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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 10, 2019 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE WAS CUTTING CONVEYOR BELT AND SLIPPED WITH KNIFE AND CUT LEG.

February 1, 2019 IN · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE WAS USING A BAR TO BREAK UP FROZEN COAL IN THE FEED PLANT HOPPER WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED OUT OF HAND STRIKING MINER ABOVE THE EYE.

December 18, 2018 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE WAS HOISTING A DISCHARGE PIPE WHEN THE PAD EYE BROKE LOOSE STRIKING THE FACE.

September 19, 2017 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was using a pry bar while repairing a radiator. As IE was tightening a bracket, the pry bar slipped free, striking IE in the upper lip, resulting in a laceration. IE was treated, and 4 sutures were applied.

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