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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 9, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Fuel Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing belt when he dropped his utility knife. It cut his upper left leg.

January 4, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was assisting a mechanic. He was using a pry bar when it slipped, hitting a metal surface and pinched the end of his thumb off.

August 3, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Ee was using a hand shovel trying to pry a rock from the track on a dozer. He knew his shoulder was hurt immediately. He had to have surgery for a torn rotor cup in his shoulder.

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