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May 15, 1985 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Glen Irvan Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WAS ADJUSTING BELT AND ROLLERS WHILE BELT WAS OFF.THE BLOCKING SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER THE BELT CAUSING THE SLACK TO BE TAKEN UP AND HIS FINGERS WERE CAUGHT BETWEEM THE BELT AND ROLLERS.

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