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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 7, 1987 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Harlan Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

HE STATED THAT 2E WAS HELPING REMOVE ROCK OFF MINER, AND WAS PULLING ON A TIMBER WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT AND HE FELL BACKWARDS, HE STATED THAT HE DID NOT THINK HE WAS HURT.

June 29, 1983 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Harlan Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLT ON AUGER MOTOR WITH 3/4" DRIVE WRENCH HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF WRENCH AND HANDLE CAME UP AND HIT HIS JAW

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