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1983–2026
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December 13, 1989 PA · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Antrim Mining Incorported · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

HE WAS SWINGING SLEDGEHAMMER OVERHEAD TO KNOCK COAL LOOSE THAT WAS STICKING TO SIDE OF ROTARY BREAKER CAUSING TISSUE AROUND 7TH VERTEBRAE TO BE PULLED.

September 20, 1988 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Antrim Mining Incorported · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

SWINGING 16 LB SLEDGE HAMMER TO BEND PIECE OF METAL TO WELD ON DOZER BLADE AND STRAINED MUSCLE IN RIGHT ARM.

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