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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 29, 2022 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was extending the phone line in the belt entry unit #1. EE was picking up the cable to hang hook it up. EE's back was facing the rib, when 1'X 8' of rock fell out striking EE on the right shoulder and right foot.

August 10, 2022 CO · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was hanging Miner cable along rib, while lifting cable over EE's head the rib rolled out pushing EE into the standoff of the miner causing fractures and stitches to the face.

October 14, 2021 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
New Elk Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was working at feeder locations on the Mains Section. A rock from the rib dislodged striking EE in Mid Right back.

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