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.
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Mountain Top Anthracite · Accident type, without injuries
June 16, 2008
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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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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