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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to James A Sigmon

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June 29, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL

Jericol Mining Inc · Contact with electrical current

WAS REMOVING BOLTER CABLE FROM UNDER ROOF BOLTER TIRE CAME IN CONTACT WITH HALL PLACE IN CABLE.

December 9, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL

Jericol Mining Inc · Contact with electrical current

INJURED TRIPPED3480 JOIT BREAKER AND WAS CLEANING FEMALE RECETACLE BREAKER CONTACT PHRASE WITH 277 VOLTS HAD BURNT IN AND I NAME CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THIS CURCUIT.

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