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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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December 7, 2011 IL · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Springfield Coal Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while torching/cutting feeder chain during demolition at Crown II mine prep plant, chain struck worker on the hardhat causing slight laceration.

May 30, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Springfield Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee burnt forearm while using torch.

February 28, 2008 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Springfield Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on left hand with a piece of steel, fracturing thumb.

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