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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 16, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T J Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

LIFTING REAR END OUT OF SCOOP AND BUMPED AGAINST SIDE OF SCOOP, WHILE LIFTING ON THE REAR END, HITTING LEFT SIDE OF BACK AND RIBS.

September 11, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T J Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS BENDING ROOF BOLTS TO BE INSTALLED IN TOP WHILE PULLING ON THE BOLT, HE SAID HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 3, 1996 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T J Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL AND PULLED A MUSCLE.

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