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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 1, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC · Fall from machine

On the morning of 11/1/2024, a miner sustained injuries to the face, shoulder, and wrist resulting from a fall from the steps of the yard loader to which EE was assigned. The miner was driven by the scale attendant to the local ER where EE was treated.

March 6, 2024 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC · Fall from machine

Miner lost footing in loose material while standing on top of finish screen deck during maintenance project. Miner was attempting to dismount screen via fixed ladder mounted permanently to the screen hood and lost footing as miner turned to descend. Miner was restricted for one day to no work the next day (Thursday.)

October 14, 2021 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee had been sanding motor shafts, turned to walk away and tripped over a saw horse and fell onto hands. Fractured Left Wrist.

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