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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 28, 2015 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C W Augering Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a hydraulic hose. He was using a knife to cut a zip tie to loosen the hose when the knife slipped causing him to cut his left hand.

December 19, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C W Augering Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a sledgehammer to replace a metal plate on highwall miner. When he hit the plate it came loose striking him on the left side of face and forehead.

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