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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 29, 2018 PA · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Stone Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Changing return roller with hammer. Glove got caught in roller taking hand against conveyor belt. Very muddy.

January 4, 2017 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Stone Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Hurt back prying frozen material (2a) with long pry bar off of screen (position of body down on one knee).

May 22, 2007 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Sand & Stone Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Multiplier ratchet slipped off of roller pinching finger between roller & multipler (work on dozers).

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