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1983–2026
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March 22, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anthracite Energy Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON STEPS. WORK AREA WAS CLEAR AND FREE OF ANY DEBRIS.

August 3, 1992 PA · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Templeton Coal Company · Fall from machine

64539NG LIGHT PLANT ON DRAGLINE SLIPPED OFF

January 28, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anthracite Energy Inc · Fall from machine

LOWERING HIMSELF DOWN TO LOWER LEVEL SLEAVE OF COVER ALLS CAUGHT ON METAL BAR WOULDN'T RELEASE AND TWISTED MAN AROUND IN CIRCLE MAN HUNG AND WEIGHT OF MAN BROKE LOOSE AND LANDED ON GROUND HUNG BY RIGHT ARM-MAN DID NOT TAKE PROCEDURE ON CORRECT WAY TO COMPLETE JOB.

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