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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 18, 1984 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Kerris & Helfrick Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING THE SHOVEL AND ITS ELECTRIC CABLE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE ELECTRIC BOX WHICH WAS FROZEN IN THE GROUND WHEN HE TRIED TO LIFT IT HE PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BAC

August 29, 1983 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Kerris & Helfrick Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING ROCK OUT OF COAL IN THE CLEANING PLANT WHEN A LARGE PIECE OF COAL FELL ON HIS LEFT LEG SHIN.

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