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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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June 12, 1992 OH · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY

D. and D. Mining Company · Struck by flying object

I WAS REPAIRING A FRONT-END LOADER BUCKET. IN THE PROCESS OF GRINDING OFF SOME OF THE WELD, A PIECE FLEW AND LANDED IN MY EYE. I WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

April 5, 1988 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

D. and D. Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I WAS USING A TORCH CUTTING A CUTTING EDGE AND COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN UP

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