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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 4, 2012 MD · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Steyer Fuel Mining Co Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using sledge hammer pounding gear on an belt reducer. Piece of metal went under safety glasses hit him in eye.

February 23, 2012 MD · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Steyer Fuel Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Swinging a sledge hammer and twisted Rt. shoulder #6 entry.

September 11, 2008 MD · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Steyer Fuel Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Putting flights in feeder, prying chain to get flight put in. Bar slipped off edge and arm down and self. NOTE: Employee had surgery on 2-24-09. This was first day missed for injury.

October 29, 2007 MD · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Steyer Fuel Mining Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was jacking up mantrip to change tire, handle came out of jack hitting him under chin.

February 17, 2007 MD · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Steyer Fuel Mining Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a long lever bar to gain mechanical advatage to turn over a belt scrapper. The bar slipped, striking the EE in the jaw.

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