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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 7, 2019 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While standing on a ladder breaking loose bolts for the air dryer on a 793C haul truck. The employee strained the left shoulder during the process.

April 30, 2018 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hand press to remove a u-joint from a light vehicle driveline when the driveline shifted and contacted the employee under the chin. The laceration required 3 stitches to close.

October 11, 2013 WY · Coal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was bent over pounding stakes for a drill pattern. The employee felt pain in his lower back that radiated down his right leg. The employee was transported to the local clinic and the medical provider prescribed a prescription (muscle relaxer) which caused the employee to miss his next shift.

March 20, 2012 WY · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Westmoreland Kemmerer, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was driving a post with a post driver when the driver slipped off the post and contacted the employee on his hard hat.

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