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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 9, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fast Track Production Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPT TO DISLODGE ROCK IN TAIL PC, WITH SHOVEL, IT BROKE FREE CATCHING SHOVEL, FLIPPING IT CAUGHT L HAND AGAINST ROOF OF BELT LINE

August 13, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fast Track Production Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING HAMMER DRIVING WEDGE INTO BRATTICE TO TIGHTEN UP. WHEN EMPLOYEE STRUCK WEDGE, HE SUPPOSEDLY HAD SHARP PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.

May 21, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fast Track Production Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING REPLACE TAILPIECE IN 2 CONVEYOR A RED DEVIL, WHICH WAS BEING USED CABLE BROKE ALLOWING BELTLINE TO FALL ON EE RIGHT KNEE.

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