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January 25, 2005 PA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Mountaintop Coal Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Welder, cutting metal off loader bucket, metal spun loose and hit torch. Torch flew back and burned the side of his face and neck.

January 6, 2004 PA · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Mountaintop Coal Mining Inc · No Value Found

EE SLIPPED ON WET ROOF SURFACE OF DRAGLINE, FELL OFF ROOF, HIT RAILING AND LANDED ON TRACKS THEN FELL TO THE GROUND.

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