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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 7, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Kentucky Illinois Fluorspar Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WEATHER COLD I.3AME WAS BREAKING FROZEN ORE ON CONVEYOR WITH BAR & HAMMER HE WAS H OLDING BAR WHEN OTHER MAN MISSED BAR & STRUCK H IS FINGER BREAKING IT

January 7, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kentucky Illinois Fluorspar Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WEATHER COLD SN2T & ICE ON GROUND WALKING FROM OFFICE TO MILL & CRFUSHER PLANT WHEN HE FELL ON SNOE & ICE BREAKING BONE ABOVE ANKLE ALSO DOING DAMAGE TO LIGAMENTS

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