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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to George L Rusnak et al

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December 31, 1991 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Rusnak Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE DOING REPAIR WORK ON THE DOZER HE OPERATED THE EMPLOYEE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

January 8, 1990 PA · Coal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Rusnak Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REPLACING A CABLE ON THE DRAGLINE THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE.THE CABLE WAS BEING INSTALLED INTO A CLEVIS WHEN IT SPRUNG BACK AND SLAPPED THE EMPLOYEE IN THE LOWER FACE.

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