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Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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March 2, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
J & C Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

EE COMPLETED ROW OF ROOF BOLTS INSTALLATION & BEGAN TO MOVE THE EIMCO 3510-50 ROOFBOLTING MACHINE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL [5'X 2'X 3"], KNOCKING THE EE TO THE GROUND WHILE STRIKING HIS SHOULDER & UPPER RIGHT ARM. HE WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED AS HE ONLY MISSED 1/2 SHIFT OF WORK. EE WAS ON LIGHT DUTY NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT & RETURNED TO REGULAR WORK ON FOLLOWING SHIFT.

February 13, 1998 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
J & C Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

SIMPLE CUT ON FACE BY FALLING ROCK WHILE SETTING ROOF BOLTER SAFETY JACK. REQUIRED A FEW STITCHES, RETURNES TO WORK ON NEXT SCHEDULED WORK SHIFT.

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