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1983–2026
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October 28, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quemahoning Collieries · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE INJURED PERSON PULLED A GROIN MUSCLE WHILE PUSHING A CABLE WITH HIS LEG AND FOOT OUT OF HIS WAY.

March 24, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quemahoning Collieries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EINJURED PERSON HURT HIS BACK WHILE LOADING HEAVY PARTS UNTO WOOD PALLETS.

February 17, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quemahoning Collieries · Struck against stationary object

INJURED PERSON STATED HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON HANGING DOWN AT THE NEW BELT HEAD LOCATION AFTER HITTING HIS HEAD HE FINCHED BACKWARD & FELT PAIN IN HIS MIDDLE & LOWER BACK

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