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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 21, 1998 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brd Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE MINER CABLE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED VCAUSING A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE W9RKED UNTI 8-24-98 WHEN HE LOST TIME AND RETURNED TO WORK ON 8-25 FOR 4 DA YS OF LIGHT DUTY.

February 12, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brd Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING OFF THE SECTION AFTER HIS FIRST SHIFT WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND CRILLED HIS ANKLE AND FOOT. EE SAW A DR ON 2-13-98 WHO STATED THAT INJURY TO EE S FOOT MAY HAV E BEEN PRECEISTING FROM A CONDITION OF CLUB FOOTTHAT EE HAD EXPERIENCED IN THE PAST.

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