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273,095
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2000–2026
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January 2, 2026 KY · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pulling anchor pin out on the highwall and the pin twisted and mashed finger against the frame of the miner requiring 7 stitches

December 30, 2025 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

working on discharge line for a diesel pump and hurt lower back while trying to get ice out of the discharge line

December 17, 2025 KY · Coal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
4th Gen Fuels · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported experiencing lower back pain prior to work on 12/17/25 The employee stated the discomfort was noticed prior to the shift beginning however the cause of the injury is unknown and has not determined to be work-related at this time The employee sought medical evaluation and the matter is currently under investigation by the Company and workers compensation carrier.

November 30, 2023 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
4TH GEN FUELS, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While raising/lowering a D10R belly pan, the belly pan got onto EE's chest.

February 2, 2021 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
4TH Gen Fuels LLC · Struck by falling object

Dozer was being worked on the dozer push arm slipped off roller frame and hit injured worker's lower leg and foot.

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