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December 9, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & S Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STARTING A NEW SLOPE, PUT A TANK IN THE GROUND. WE WERE ROLLING TELEPHONE POLES FROM THE BANK DOWN ON THE PIPE FOR CRIBBING. HIS GLOVES GOT CAUGHT ON THE TELEPHONE POLE AND PULLED HIM DOWN ON TOP PIPE.

November 2, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
R & S Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AT THE END OF TANK 8 FT BELOW TIMBER SHIFTED FEILL CAME DOWN AND IS SQUEEZING TIMBER AND PUSHING IT OUT.

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