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3,111
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1983–2026
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February 4, 1985 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Francis Fuel Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMED TO HAVE INJURED NECK ON CONTINOUS MINER CANOPY

January 28, 1985 PA · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Francis Fuel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK MUSCLES LIFTING A BAG OF SALT

June 28, 1984 PA · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Francis Fuel Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WET SHOES/SHOULDER INJURY SLIPPED GETTING ON MACHINE

February 8, 1984 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Francis Fuel Inc · Struck against a moving object

TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR IN 6 RIGHT SECTION-HIT A HOLE IN TRAM ROAD WHICH CAUSED INJURY TO HIM.WAS SITTING ON 4\\ OF FOAM RUBBER.

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