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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 28, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Central Rock Minerals Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A ROOM IN THE MINE WITH DYNAMITE. HE HEARD A "POP" NOISE ADN TOOK OFF RUNNING. HE SLIPPED ON SOME ROCKS AND FELL.

November 15, 1985 KY · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Central Rock Minerals Corp · Fall from machine

I.NAME WAS WORKING ON BELT LINE WITH 3 OTHER PEOPLE. WHEN HE TRY TO MOVE FROM ONE SIDE TO TH E OTHER WITH A CUP OF COFFEE IN HIS HAND. LOSING HIS BALANCE & FALLING TO FLOOR ABOUT 10\-12\.

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