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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 21, 1992 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Switch Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROAD WAY BY PASSED INPRUNST OF POWER UNTER IN FINTIRY WHEN A SHARP PAN CAME IN MY LOWER BACK. N

July 9, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Switch Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BENDING A ROOF-BOLT TO BE INSERTED IN A PRE-DRILLED HOLE THE WORKER PULLED AND OR STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS SHOULDER.

December 5, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Switch Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLING MINER CABLE IN 5 ENTRY FELT PAIN INSIDE.

November 1, 1989 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Switch Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING GREASE BUCKET <5GAL| HAD BOTH HANDS ON HANDLE WHEN HE LIFTED FELT WORN SENSATION IN BACK

June 12, 1989 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Switch Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SCOOP WAS STUCK SO EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING GRAVEL UNDERNEATH IT WHILE SHOVELING BACK WENT OUT.

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