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1983–2026
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August 1, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Nucoal Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS RESTING HIS HAND ON A STEEL BEAM ABOVE THE CRUSHER AREA. HE TURNED HIS HEAD FOR A MOMENT AND A ROCK FLEW UP AND SMASHED HIS THUMB WHERE IT WAS RESTING. HIS THUMB WAS SMASHED COMPL ETELY ON THE END AND HE LOST THE END WHRE THE NAIL SHOULD BE.

April 29, 1994 PA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Nucoal Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS STICK WELDING. HE WAS ACCIDENTALLY FLASHED WEHN ARC WAS STRUCK.

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