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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 13, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Deane Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding rail runner in low clearance and hit his back on the top causing injury to his back and ribs.

February 11, 2009 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Deane Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in a shuttle car heading to miner when it hit a hole and threw his head into the canopy.

November 20, 2008 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Deane Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was operating a three wheeler under a low roof when he hit a rock and tried to his head down. When he ducked his head, it hit the battery lid causing a laceration which required two staples.

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