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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 16, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kodak Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING SHEET ME7AL AT THE METAL RACK USING A SLATE BAR WHILE MOVING A PIECE OF METAL WHILE PRYING WITH BAR A SEVERE PAIN CAME IN LOWER BACK AND HIPS

March 10, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kodak Coals Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG A HAMMER TO KNOCK A GEAR OFF A PINION SHAFT. A PIECE OF METAL SHEARED OFF AND BECAME IMPLANTED IN HIS LEG. HE WAS BROUGHT OUT OF THE MINE AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. X-RAYS S HOWED THE METAL3TO BE ABOUT 1 1/2 IN DEEP.

October 17, 1986 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kodak Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING COVER OF0 PANEL BOARD WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT I.NAME IN EYE.LEFT EYE.

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