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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to William E Pace Jr

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January 20, 1998 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

L & A Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE A PIN FROM A BELT SPLICE WITH A HAMMER HE HIT HIS HAND.

September 26, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

L & A Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE JACKING UP A SMALL 3 WHEEL PERSONAL CARRIER IT SLIPPED OFF OF THE JACK & HIT HIS KNEE

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