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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 21, 2002 IN · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Cawith Energy Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

TRYING TO MOVE 55 GALLON DRUM OF FUEL TO AN AREA IN WHICH HE COULD FUEL THE PUMP UP. HE WAS OPERATING IN MUD UP TO HIS KNEES AND THE DRUM SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT KNEE AND WRIST.

August 11, 2001 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Cawith Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS CHANGING OIL ON THE ENGINE OF THE TEREX 4066. HE FAILED TO PUT UP HOOD SAFETY PROP, THE HOOD FELL DOWN ON HIS RIGHT FOREARM. HE LIFTED HOOD OFF HIS ARM, CALLED FOR HELP ON COMMUNICATION RADIO. CO-WORKER RESPONDED TO HELP HIM. SENT INJURED TO UNION HOSPITAL IN TERRE HAUTE WITH ANOTHER CO-WORKER.

April 13, 2000 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Cawith Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PICKING ROCK OFF OF BELT STRIKING TO FAR. PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK.

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