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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 7, 1990 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jedco Minerals Inc · Struck by flying object

CHANGING PUMP MOTOR ON 12 CM5.LOOSENING FITTINGS USING 2 WRENCHES IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.1 SLIPPED,FLEW BACK INTO RIGHT EYE CAUSED LACERATION ABOUT EYE.

August 8, 1990 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jedco Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A COAL WAGON OFF TRACK- JACKING CAR UP WITH SLATE BAR. WAGON KICKED OUT. SLATE BAR CAME ACROSS THE RIGHT EYE BROW CAUSING A LACERATION. EMPLOYEE SENT TO SOUTH HILL EMERGENCY ROOM NEEDING 7 STI TCHES.

October 10, 1989 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jedco Minerals Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON FALL ON HAULAGE-SLEDGING A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK-PIECE OF ROCK FLEW INTO EYE-THRU SIDE

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