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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 14, 2003 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jackrock Llc · Struck against stationary object

WAS LAYING ON MINER, DIGGING A ROCK FROM CONV. CHAIN. LAID ON A ROCK THAT WAS PROTRUDING HIGHER THAN REST OF ROCK, AND BRUISED RIGHT RIB.

August 26, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jackrock Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SLIDING MINER CABLE OVER WITH RIGHT LEG, WHILE BENT OVER HOLDING BOX AND HURT BACK.

August 23, 2000 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jackrock Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS SHOVELING UNDER STACKER BELT AND OUTSIDE HEAD DRIVE AND HURT BACK.

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