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January 5, 1987 PA · Coal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
North American Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE SIDE OF THE SCALP SCREEN. HE PUT HIS HAND ON THE TOP OF THE SCALP SCREEN TO HOLD HIMSELF A ROCK CAME OFF THE BELTLINE ONTO THE SCALPER & HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND1

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