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1983–2026
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May 21, 1993 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsylvania Mines Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT WITH A SOCKET AND RATCHET AND THE RACHET SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT STRIKING HIM ON THE FOREHEAD ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE AND CUT HIS FOREHEAD.

July 27, 1992 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsylvania Mines Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUTTING BOLTS OFF AN ANGLE AND USING A PUNCH AND HAMMER TO KNOCK OLD BOLTS OUT. THE ANGLE SPRANG AND PINCHED HIS FORE FINGER.

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