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September 30, 1985 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Anthracite Technology Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE MAN WAS GRINDING A PIECE CAME IN UNDER HIS GOGGLES AND GOT CAUGHT IN HIS EYE.

September 5, 1985 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Anthracite Technology Inc · Struck by falling object

A MAN CUT A PIECE OF ANGLE OFF OF A RAILING AND IT FELL AND HIT A MAN ON HIS SHOULDER AND INJURED SIDE OF HIS HEAD

April 21, 1985 PA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Anthracite Technology Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE MAN WAS CUTTING A SECTION OF STEEL WHEN THE MOLTEN BARK FIRED. SOME HTO PIECES FLEW UP. SOME FLEW UP OVER THE TOP OF HIS GALSSES & INTO HIS EYE. HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER WORK.

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