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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 21, 1983 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastover Mining Company · Fall from piled material

HE WAS HELPING ADVANCE A PUMP INTO DEEPER WATER WHEN TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE STEPPING ON SLICK ROCKS.

March 17, 1983 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastover Mining Company · Fall from ladders

HE WAS COMING DOWN A LADDER AND LOST HIS FOOTING

February 24, 1983 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastover Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PICKING UP END OF TIMBER WHILE STANDING ON ANOTHER TIMBER WHEN SLIPPED AND FELL.

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