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1983–2026
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January 31, 1995 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Custom Coals-Dilltown · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WALKING DOWN THE PLANT REFUSE BIN STEPS, WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

September 23, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Custom Coals-Dilltown · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS USING A BURNDING TORCH TO REMOVE A REFUSE BOX FROM THE DIESTER TABLE WHEN A PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL GOT UNDER HIS HOOD AND GLASSES AND WENT INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

March 11, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Custom Coals-Dilltown · Struck against stationary object

REPAIRING A JACK ON 988 HIGHLIFT THE EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING THE PIN WITH A PRY BAR AND IT SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE HIGH LIFT AFTER HIS HARD HAT FELL OFF.

February 10, 1994 PA · Coal FIRE
Custom Coals-Dilltown · Accident type, without injuries

A HEAT SOURCE UNDER THE RAW COAL SILO BELT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED THE BELT TO BURN. APPROXIMATELY 1250 FT. OF CONVEYOR BELT, IDLER, ELECTRICAL AND SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE RESULTED.

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