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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 14, 1984 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Sullivan Brothers Coal Company · Struck by flying object

MINER IS CABLE HOISTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE THE DROM BACK LASHED THROUGHING CABLE OFF OF DROM. THE CABLE WENT TO THE GROUND FLIPING A PIECE OF COAL IN THE APPRIATORS EYE.

December 15, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sullivan Brothers Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT UNDER UNSUPPORTED TOP A ROCK FELL ON HIS BACK

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