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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 13, 1989 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fountain Blue Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR. THE MINER WAS LOADING THE CAR. HE WAS CHANGING SEATS THE ACCLERATOR SPRING BROKE CAUSING THE CAR TO STICK ON POINT. IT CUAGHT HIS FOOT AND SIDE.

December 23, 1987 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Wachob Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS RUNN3NG A TRACTOR WITH PUSH CAR TURNING LEFT IN A CROSSCUT WHEN THE TRACTOR AND CAR CAME TOGETHER CUTTING THE SMALL FINGER ON THE RT HAND

July 27, 1983 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Mann & Addington Coal Company · Struck by falling object

SCOOP STUCK ON POINT CAUSING HIM TO GO OUT FROM UNDER PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORT DRAW ROCK FELL CAUSING BRUISES OF THE CHEST AND DISLOCATION OF RIGHT SHOULDER

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