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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 5, 2026 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING ON EE'S KNEES AND TWISTED EE'S KNEE WHILE PUTTING UP INSIDE BOLT

October 20, 2025 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Coal, LLC · Fall from machine

WHILE TAKING SLACK OUT 2A BELT, FELL ON GROUND

June 13, 2022 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was helping make a belt splice when EE tripped over a belt stand and fell on a roller that was lying on the mine floor.

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