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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 30, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE TURNED ON A WATER HOSE TRIED TO MOVE HOSE AND STRIAGHTEN IT AND FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK. BODY MOTION CAUSED STRAIN TO BACK.

February 14, 2003 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS ON AN AUGER CONVERSION PUTTING A BRACE ONA CHUTE. THE BRACE CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE ON THE FOREHEAD

September 14, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS PUTTING A BATTERY IN A GRADER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

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