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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 28, 2014 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and two co-workers were changing a 220V Surface Pond Pump when he slipped and twisted back.

April 28, 2014 KY · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co, Inc. · Fall from machine

After loading a coal truck I brought the end loader over by the shop and started to exit the machine. I got my feet tangled up and fell from top step to the ground.

September 10, 2013 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had loaded a coal truck when he went to exit the end loader he lost his footage ended up swinging on hand rail - hitting his back & head on side of end loader.

September 12, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was rockdusting around A2 belt drive when he slipped and fell against the tailpiece hitting on his right side.

June 13, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE attempted to pull a sumercable pump out of the water when his footage slipped he hit right knee down on a piece of rock.

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