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1983–2026
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October 12, 1992 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chess Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HELPING MECHANIC PUT A SHAFT IN DRAG. PUTTING PILLAR SHAFT UP THROUGH BOTTOM OF A DRAG. MECHANIC HAD PUT A HALF OF A BEARING CUP UP ALONG CABLES TO HELP JACK IN SHAFT. THE BEARING CAP FELL AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE FROTN PART OF THE HEAD.

March 24, 1992 PA · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chess Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING TO SET UP A BARGE TO BE LOADED, BENT OVER TO LIFT THE BARGE MOVER CABLE AND SAID HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK.

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