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1983–2026
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August 27, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Allied Block Chemical Company · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON TOP OF A RAILCAR.HE WAS LIFTING A LADDER OUT OF A HOLE IN THE RAIL CAR.WHEN HE LIFTED THE LADDER,IT HIT AN ELECTRIC LINE.

March 4, 1984 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Allied Block Chemical Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS RECONNECTING A PIPE ON AIR LOCK FAN. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF PIPE AND WENT INTO AIR LOCK FAN. HE WAS USING NO TOOLS AT THE TIME.

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