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1983–2026
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September 7, 1996 PA · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carbon Fuel Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING URETHANE SIDE SHEET FROM INSIDE PRODUCT VELCO SCREEN. HE HAD CUT THE URETHANE AND WAS PULLING IT WITH PUMP PLIERS (CHANNEL LOCKS), WHEN THE PLIER SLIPPED CAUSING HIS HAND TO HI T A JAGGED METAL EDGE OF THE SCREEN FROME CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS HAND.

May 24, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carbon Fuel Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING DRAG LINK. LOOSENED DRAG LINK NUT FROM FRONT SECTION ON TRUCK, WENT TO TAIL END, LOOSENED NUT ON OPPOSITE END, FRONT SECTION FELL, CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN STEERING FRAME AND DRAG LINK, CA USING INJURY TO RIGHT HAND, PINKY FINGER & RING FINGER.

March 29, 1996 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carbon Fuel Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HOSING DOWN THE PLANT FLOOR AND COKE SPLASHED IN HIS EYE.

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