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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 15, 2024 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carbon River Coal, Corp · Fall onto or against objects

A fully trained miner was checking oil on a D-11 Dozer when EE slipped on the track of the dozer and landed on their shoulder. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.

August 22, 2006 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carbon River Coal Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was climbing off 980 coal loader when he lost his footing and fell to the ground and injured his back.

November 28, 2001 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carbon River Coal Corp · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS GETTING DOWN OFF OF A DOZER WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

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