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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 10, 1983 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Classic Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

SMALL (5LB) PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON INJURED\S ARM THEN STRUCK KNEE.

February 15, 1983 IL · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Classic Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

TAKING PUMP OFF MINER AND INJURED BUMPED ELBOW ON MINER FRAMS. VICTIM WORKED 2/16 TO 2/25 WHEN ELBOW BECAME STIFF THEN WENT TODOCTOR ON 2/28.

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