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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 30, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Fork Development Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing out of scoop, when he let the scoop roll forward. He got his foot hung up and it twisted him around.

March 31, 2005 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Long Fork Development Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON BELT LINE. HE WAS HOLDING A BELT ROLLER WHEN BELT LINE DRO0PED AND IT PULLED HIM OVER, STRAINING HIS BACK.

June 16, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Long Fork Development Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. WHEN THE MINER CABLE GROUNDED AND IT FLASHED CAUSING EE TO JERK HIS HEAD BACK.

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