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Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 19, 1984 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER

Westrick Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEART ATTACK EMPLOYEE GOT IN THE TRUCK TO START IT & HAD A FATAL HEART ATTACH 2 OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE AT THE SCENE THEY GOT ON THE CB IN SECONDS AMBULANCE WAS ON THE WAY TO THE SCENE WITH PARAM ETICS BUT COULDNOT MOVE HIM AFTER WORKING ON HIM FOR AN HOUR THEY RUSHED HIM TO THE SPANGLER HOSPITAL

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