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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 13, 1994 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elite Mining Services Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SAWING TIMBER ON PILLAR LINE, SAW SLIPPED CUTTING TOP OF RIGHT HAND.

October 7, 1986 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastwood Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING 8PLICE BELTLINE USING A WINCH. THE H ANDLE OF THE WINCH SLIPPED & THE DEVICE CAME LOOSE FROM THE BELT & S TRUCK EE IN MOUTH.

August 4, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastwood Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING3CENTER SECTION OF A 482 SCOOP A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE FROM THE HAMMER & STRUCK EE IN NECK.

January 17, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastwood Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A 2AMMER TO CHANGE TRAM CHAIN ON A CUTTER. HE CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN CHAIN & HUB.

January 1, 1986 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTING LUGS O3 PINNER AND PULLED SOMETHING IN BACK.

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