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1983–2026
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September 28, 1996 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager POWERED HAULAGE
Pelesmitco Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRAMMING SCOOP THRU XCUT EE STRUCK HEAD ON ROOF AND GOT WEDGED BETWEEN ROOF AND SCOOP.

January 2, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Pelesmitco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN OFF STANDARD JOY SHUTTLE CAB IN 2ND LEFT SECTION AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WHILE NEGOTIATING A TURN THE SHUTTLE CAR SLID SIDEWAYS INTO THE RIB LINE CAUSING 3 FINGER S ON THE LEFT HAND OF THE EMPLOYEE TO BE CRUSHEDBETWEEN THE RIB & HAND RAIL PROVIDED N THE SHUTTLE CAR

September 1, 1989 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Pelesmitco Inc · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS TIEING WIRE AT OVERLAND BELT HEAD AND HAD RIGHT HAND ON BELT STRUCTURE SUPPORT WHENN PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF OF BELT STRIKING VICTIMS HAND.

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