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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 31, 2021 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bee B & B, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was swinging a hammer busting rock at the drag chain when EE felt like EE pulled a muscle in EE's back.

August 24, 2021 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bee B & B, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering a piece of key steel in a motor shaft when employee accidentally struck left thumb.

July 26, 2021 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bee B & B, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening a hydraulic hose when EE's elbow starting hurting. Employee has not yet went to the Doctor for this but says it's still hurting and EE will probably go within the next few day.

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