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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 4, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Limousine Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUNCHING OUT DIRT FROM BIT LUG'S ON MINER WHEN PUNCH SLIPPED OUT OF HS HAND. HT HIM ON LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD.

February 4, 1993 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Limousine Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON WATER SPRAYS ON MINER WRENCH SLIPPED OF SPRAY PULLED LIGMENTS ON RING FINGER LEFT HAND.

June 4, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Limousine Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRIMMING BELT,KNIFE SLIPPED AND RIST

May 20, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Limousine Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING TAPE WITH BELT KNIFE SLIPPED OUT OF HAND CUT HIS LEFT LEG.

March 17, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Limousine Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING UP BELT CLAMPS,WRENCH SLIPPED HIT HIM IN MOUTH.

May 23, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Limousine Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING LONG JOHN STUCTER TOGETHER HIT HIS LEFT KNEE WITH A BAR.

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