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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 10, 1983 PA · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Reitz Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS IN A STANDING POSITION LOADING A 6" 30 HP SUBMERSIBLE PUMP ONTO A 3-C PERSONNEL CARRIER HE PLACED THE SUCTIOIN END OF THE PUMP ON THE EDGE OF THE CARRIER. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT T HER END OF THE PUMP TO FLIP IT ONTO THE CARRIER THE SUCTION END SLIPPED OFF OF THE CARRIER AND THE PUMP STRUCK INJURED ON THE LOWER R LEG JUST BELOW THE KNEE

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