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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 8, 1991 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Wesott Inc · Struck by falling object

UNLOADING 55 GALLON DRUM FROM THE BACK OF COMPANY VEHICLE. ATTEMPTED TO ROLL BARREL TO THE BACK OF COMPANY VEHICLE. LOST FOOTING FELL BACKWARDS ON TOP OF A TIE DOWN EYELET, DRUM FELL ON LEG.

March 5, 1989 PA · Coal POWERED HAULAGE

Wesott Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPL DROVE PICKUP TRUCK OFF TWP RD 551 OVER FIELD APPROX 180 FT OVER DIVERSON DITCH THEN OVER HIGHWALL 50' LANDING IN PIT. EMPL BLOOD ALCOHOL WAS 2.4.

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