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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 30, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chloe Elkhorn Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GOING THRU CURTAIN. A PIECE OF COAL CAME OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE EYE.

October 20, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Fork Energies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ON BOOM LIFT JACK ON CUTTER WHILE CHANGING IT

February 15, 1988 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Fork Energies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A 50LB CASE OF POWDER INJURED BACK NOTE; EMPLOYEE DID NOT NOTIFY MANAGEMENT DID NOT FILL OUT ACCIDENT REPORT MISSED WORK 0216-88 WENT TO DOCTOR REPORTED TO WORK 02-17-88 THE REPORTED ACCIDENT.

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