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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 27, 1990 TN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
E T R Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PUTTING NEW HANDLE IN 12 POUND HAMMER WHILE USING AN 8 POUND HAMMER TO DRIVE THE NEW HANDLE IN. HE MISSED THE END OF THE HANDLE AND HIT HIS FINGER.

January 9, 1990 TN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
E T R Mining Company Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS BREAKING ROCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER AND A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW UP AND HIT HIS EYE.

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