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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 6, 1999 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pine Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GRINDING A PIECE OF STEEL, AND A PIECE OF RUST GOT IN HIS EYE.

March 21, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pine Creek Coal Company · Struck by flying object

HE WAS CLEANING METLA AND METAL CHIP GOT IN HIS EYE.

May 14, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Pine Creek Coal Company · Struck by flying object

BURNING METAL WITH A TORCH AND ALSO HAMMERING.PIECE OF METAL FLEW BEHIND SAFETY MASK ANS LODGED IN RIGHT EYE.METAL CAUSED IRRITATION TO EYE FOR NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.

April 24, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pine Creek Coal Company · Flash burns (welding)

ELECTRIC WELDING

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