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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 29, 1990 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
International Anthracite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO EXIT MINE FOR THE DAY WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, BOUNCED OFF THE RIB AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT EYE.

April 10, 1989 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
International Anthracite Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE LOADING POWDER INTO DRILL HOLE WITH A STEEL BAR A PIECE OF ROCK SLIPPED DOWN ALONG THE STEEL BAR AND BRUISED THE LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER OF THE EMPLOYEE.

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