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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 15, 1986 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE MAKING TU9N ON S/C CAUGHT CORNER OF RIB AT OPERATORS DECK STRIKING HIS LEFT ARM AGAINST COAL RIB.

January 26, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HOOKING CHAIN TO S COOP DIPPER TO PULL MECHANIC CAR PUT HAND IN BEHIND THE DJECTOR OF THE SCOOP OPERATOR STARTED SCOOP TO PUSH EJECTOR OF OUT AND PULLED LEVER THE WRONG WAY PINCHING RT HAND OF INJ EMP CAUSING LACERATION TO RT HAND

September 30, 1983 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE MICHAEL GOOSLIN WAS OPERATING LEFT DRIVE SHUTTLE CAR HE STRUCK A LARGE ROCK IN THE HAUL ROAD CAUSING THE CANOPY TO BECOME LOOSE FROM THE LEGS WHICH IT IS BOLTED TO AND ALLOWING ONE END T O FALL

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