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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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January 26, 2026 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eagle One Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While tramming the Roof Bolter, the employees left foot slipped down the Operator Compartment, becoming caught beneath the compartment.

June 25, 2025 KY · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle One Mining Inc. · Struck by flying object

While taking surface waterline apart the clamp came apart hitting employee in the right side of chest.

October 30, 2024 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle One Mining Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee/owner was installing water line. While installing water coupling with a hammer a piece of metal flew from hammer striking them in the hand.

August 31, 2023 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle One Mining Inc. · Struck by flying object

Mantrip in which employee was riding struck an airlock door inby portal causing SCSR cache box to become dislodged and strike employee in the back.

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