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October 24, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Queenstown Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS HELPING WITH REPAIRS TO THE DEISTER TABLES. HE WAS UNDOOR THE TABLES, WHEN A CLUMP OF WET COAL FINES AND RUST FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.

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