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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 20, 1991 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE

State Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED MAN WAS OPERATING A HIGHLIFT. THE HIGHLIFT MOVED FORWARD WHEN HE WAS EXPECTING IT TO MOVE BACKWARD CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK. ON 3-13-92 HE REPORTED OFF OWRK DUE TO PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 1, 1983 PA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE

Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by powered moving object

CONTR EMPL HAD LEFT MINE PROPERTY,STOPPED VEHICLE AND WAS WALKING ON WEST SIDE OF ROAD TO STOP R/ TRAFFIC PRIOR TO A BLAST TO BE FIRED AT COAL MINE SITE OPERATIONS OF COMPANY.STRUCK BY SOUTHBO UND VEHICLE AND WAS KILLED.

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