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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 6, 1992 TN · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Key Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING COAL WITH 21SC SHUTTLE CAR. FROM FACE TO FEEDER. HIT HOLE IN ROADWAY HURTING LOWER BACK.

November 13, 1991 TN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Key Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS HOLDING PIECE OF 2" PIPE WITH RIGHT HAND & BELT CAUSED PIPE TO SLIP & BROKE INDEX FINGER ON RIGHT HAND. EMPL IS STILL WORKING WILL NOT LOSE ANY TIME.

August 21, 1991 TN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Key Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF COAL FROM BRIDGE CONVAYOR STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH, BROKE ONE TOOTH. DID NOT BRAKE SKIN. BROKE SMALL PIECE OF TOOTH.

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