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1983–2026
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May 8, 1993 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Somerset Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING STRUCTURE ON BELT LINE & SLTEPPED ON LADDER DECENDING TO GROUND EMPLOYEE SLIPPED TO GROUND & ANGLE IRON FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD

September 17, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Somerset Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE STEPPED OFF OF THE FRONT END LOADER APPROX. 12 INCH DOWN TO THE GROUND, AND WHEN HE MADE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND, HIS LEFT LEG TWISTED.

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