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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 27, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pelesmitco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE LAST OPEN X CUT BETWEEN 5 AND 6 ENTRY WHILE BOLTING A PIECE OF RIB ROOF FELL AND HIT AIM ON RIGHT ANKLE ROCK WAS 3 FT LONG 18 INCH WIDE 5 INCH TO 0 INCH THICK.

June 12, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pelesmitco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

STANDING NEXT TO CONT MINER IT CAUGHT CROSS BAR SWUNG IT BACK IN EMP LEGS KNOCKED HIM DOWN STRIKING ELBOW AND BACK

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