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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 17, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hannco Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING WHEEL UNIT ON LOADER. USING RATCHET AND BAR AND THE BAR SLIPPED AND HIT EE IN EYE AND BROKE GLASS LENS. DR. WANTS EE TO COME BACK TO RECHECK HIS EYE IN 6 WEEKS.

June 10, 1996 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hannco Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS TRYING TO KNOCK A TOOTH ON THE BUCKET OF A LOADER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW IN HIS EYE.

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