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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 14, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Fast Track Production Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BITS OUT WHEN ONE OF SNAP RINGS WHICH HOLD BITS ON FLIPPED OFF BIT & HIT EMPLOYEE IN AREA OF RIGHT EYE

September 19, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fast Track Production Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH CUTTING THICK METAL A PIECE OF METAL SLAG BOUNCED BEHIND HIS PROTECTIVE EYEWEAT INTO RIGHT EYE CAUSING DISCOMFORT.

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