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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 6, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Charlie Steele Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHT ENING TURN BUCKLE ON CHUTE TURN BUCKLE BROKE CAUSING CHUTE TO FALL RESULTING IN TWO PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO EMPLOYEES R ARM

May 15, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Charlie Steele Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS USING BELT KNIFE CUT FINGER.

March 26, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Charlie Steele Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRUCK SCREWDRIVER IN LEFT HAND.

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