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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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May 3, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apex Quarry LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

GOT OUT OF TRACKHOE, WENT TO CLOSE DOOR AND CAUGHT FINGER ON HANDRAIL.

January 14, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler POWERED HAULAGE
Apex Quarry LLC · Fall from machine

OPERATOR STEPPED OUT OF CAB ON CATWALK AND SLIPPED OFF MACHINE.

March 22, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Apex Quarry LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carpal tunnel

January 22, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Apex Quarry LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

CATWALK BROKE WHEN OPERATOR STEPPED ON IT.

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