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1983–2026
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February 2, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Materials Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A 50 LB BAG OF FEED STOCK INTO THE BIN WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL OVER A PALLET AS HE FELL HIS HAND KNOCKED THE GUARD OUT OF PLACE CAUSING HIS HAND TO BE CAUGHT IN THE VALVE .

February 7, 1983 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Materials Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEES FEET WERE WET AND AS HE WALKED ON MEATAL RAMP HE SLIPPED AND SPRAINED ANKLE

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