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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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August 20, 1987 IN · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
New Hope Dock Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WE5DING,AND A HOT WELDING ROD FELL INTO HIS RIGHT BOOT.

July 23, 1984 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
New Hope Dock Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHIPPING AWAY SOME SLAG THAT WAS BEING CUT BY A BLOW-TORCH AT THE TIME.

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