNTING BOLTS WITH A LARGE RATCHET. BACK STARTED HURTING.

January 29, 2000 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kanawha River Mining Company · Fall down stairs

EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE EXTERIOR METAL STEPS OF PRE PLANT. HE SLIPPED ON THE WET/ICY STEPS AND WAS NOT HOLDING TO THE HAND RAILS. HE FELL AND INJURED HIS BACK.

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