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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 8, 1996 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & G Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS WEDGING BRATTICE WHEN HAMMER STRUCK THE RIB SENDING A SMALL PARTICLE OF COAL INTO HIS EYE.

June 5, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & G Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SAWING TIMBER WITH BOW SAW & CUT LEFT WRIST

April 26, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Topper Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS DRIVING A CONNECTION. LINK IN THE CUTTER CHAIN STRIKING AMETAL PIN AND A CHIP OF METAL STRUCK IN HIS LEFT EYE.

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