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1983–2026
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August 15, 1984 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Crescent Hills Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SETTING POST IN FACE AREA OF RETREAT SECTION 45/BUTT.ROOF COAL GAVE LOOSE AND FELL DOWN ACROSS I.NAME HEAD AND DROVE HIM TO GROUND.

March 8, 1984 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Crescent Hills Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS OPERATING A LOCOMOTIVE PULLING LOADS FROM THE 45 MAINS SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF AND HIT HIS RIGHT WRIST. THE INJURY WHICH OCCURRED WAS MAINLY CONTUSIONS OF T THE RIGHT WRIST.

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