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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 17, 1984 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sundance Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PREPARING TO MAKE A STAND FOR A HYDRAULIC OIL DRUM. A WOODEN PLANK FELL ON HIS FOOT CAUSING INJURED.

September 7, 1983 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sundance Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS CLEANING EQUIPMENT CAUGHT RIGHT FOREARM ON SHARP PIECE OF ROCK CAUSING 1 1/2" LACERATION REQUIRING SIX STITCHES.

July 5, 1983 CO · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sundance Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN RELEASED BOOMER ON LOAD BOOMER HANDLE STRUCK MAN IN RIGHT SIDE OF FACE BRUISING RIGHT CHEEK AND NOSE

May 13, 1983 CO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sundance Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

STARTING PLATE COMPACTOR WHEN HE PULLED STARTER ROPE HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON A ROCK.EMPL GOT ACCUMULATION OF FLUID AROUND ELBOW JOINT.

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