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Years on record: 2000–2026
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October 9, 2015 PA · Coal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Latona Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker struck tip of right hand thumb with a 3lb hammer. Damage: Distal phalange fracture of right thumb subungual hematoma of right thumb

August 24, 2015 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Latona Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up pieces of 300 lb steel with co-worker.

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