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November 5, 1987 PA · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Midway Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS SIPHONI3G POND WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED AND BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN A METAL PIPE AND METAL STAND

February 4, 1985 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Midway Coal Company · Struck by falling object

LABORER WAS CHECKING MOTOR OIL LEVEL OF ASH TRUCK WHEN HOOD FELL DOWN ON HIS RT HAND

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