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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 30, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Garath Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE DRIVING CHISEL BETWEEN PLATE & FRAME OF DOZER CHISEL CAME OUT BREAKING SAID TO BE POSITION SAFETY MAKING OUT OVER RIGHT EYE.

March 28, 1984 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Garath Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LATCHING TAIL GATE ON COAL TRUCK STRAIN MUSCLE IN HIS SIDE.

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