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739,488
Of which fatal
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1983–2026
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March 4, 1986 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter Coal Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

MAN PINCHED FIN1ER..BECAME MAD..TRIED TO PICK-UP AND THROW ROLLER..IN PROCESS PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK.

February 3, 1986 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HAD MINER CABLE3OVER SHOULDER PULLING CABLE TO MACHINE...STRAINED UPPER BACK.

June 10, 1985 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL PULLING CABLE OUT OF BOLTER REEL.HURT BACK.SAW DR SOME 2 WKS LATER AND DIAGNOSIS IS TENTATIVELY PULLED MUSCLE.

April 10, 1985 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TO REPLACE A CHAIN COVER ON BELT FEEDER.

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