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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 6, 2001 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chisholm Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING LUGS FOR A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE, THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED PAININ THE NECK AND BACK.

March 12, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chisholm Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO CLEAN TAIL PIECE, AND BRUISED HIS GROIN AND LEFT LEG.

February 8, 2000 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chisholm Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

AFTER ANOTHER EE USED A CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE THE HEADS OF BOLTS, THE EE USED A HAMMER TO BREAK LOOSE THE FISH PLATES. A PIECE OF HOT METAL STRUCK EE, DROPPING INTO BOOT. ABSENT SINCE 2-11-0 0.

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