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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 12, 2001 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS GETTING ON HIS SCOOP WHEN HIS KNEE STARTED HURTING HIM.

June 1, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Fall from machine

STANDING ON TRACKS OF EXCAVATOR ATTEMPTING TO SHUT DOOR, DOOR CAME OPENED ON EXCAVATOR AND HE GOT OUT ON THE TRACKS TO SHUT THE DOOR, HE FELL OFF OF TRACKS TO THE GROUND.

July 17, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PAINTING A CENTER LINE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE BACK OF THE NECK. HE TWISTED HIS KNEE WHEN HE FELL.

June 30, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING TAILPIECE WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL OVER HIS OWN FEET & HIT HIS HAND ON TAILPIECE. IT BRUISED IT.

March 16, 2000 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Branham & Baker Underground Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IS SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR. HE WAS CHANGING SEATS TO GO TO THE OTHER DIRECTION, WITH FEET IN MUD AND WATER. FELT PAIN IN KNEE.

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