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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 4, 1997 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ridgetop Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS HELPING SET A FINAL DRIVE ON A D10N DOZER.

July 26, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ridgetop Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING END BIT ON GRADER WHEN BIT CAME OFF AND HIM IN THE FACE (BROKEN NOSE)

March 10, 1992 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ridgetop Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDERNEATH A ROCK TRUCK WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK.PULLED A MUSCLE.

November 28, 1990 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ridgetop Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

PATIENT WAS BENDING OVER ROLLER FRAME ON D-11 TO GREASE FITTING A EQUALIZER BAR CAUSING CONTUSIONS TO RIB CAGE ON LEFT SIDE

October 24, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ridgetop Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PATIENT WAS MOVING CORNER BIT FROM BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK, WHEN IT SLIPPED AND LANDED ON PINKY FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

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