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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 9, 2023 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cutting a piece of curtain with a belt knife, the knife slipped cutting their left thumb.

August 23, 2023 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cutting a piece of belt to make a splice when the knife slipped cutting employee's right leg

October 12, 2020 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of belt with a belt knife and the knife slipped and cut just above right knee.

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