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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 20, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shamrock Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO LOOSEN CHAIN ON FEEDER WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY FELT A SENSATION IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. DR DIAGNOSED A PULLED LIGAMENT IN RIGHT LEG.

April 29, 1997 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shamrock Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGELY CUTTING TAPE OFF BELT FRAMING WHEN HE CUT HAND WITH BELT KNIFE REQUIRING KNIFE STITCHES. LEFT PALM REQUIRED STITCHES.

March 25, 1997 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shamrock Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE RATCHET BEING USED TO TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE CUTTING MOTOR COVER OF THE CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE ALLEDGEDLY SLIPPED OFF BOLT CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE USING IT TO FALL AND STRIKE RIGHT ELBOW ON THE SIDE OF THE MINING MACHINE.

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