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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 28, 1992 KY · Coal driller operator ELECTRICAL

Dude Branch Mining Inc · Contact with electrical current

WORKER WAS TRYING TO REPAIR COAL DRILL LGIHTS. POWER WAS NOT DISCONNECTED AS HE THOUGHT. HE BURNED BOTH HANDS AND GOT A SORE NECK AND BACK FROM HITTING RIB OF COAL.

May 12, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator ELECTRICAL

Dude Branch Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKER WAS PLUGGING IN BATTERIES WHEN THE BATTERY BLEW THE COVER OFF STRIKING HIM ON ARM.

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