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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 30, 2002 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faith Coal Sales Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPLACING SKIRTING IN #3 TAILPIECE. WHILE CUTTING THE SKIRT RUBBER WITH A UTILITY KNIE, IT SLIPPED, CUTTING HIS LEG.

November 27, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faith Coal Sales Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING CATCH BACK ON RED-DEVIL. IT SLIPPED AND BROKE, CUT R THUMB.

June 3, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Faith Coal Sales Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLICING CONTROL CABLE FOR 6 BOLT STARTED TO STAND AND HIS KNEE POPED AND GAVE OUT ON HIM.

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