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Total incidents: 739,488
Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
Classifications: 20

Scoped to Harrison Western Corp & Peltron Resources Inc

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January 21, 1983 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Harrison-Peltron · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING THE SHOP MECHANIC TO SNSTALL A TRACK ON THE LEE NORSE CONTINOUS MINER HE PUT A PIECE OF PIPE 1 IN ON THE CYLINDER END OF THE PORTA-POWER HYDRAULIC JACK AND APPLIED PRE SSURE TO THE TRACK THE PIECE OF PIPE FLEW OFF STRIKING HIM ON THE UPPER LIP THE CUT REQUIRED 4 SUTURES TO CLOSE

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