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

Scoped to William M Deskins et al

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December 4, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Primary Energies Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING UP THE TRACK MOBILE AND THE FUEL NOZZLE FELL ON FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

November 17, 1984 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Green Fly Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP OLD GATE POST AND PULLED LOWER BACK.

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