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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 19, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tdl Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SLEWING A PIECE OF CONVEYOR WITH A SLATE BAR INJURED WAS STRUCK ON RT ELBOW WITH THE BAR THE INJURY WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BRUISED TENDON & PINCHED NERVE

January 23, 1989 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tdl Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

BRAKING CHAIN FOR REPAIRS PC OFMETAL HIT EMP ON FINGER.;

January 30, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tdl Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BEATING A PIN OUT OF MINER RIPPER CHAIN A PIECE OF PIN BROKE OFF. HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT HAND.

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