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May 2, 2019 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

In repairing screener, EE released the open/close lever and in doing so did not anticipate the weight of the equipment. The equipment began to close rapidly and caught EE's finger between the screener and channel iron.

July 22, 2017 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc · Struck by falling object

The employee was removing steel roof beams and materials. While attempting to remove a beam, the injured was struck on the back and neck areas by a piece of falling steel.

May 17, 2015 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Struck against stationary object

while checking the dust collector operator lifted the lid up and removed the clogged dust popped lid up and slid down and cut the operators finger.

September 29, 2014 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting and stacking 60 pound bags. Claimed he hurt shoulder/back.

June 25, 2014 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was ducking under the dryer to look at gear when a bolt sticking out of the dryer knocked off his hard hat. When he reacted to catch it, another bolt struck him on the top of his head.

May 16, 2014 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee went to pick up gloves and lacerated right thumb on a razorblade dispenser.

January 9, 2014 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting 60 pound bags of Carb-O-Cite material. He felt sharp pains in his right elbow and couldn't lift any longer.

December 7, 2013 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee attempted to lift latch on tanker truck. Latch was rusted and partially frozen shut. Employee felt a pull in groin and left arm near elbow joint.

September 20, 2013 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Struck by falling object

While loading tanker, pulley on chute broke causing chute to fall on employee's left foot.

July 22, 2013 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Stacking bagged material into a box bottom. The box bottom shifted on the pallet. He picked up the end of the box bottom to move it back on to the pallet. Did not notice any pain until he got home. Reported incident to supervisor on 07/23/13.

April 30, 2013 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending over and shrink wrapping a pallet of material. After he finished wrapping the pallet, his back began to tighten.

February 22, 2013 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bagging material when he felt his right arm start to hurt.

February 20, 2013 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was opening bagged material and material got in his right eye.

January 10, 2013 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was dumping barrels, he bent over to pick up empty barrel and started having muscle spasms.

June 29, 2012 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on street sweeper changing the hydraulic valve. Employee was wearing safety glasses. Debris in his left eye.

April 24, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was on top of a railcar. Lifted the mat so they can move the car.

January 21, 2011 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning rollers, inside the die. Glove got caught. Injured fingers on his left hand

November 20, 2010 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamokin Filler Company Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Right hand was caught between dryer and chute. Steel ripped EE's skin.

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