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April 30, 1994 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Global Coal Recovery Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING BUILDUP OFF OF RETURN BELT ROLLERS, SAID MATERIAL FELL OFF STRIKING WORKER ACROSS HIS NOSE, FORCING HEAD BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN SOME NECK DISCOMFORT THE NEXT MORNING.

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