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739,207
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Years on record
1983–2026
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June 18, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Canyon Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER DRIVING ON METAL. PIECE OF METAL CUT HIS HIP/THIGH PIECE OF METAL WAS IN OPEN WOUND.

February 27, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Muhlenberg Coals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO ROLL OVER ENGINE IN 637E CAT SCRAPER,USING A BAR BAR SLIPPED CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND BUMPER.CUTTING RIGHT RING FINGER.

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