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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 16, 1991 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS HITTING A BOLT WITH SLEDGE HAMMER TO LOOSEN IT (WEARING SAFETY GLASSES) AND A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK UNDER SAFETY GLASSES IN LEFT EYE.

January 3, 1991 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REMOVING BAND AROUND A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS AND STRAP STRUCK HIS FOREARM REQUIRING 4 STITCHES.

November 26, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

NAILING SPILLBOARD UP AND TURNED HIT CAR ON SPILLBOARD CUTTING IT REQ 3 STITCHES

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