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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 14, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benco Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOGGING TIES TO TRACK. HAMMER GLANCED OFF TIE & STRUCK IN MOUTH.

January 6, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benco Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF RUBBER WATER LINE WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED & HIS KNUCKLE HIT THE SIDE OF THE METAL BUILDING CUTTING HIS KNUCKLE.

September 15, 1988 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benco Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING PLASTIC WATER LINE WITH POCKET KNIFE AND BLADE CLOSED ON FINGER.

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