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March 25, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Schuylkill Coal Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN PLANT. WIND BLEW HIS HARD HAT OFF. AT SAME TIME WHILE BENDING OVER TO PICK UP HAT, WIND BLEW A BOARD OVER AND STRUCK HIMON THE FOREHEAD. REQUIRED 8 STITCHES. RETURNED B ACK TO WORK.

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