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May 8, 2014 PA · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M S M Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped down off of my bulldozer, on to the ground had a pain in left ankle, and finished my shift. We were off Friday, but by Friday night ankle was in severe pain. Went of Drs. on 5/12, had exray and MRI and was placed in walking boot and put on medication. Results of exray and MRI are unknown at this time. Sincerely

October 22, 2008 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
M S M Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator has carpal syndrone affecting both wrists. Operator is having surgery on 10/22/08.

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