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273,193
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2000–2026
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March 1, 2005 KY · Coal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J. & R. Coal Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was swinging a hammer to bust up coal and hit his finger with a hammer against the tailpiece. Injuring his left index finger.

November 4, 2003 KY · Coal transit man, surveyor/transit worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J. & R. Coal Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ENGINEERING SERVICES BEING PERFORMED ON SECTION-SETTING SPADS SECTION HEIGHT 31"=38", WHILE SETTING SECTION, COMPLAINED OF PAIN, BROUGHT OUTSIDE AND BACK TO OFFICE.

October 2, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J & R Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BUSTING ROCK AT TAIL PIECE AND MISSED ROCK AND HIT TOP WITH HAMMER AND BROKE A PIECE OF ROCK LOOSE FROM TOP AND HIT HIM ON HEAD.

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