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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 16, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Rock Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS CUTTING SLOTS IN BELT TO BE USED FOR SIDE BELTS ON NO. 2 BELTLINE-HE HAD THE BELT LAPPED OVER LEG-THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEG(RIGHT LEG) JUST ABOVE THE KNEE-WASHED OUT DE NT TO HOSPITAL-HAD 3 STITCHES.

October 24, 1984 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Rock Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING NO. 4 BELT WITH A ROPE ROPE BROKE HITTING WEBS IN THE KNEE.

October 24, 1984 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Rock Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING NO.4 BELT WITH A ROPE RIPE BROKE HITTING I NAME ON RIGHT SIDE.

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