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September 19, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Skytop Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

CHANGING BOARD ON MAIN SHAKER. BOARD SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND BOUNCED UP AND HIT IN HEAD.

November 16, 1990 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Skytop Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A PIECE OF 2X4 LUMBER, PULLED BACK OUT.

May 18, 1988 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Skytop Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATING FEED GATE IN BULLHOUSE.

May 6, 1988 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Skytop Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING THE INSIDE OF A WATER TANK, A PIECE OF RUST FELL INTO RIGHT EYE.

March 14, 1988 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Skytop Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A MOTOR EMPLOYEE FELT SOMETHING SNAP IN LOWER BACK.

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