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1983–2026
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December 21, 1989 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blaschak Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BARRING ROCK OUT OF ROCK HOPPER, A SUDDEN FALL OF ROCKS SMASHED RIGHT RING FINGER.

May 11, 1983 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blaschak Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE GREASING THE LEVER ON TAILGATE ON TRUCK SECOND FINGER ON LEFT HAND WAS CUT IN THE AREA OF THE SECOND JOINT BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM OF FINGER WAS CUT

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