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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 20, 1995 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Custom Coals Laurel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A SMALL STAND OF STEEL WIRE TO FISE A 3/4" STEEL CABLE FROM ITS SPOOL. WHEN THE CABLE FIELD FROM THE SPOOL. TENSION CAUSE THE CABLE TO SWING, STRICKING EE NEAR AND ON HIS NOSE.

December 12, 1995 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Custom Coals Laurel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING MINE BELT WITH UTILITY KNIFE, EE SLIPPED FROM HIS STRAIGHT EDGE CUTTING HIS THUMB ON HIS LEFT HAND.

January 30, 1995 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Custom Coals Laurel · Struck by rolling or sliding object

MOVING PIPE W/CABLE COMEALONG WHEN PIPE SHIFTED & ROLLED PINNING INJURED EMPLOYEE'S LEG BETWEEN PIPE & HAND RAILING.

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