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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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November 9, 2001 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
High Splint Coal Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING ROOF BOLTS WHEN HE STEPPEDIN A HOLE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS WAIST. AREA HAD APPROX 2 INCHES OF STANDING WATER.

August 8, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
High Splint Coal Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING THRU XCUT WHEN SHUTTLE CAR CABLE FLIPPED AND CAUSED HIM TO FALL, INJURING HIS LEFT ELBOW & ARM.

January 27, 2001 KY · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
High Splint Coal Llc · Fall from machine

EE WAS OPERATING A MACK COAL TRUCK DOWN THE MINE ROAD AND LOST CONTROL OF TRUCK. HE JUMPED FROM THE TRUCK CAUSING MINOR INURIESK BUT THE TRUCK WAS DAMAGED.

August 22, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
High Splint Coal Llc · Fall from machine

GETTING OUT OF SCOOP, EMPLOYEE HIT HIS KNEE ON DECK OF SCOOP.

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