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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 6, 2004 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schoate Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PICKING UP A PULL CABLE HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

August 8, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schoate Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAD REPLACED VALVE (APPROX WT 5#) ON D-11. TURNED TO GET OFF OF THE D-11 AND TWISTED BACK (PULLED MUSCLE).

March 23, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schoate Mining Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WASHING ENGINE ON 1800 SHOVEL. FILLING UP A SPRAY BOTTLE FROM A 5 GALLON BUCKET (WITHOUT A HANDLE) OF WASHING SOLUTION AND DROPPED THE BUCKET. WASHING SOLUTION SPLASHED INTO EYES.

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