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Of which fatal: 3,112
Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 14, 1983 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Shade Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MECHANIC WAS BUSY TAKING THE MOTOR OUT OF THE 988 CAT LOADER FRONT END LOADER HE HAD CRAWLED UNDERNEATH TO LOOSEN SOME BOLTS THE BOLTS WERE RUSTY AND WHEN HE BROKE THEM LOOSE A PIECE OF R UST FELL IN HIS EYE

February 2, 1983 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Shade Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FIXING CHAIN USED FOR TOWING PURPOSES.HOLDING REPAIR LINK WITH RIGHT HAND,TRYING TO CLOSE LINK WITH SLEDGE HAMMER ON BED OF WELDING TRUCK.BROKE TIP OF MIDDLE FINGER AND NAIL HAD TO BE DRIL LED TO RELIEVE PRESSURE.

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