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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 20, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Two B Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS RUNNING ROO0 BOLT ER WHEN A SMALL SCALE OF ROCK HIT LEFT HAND ROCK WAS ABOUT 11/2 INCH BY 6 INCHES BY 10 INCHES SMALL SCALE OF ROCK FELL WHILE SETTING SAFETY JACK THIS ALLEGED ACCIDENT W AS NOT REPORTED3TO HIS SUPERVISOR OR MIN-OFFICIAL BY EMPLOYEE THE COMPENSATION INSURANCE HAD NOTIFY US HE HAD MADE A CLAIM

February 24, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Two B Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OP 8TARTED TO DRILL TEST HOLE A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK ABOUT 2"-4" THICK & 3' TO 4' DIAMETER FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & HIT HIM ON LEFT HIP & LEG.

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