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October 18, 1995 PA · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler Fatality · MACHINERY
River Hill Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE 3500 HITACHI SHOVEL CAUSED THE VALVE SPOOL TO BE THROWN THROUGH THE WINDOW OF THE CAB RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF THE EMPLOYEE

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