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Of which fatal
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Years on record
1983–2026
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January 2, 1986 IN · Coal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Energy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL BREAKING D9ILL STEEL WITH PIPE WRENCH WRENCH SLIPPED PULLING IT AND HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW.

March 21, 1985 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Energy Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

A PRY BAR WAS BEING USED TO CHANGE BRAKE PADS ON A WABCO END DUMP TRUCK.THIS CAUSED METAL AND DEBRIS TO BE THROWN TOWARDS MECHANICS FACE WITH SOME METAL LODGING IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

July 30, 1984 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Energy Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

TAKING BOLTS OUT OF DOZER INTAKE TUBE AND WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE HIT ELBOW ON MUFFLER.

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