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March 3, 2022 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mallard Contracting Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee bent over to pickup a piece of metal off the ground. When EE grabbed the metal, EE cut right middle finger on the sharp edge. While working on the 777 haul truck box.

September 25, 2018 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mallard Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting side control cabinet door. Door slipped and right wrist twisted. Employee felt tear in forearm and upper arm, followed by a burning sensation.

April 5, 2017 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mallard Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting blocks to put under D9 dozer blade. Employee heard a pop in their arm.

November 11, 2016 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mallard Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a guard onto conveyor. Twisted - Straining lower back.

November 13, 2015 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mallard Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was placing a pipe at the breaker - Rubber flap caught on pipe flipping up causing debri to enter eyes

September 18, 2015 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mallard Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a hydraulic filter housing to install on truck. He felt a straining on his upper left leg close to the hip area.

May 19, 2014 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mallard Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 100 pound block of wood to put under a loader. Employees belly button popped outward while lifting.

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