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September 16, 2008 PA · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Mountain Top Anthracite · Accident type, without injuries

Loader operator was clearng material when he backed into power pole causing an energized 7.7kv line to fall near the loader. Operaator was told to stay in loader until utility company came.

June 16, 2008 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountain Top Anthracite · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Running & lifting (installing) 6" + 3" steel lines causing sore back. *Miner was cleared by doctor to return to work with no restrictions on 6-22-08. Miner quit on 6-20-08.

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