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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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November 6, 1989 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL TAKING PIPE VALVE APART WITH PIPE WRENCH AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 23, 1983 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OPEN A WET BAG WITH HIS POCKET KNIFE 1 183 THE KNIFE SLIPPED STRIKING HIM IN THE LEG.

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