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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 13, 1985 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON STRIPPING PIT PUMP LINE. CABLE HOLDING PIPE WHIPPED & STRUCK EE ON RT ANKLE.

July 12, 1985 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

WINCH TRUCK LOWERING A PIECE OF 10" PIPE - WHEN PIPE HIT GROUND PIPE STARTED TO ROL AND EMPLOYEE PUT RIGHT AGAINST IT TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING. PIPE ROLLED ONTO HIS FOOT - FRACTURE OF RIGHT L LEG ABOVE ANKLE.

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