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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 20, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE PIN BACK IN MAT CHAIN, A PIECE OF HAMMER CHIPPED, STRIKING EE ON LEFT ARM ABOVE GLOVE, PENETRATING THE SKIN AND CAUSING A CUT.

December 29, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING PRY BAR ON ROCK AT FEEDER, BAR SLIPPED STRIKING FACE.

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