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739,488
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3,112
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1983–2026
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February 6, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carbonite Filter Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING TO THE REAR OF THE SHAKER ROOM AND NOTICED A LOOSE PIECE OF GRATING HE STEPPED ON THE SOLID END OF IT,RESULTING IN HIS FALL.

April 25, 1989 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carbonite Filter Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WHILE BENT DOWN TO CHECK COAL LEVEL IN HOPPER FOOT SLIPPED & JAMMED CAUSING KNEE TO POP CAUSING DAMAGE TO LEFT KNEE

May 16, 1988 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carbonite Filter Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED WAS GREASING THE BEARINGS ON THE SHAKER AND AS HE WALKED TO THE FRONT OF THE SHAKER HE TRIPPED OVER A MAT THAT IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE SWITCH GEAR AND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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