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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 23, 2023 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Bee B & B, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to install a new wheel unit on a shuttle car and as employee was attempting to bolt it up the wheel unit came loose and fell over on employee's right arm.

March 12, 2021 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bee B & B, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a roof bolt in #2 heading when EE was attempting to push the bolt over to the bolter drill pot, the bolt kicked back resulting in a sprained left shoulder. Employee didn't go to the ER until 03/15/2021 and will follow-up on 03/18/2021.

September 17, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bee B & B LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The #3 roof bolter operator was attempting to connect two pieces of drill steel together when he hit the rotation lever & the connector on the steel broke and swung around and struck the operator on his left wrist.

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