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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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April 16, 2010 PA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Engineer was climbing on waste pile while surveying and when he went to turn around to look at the last set point, he felt a tear or stretch on the outer part of his left knee, causing discomfort.

April 29, 2008 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee came into shop area, asking for help said he felt light headed and had chest pains. also felt numbness in arm.

April 23, 2008 PA · Coal mineral industrial safety officer OTHER
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Inspecting job site got bit by bug later in day area of bites looked infected.

January 8, 2008 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

Person was taking water samples and became disoriented and short of breath.

August 16, 2000 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING THE 4600 DRAGLINE AS PART OF HIS DUTIES, WHEN THE WIND BLEW DEBRIS INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

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