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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 17, 2008 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Springfield Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cutting bands on bundle of roof bolts, slipped and twisted foot causing strain.

March 10, 2008 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Springfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped and twisted left knee. EE continued to work until today 4/29/08, he will undergo surgery.

January 15, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Springfield Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee sprained left ankle when he fell over metal laying on ground.

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