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739,207
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1983–2026
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June 23, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knott County Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

SHOVELING COAL ON OUTSIDE BELT LINE AND CUTTING HAND ON SCREENED-IN AREA.

December 9, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knott County Coal Company · Struck by falling object

DISCHARGE GATE WAS BEING REPAIRED. JACK WAS INSTALLED. GATE RETRACTED AND EMPLOYEE'S FOOT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN GATE AND SUPPORT FRAME.

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