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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 3, 2017 AR · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sebastian Management LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While flipping the belt over on the beltline, slipped on tail roller, fell and landed on thumb.

April 4, 2014 AR · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sebastian Management LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While hooking up a chain to the continuous miner (CM) lost footing and right leg slipped under the bumper as the CM was let down causing the bottom part of right leg to get caught between the bumper and ground. Was transported to the ER, x-rayed and released to duty with bruising injury, was re-examined on 4/14/2014 and his right ankle showed a fracture.

February 6, 2014 AR · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sebastian Management LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving equipment through a curtain, stepped off sled (6" high), to pogo a curtain down and twisted right ankle.

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