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May 31, 1983 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Mears Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE INJURED HIS BACK AFTER LIFTING A 4X8 PLYWOOD DOOR AT THE #2 BELT TAIL

January 5, 1983 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Mears Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJ WAS STORING PARTS ON SHELF WHEN HE DROPPED A BRAKE CALIPER ON FOOT SHOP AREA DRY FLOOR NO STUMBLING HAZARDS

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