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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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September 8, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corbin Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on highwall miner and slipped, striking finger on piece of metal (possibly metal ladder). Laceration to left middle finger.

February 8, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corbin Mining LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON AN EXCAVATOR, WALKING TO AND FROM THE MACHINE ON FROZEN, RUTTED GROUND. HE STEPPED ON A RUT AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

November 28, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corbin Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING TO HIS TRUCK AND CRILLED HIS ANKLE IN A RUT.

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