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Of which fatal: 3,111
Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 4, 1983 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lancashire Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MR LIEB WAS HOLDING A WIRE WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING THE INSULATION OFF KNIFE SLIPPED AND STRUCK MR LIEB ON RIGHT KNEE LACERATION OF RIGHT KNEE

January 6, 1983 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lancashire Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO BREAK ROCK IN PANLINE WHEN HAMMER CAUGHT STOP CORD AND REBOUNCED, STRIKING HIM ABOVE RIGHT EYE. LACERATION OF RIGHT URBITAL AREA.

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