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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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August 15, 1998 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bethel Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT WITH BELT KNIFE AND HAND SLIPPED STRIKING RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

May 30, 1998 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bethel Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED HAD A SLATE BAR IN 10 TON RAILROAD JACK POSITIONING DISHCHARGE SHAFT ON FEEDER. BAR FLEWUP STRIKING HIM IN LT. JAW. (PUNCTURE REQURING SUTURES)

April 27, 1998 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bethel Energy Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PULLING BELT STRUCTURE WITH WIRE ROPE AND ROPE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT EMPLOYEE ARM AND CHEST.

April 23, 1998 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bethel Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE DRIVING A STEERING JACK PIN IN THE JACK ON 488 SCOOP AND HIT HIS FINGER WITH HAMMER.

December 23, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bethel Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE KNOCKING SLAG OFF OF WELD WHEN FOREIGN PARTICLE ENTERED LEFT EYE.

November 20, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bethel Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TIGHTENING BOLTS ON CENTER OF SCOOP WHEN FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER.

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