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1983–2026
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July 14, 1995 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Coal Loaders Incorporated · Struck by flying object

EE WAS OPERATING A COAL BREAKER WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF COAL FLEW INTO HIS EYE CAUSING IT TO BECOME IRRITATED.

May 26, 1995 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Coal Loaders Incorporated · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING THE ROOF OFF A SWEEPER TRUCK AND A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW INTOHIS RIGHT EYE.

June 9, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Coal Loaders Incorporated · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS RUNNING THE BREAKER WHEN A LUMP OF COAL ROLLED DOWN THE BELT AND SMASHED HIS RIGHT HAND.

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