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August 1, 2011 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northern Son Inc · Struck against stationary object

Shoveling in a hole at the Ridge Road #2 shot, hit a big stone and jolted shoulder.

April 2, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northern Son, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a universal joint and pounding with a hammer. He had no symptoms until pupil became enlarged. Dr. found piece of metal behind eye. Will be removed in two weeks.

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