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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 10, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & M Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A COME-ALONG LEVERL AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS CAUISNG LEVER TO STRICK HIM ON RIGHT FOREHEAD.

August 11, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & M Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

55061S DRIVING A PIN IN A CHAIN AND HAMMER STRUCK HIS SECOND DIGIT FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

December 19, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & M Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE ON A STRUCTURE, CAUSING KNEE TO BE BRUISED.

November 1, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A & M Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL BUILDING A SHED ON OUTSIDE SURFACE AT MINE.NAILING BOARDS TO SHED HE LEANED OVER AGAINST A BEAM AND CRACKED A RIB.

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