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1983–2026
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October 26, 1992 PA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Quemahoning Collieries · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED PERSON CAUGHT HIS NECK AND SHOULDER ON THE #1 BELT WHILE SCOOPING UNDER IT. BELT WAS OFF AT THAT TIME.

October 9, 1992 PA · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Quemahoning Collieries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERSON WRENCHED HIS NECK AND BACK WHILE OPERATING A SCOOP IN #5 ENTRY, GOING UNDER A BOLTER CABLE, HE CAUGHT HIS UPPER BODY ON THE CABLE.

July 30, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Quemahoning Collieries · Struck by flying object

RAN OVER PLASTIC HIT BUCKET & IT THREW MUD & DIRT IN FACE

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