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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 15, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gap Fork Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEES WERE HANGING CABLE CABLE WAS STREACHED TIGHT PUTTING PRESSURE ON IT WHEN EMPLOYEES TIED IT UP TIE WIRES BROKE LETTING CABLE FALL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON BACK KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND

February 24, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gap Fork Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO UNLOAD A 55GAL BARREL FROM SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED AND CAUSED HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK TRYING TO CATCH HIS BALANCE.

August 17, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gap Fork Fuels Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN MUD WHILE WALKING AND FELL. (STRAINED LOWER BACK)

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