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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 20, 1990 PA · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J & D Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS USING A ROCK BAR TO LIFT A GATHERING ARM OFF A 265 LN MINER. THE ARM SLIPPED AND PUSHED DOWN ON THE BAR. THE POINT END OF BAR WENT INTO VICTIM'S HAND.

March 30, 1990 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J & D Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS TRYING TO LEVEL TAILPIECE USING ROCK BAR FOR LEVER & HEPULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT SHOULDER.

September 20, 1988 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J & D Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS HELPING MECHANIC PUT A CHAIN GUARD ON A BELT HEAD HE WAS KPRYING GUARD IN PLACE WITH A 5FT ROCK BAR THE BAR SNAPPED & HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN H IS BACK

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