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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 18, 2023 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Management Consulting Services LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping take off a shuttle car canopy and was taking the bolts off the canopy leg. The canopy was being supported by a fork lift. Employee was taking off the last bolt of the canopy leg assembly accidentally twisted and fell catching employee's hand/finger between the canopy leg and buggy causing injury.

February 8, 2022 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Management Consulting Services LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured lower left back while bending a roof bolt. The injury was diagnosed as a lower back strain.

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