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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
Classifications
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August 5, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fox Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE JACKING UP THE LO LO THE BAR HIT THE EE JUST ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE

July 24, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fox Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A CHAIN HOIST TO PULL CONVEYOR CHAIN TOGETHER, THE HOOK ON THE HOIST BROKE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND.

June 29, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fox Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SAWING TIMBER WITH A BOW SAW, SAW GOT CAUGHT IN THE BARK AND JUMPED OUT, STRIKING THE EMPSLEFT THUMB.

August 31, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fox Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO TAKE BELT UP AND HE CUT A PIECE OF TAPE TO PUT ON MBC HANDLE AND KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FOREARM.

June 21, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fox Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LAYING TRACK-INJURED RIGHT FOOT.

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