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1983–2026
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August 11, 1986 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

WHILE EMPL GREA8ING PORTABLE CONNVEYOR HEAD PULLEY,BELT ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATED CAUSING EMPL TO FALL FROM END OF BELT.

October 26, 1984 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Pennsylvania Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL DRIVING PIN INTO DOZER TRACK WITH SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN PIECE OF PIN BROKE OFF ENTERING EMPL RIGHT HAND LOWER STOMACH REGION.

April 29, 1983 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Western Pennsylvania Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

CLEANING SHAKER,ROCK 18\\DIA FELL OFF TOP OF SHAKER,FELL ON RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN STEEL TOE AND ANKLE.

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