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December 20, 1985 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE POKING ON3 SCREEN OF VIBRATOR TO KEEP SCREENS OPEN LUMP BOUNCED DOWN FROM CHUTE & STRUCK EE ON TOP OF LEFT HAND.

July 12, 1985 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

WINCH TRUCK LOWERING A PIECE OF 10" PIPE - WHEN PIPE HIT GROUND PIPE STARTED TO ROL AND EMPLOYEE PUT RIGHT AGAINST IT TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING. PIPE ROLLED ONTO HIS FOOT - FRACTURE OF RIGHT L LEG ABOVE ANKLE.

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