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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 18, 1985 AL · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bankhead Mining Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL DROPPED CO5E BOTTLE ON GROUND AND BOTTLE BURST CAUSING PIECE OF GLASS TO FLY UP AND HIT EMPL FOREHEAD.

April 26, 1985 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bankhead Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A BOX OF BOOSTERS ON THE TRUCK BED AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS SHOULDER.

April 4, 1985 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bankhead Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REFUELING HIS DOZER WHEN THE HOSE TWISTED HIS LEFT WRIST

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