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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

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April 7, 1989 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Debbie Jo Dock Inc · Struck by falling object

CHAIN WAS NOT FASTENED PROPERLY FRACTURE OF R FOOT GREAT TOE AND 2ND DISTAL PHALANGE

August 16, 1988 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Debbie Jo Dock Inc · Flash burns (welding)

LABORER WAS WATCHING WELDERS ARC WITHOUT PROPER LENS.

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