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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 16, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Inspiration Resources, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Helping repairman splice cutter chain, struck pin with metal hammer, piece flew off hammer striking employee in the leg, right leg, puncture wound.

December 5, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Inspiration Resources, Inc. · Struck by flying object

#1 BELT LINE BROKE. THEY WERE USING SHIEVE WHEEL AND STEEL ROPE PUTTING BELT BACK TOGETHER WHEN PIN IN THE SHIEVE WHEEL BROKE LETTING THE ROPE FLY BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE CHEST.

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