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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 15, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
C & G Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR BUMPED INTO IT & HE CLAIMED IT HURT HIS BACK HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG BUT TOLD HIM TO GO SEE HIS FA MILY DOCTOR

August 26, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
C & G Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS RETURNING THE SURFACE AT END OF SHIFT IN MANTRIP CAR HIT HOLE AND INJURED HIS BACK.

December 2, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
C & G Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WSA MAKING BELT SPLICE WHEN BELT WAS ACCIDENTLY TURNED ON AND SQUEEZED AGAINST TIE OFF TURN BUCKLE BRUISING HIM ON BOTH SIDES BRUISED SPLEEN.

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