EE was attempting to loosen a binder holding a piece of equipment on a lowboy trailer. Binder unexpectedly popped open & he was hit in the forehead with the handle, while wearing his hard hat. Called 911 & taken to ER. Treated & released.
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April 13, 2012
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silverbrook Anthracite Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
April 21, 2006
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silverbrook Anthracite Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE's were loading scrap tin to be recycled. The employee moved to lift a heavier piece of scrap to uncover the tin; he pulled a muscle in his back.
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