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July 25, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O-N Minerals (PenRoc) Company LP · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on a piece of motor when his lower left leg hit a piece of metal on the motor causing a laceration to his leg. The employee self treated the injury and did not report the injury until 07-28-08. The doctor's report was delayed in the mail system and was not found by the ALPM until 10-24-08.

August 21, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O-N Minerals (PenRoc) Company LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing ladder to operator's cab of a Cat 60 ton haul truck when he felt a pain in his lower back.

August 15, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O-N Minerals (PenRoc) Company LP · Struck against stationary object

Employee exited tri-axel dump truck at customer site, turned to close door of truck, bumped elbow on edge of door.

May 24, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O-N Minerals (PenRoc) Company LP · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to loosen a conveyor idler when his left hand slipped, pinching his finger between conveyor & idler.

May 19, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O-N Minerals (PenRoc) Company LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING & CARRYING A 48" X 52" SCREEN PANEL (APPROX.50 LBS.) WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS GROIN, RESULTING IN A HERNIA. EE REPORTED INJURY THE DAY OF OCCURANCE, CONTINUED TO WORK LIGHT DUTY, OPERATION SCHEDULED 6/1/05.

July 13, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O-N Minerals (PenRoc) Company LP · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WITH A CRUSHER BAR REPLACEMENT. WHEN HE REMOVED THE ANTIROTATING DEVICE TO REPOSITION THE BAR HIS RIGHT FOOT WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE BAR & HOUSING.

November 7, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Global Stone Penroc LP · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LOADING A BULK TRUCK WHEN HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER ON A STEEL BEAM.

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