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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 8, 1992 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ganna Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TRAMMING SCOOP INSIDE, HIT HOLE, SCOOP JERKED, TWISTED HIS BACK.

April 25, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Ganna Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

COMING OUTSIDE ON 3 WHEELER AND SHOULDER GOT CAUGHT AGAINST THE TOP OF MINE ROOF AND HIS HOLE BODY GOT TWISTED AROUND.

December 6, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Ganna Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SHOVELING BELT. THE BELT CAUGHT SHOVEL. IT KICKED BACK AND HIT HAND.

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