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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 16, 2026 KY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Battletown Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to cut a zip tie with a razor knife. Knife was in right hand and EE was holding zip tie with left. The knife slipped and lacerated the EE's left palm.

July 29, 2025 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Battletown Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

Mechanic was using a pry bar to straighten a bearing on a dog bone on a CAT 777 when the pry bar slipped and the dog bone fell cutting EE's finger.

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