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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 15, 1992 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Reading Anthracite Company · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED WELDERS FLAS;H TO BOTH EYES EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT IT TO FOREMAN UNTIL IT WAS DENIED BY BC/BS LETTER ATTACHED

February 22, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Combustion Systems Services Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE WELDING A HEAD WHEEL ON THE SILT PLANT SHAKER. A FORIEGN OBJECT BECAME LODGED IN LEFT EYE. SAFETY GLASSES WERE BEING WORN AT THE TIME.

January 7, 1991 PA · Coal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Combustion Systems Services Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS CLEANING A SILT SCREENER WITH A PROPANE TORCH.HOT EMBERS ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE,BETWEEN SAFETY GLASSES AND FACE.

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