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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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September 24, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D & L Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SAW TIMBER, SAW JUMP OUT OF LIMB-STRIKE EMPLOYEE ON LEFT INDEX FINGER CUTTING IT.

September 3, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D & L Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING CONVEYOR CHAIN ON MINER.STRIKING METAL PIN,CHIP CAME OFF CUT AND STUCK IN LEFT UPPER EYELID.

June 22, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D & L Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RED DEVIL BROKE STRIKING BETWEEN LEG

December 17, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D & L Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MAKING SPLICE ON NUMBER TWO BELT, THE MINER WAS RELEASING A RED DEVIL, IT SLIPPED AND MASHED HIS THUMB.

September 25, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D & L Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS FIXING FLAT FOR A MAIN TRIP. HE HIT TIRE WITH A HAMMER AND THE HAMMER BOUNCED BACK UP AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH, CHIPPING A TOOTH.

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