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1983–2026
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March 9, 1989 PA · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
A M E Enterprises Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE GRINDING WITH AN ELECTRIC GRINDER ON A BRAKE FLANGE ON A 4600 DRAGLINE, PIECE OF STEEL FLEW FROM FLANGE AND WENT IN LEFT EYE.

August 15, 1988 PA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
A M E Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WELDING ON A BUCKET, HE PINCHED A NERVE IN HIS NECK. LOST FELLING IN HIS RIGHT ARM AND FULL USE OF RIGHT ARM.

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