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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 1, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeman Fuels Of Ky Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOISTING RADIATOR GUARD THE GUARD SHIFTED HITTING THE EE ON THE RIGHT LEG CRUSHING BRUISES.

July 20, 1992 KY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Freeman Fuels Of Ky Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LEANING OUT OF CAP PULLED THE WRONG LEVER CARROUSEL MASHED FOOT BREAKING LG TOE ON FOOT

June 8, 1988 VA · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Freeman Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOOSING BOLT SOCKET SLIPPED OFF CAUSING POWER HANDLE TO MASH FINGER AGAINST DRILL. FINGER WAS CUT & BROKEN SIMPLE FRACTURE & REQUIRED STITCHES.

May 3, 1983 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Nessa Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

HOSE BLOWED & SPRAYED OIL ON TURBOCHAGER CAUSING FIRE CAUSING HIM TO JUMP OFF DOZER ONTO ROCKS & APRAINING KNEES.

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