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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 17, 2002 OK · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sunrise Coal Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT THE BOLT WRENCH BROKE AND STRUCK THE OPERATER IN THE FACE. IT CUT HIS LIP AND BROKE 2 TEETH.

March 9, 2001 OK · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sunrise Coal Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BOLTER WAS MOVING ACROSS A MINER CABLE AND HE REACHED DOW TO SLIDE CABLE CROSSER OVER AND GOT FINGER SMASHED. NO WORK MISSED, WENT TO HOSPITAL TO GET TREATED.

October 3, 2000 OK · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sunrise Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING & A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON RIGHT FOOT HURTING BIG TOE.

August 4, 2000 OK · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Sunrise Coal Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MINER OPERATOR WAS SETTING MINER UP IN 3 FACE TOTURN RIGHT HAND X-CUT AND APPARENTLY GOT BETWEENMINER & RIB & WAS PINCHED. EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED IN WAIST AREA.

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