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Total incidents
739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 15, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blazing Saddles Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SCALING DRAW ROCK AND LET SLATE BAR MASH FINGER.

August 14, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blazing Saddles Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS INSTALLI3G A JUNCTION BOX IN THE HIGHLINE AND STARTED TO TIGHTEN THE BOLT WHICH HELD THE LID ON WHEN HIS WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIS HAND HIT THE SHARP EDGE OF THE BOX CUTTING HIS HAND AND T HUMB. 3

May 12, 1987 KY · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blazing Saddles Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STANDING 3BE SIDE A WORKMAN WHO WAS DRIVING A BEARING ON A SHAFT. A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF THE BEARING AND STRUCK ME IN THE LEFT HAND.

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