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October 17, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal hand scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

employee experienced shoulder and elbow pain from overuse that was treated with first aid that helped but eventually worsened. The employee eventually requested to be seen by physicians where they received medical treatment required for reporting.

April 22, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting a piece of corroded angle iron with a spear like point while inside of a chute at the wash plant. The employee tapped on the cut piece of angle iron with a hammer causing the entire 8-foot piece to come loose, falling and puncturing the top of EE's left foot a quarter inch above EE's steel toe boot.

February 10, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a liner with hand saw and cut index finger on left hand.

November 22, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

EE threw a track on EE's L8 drill rig. While compressing the track tensioner EE struck the tensioner with a sledge hammer. When struck a shard of metal broke off the tensioner and punctured EE's right thigh. EE received sutures and butterfly closures at the Urgent Care Center.

September 29, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a hydraulic wrench working on crusher when wrench slipped and pinched a finger against metal flange.

May 6, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal hand scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was hand scaling rib wall when bar slipped and EE hit their right hand against rock surface. Resulted in bruise to middle finger of right hand.

September 10, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was trying to dislodge bearing in crusher shaft that was stuck, employee used prybar to move bearing, it fell down shaft and struck employee's finger and top of hand.

November 29, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using torque wrench and did not release handle. Wrench jerked employees arm and shoulder

February 1, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was trying to loosen a nut on an oil screen and lacerated hand.

May 9, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was swinging sledge hammer repeatedly to remove drill bit and then felt soreness in lower back.

March 11, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding screen in place and was struck on finger with hammer.

January 5, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driller was hammering on drill bit and metal shard flew off and hit employees hand

June 26, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

Hydraulic pump was being lifted by chain, chain slipped and pump fell onto employee foot.

February 14, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splicing conveyor belt and blade on utility knife broke off and cut finger.

May 2, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was using a wrench to loosening a bolt on a screen guard. He pulled a shoulder muscle while pulling on the wrench.

July 26, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a sledge hammer to tighten down nut on crusher mantle liner. He struck his right thumb nailbed with the hammer.

May 21, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening up a come-a-long and the chain broke. Chain hit employees rt hand, and broke rt middle finger.

August 14, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pipe wrench slipped off screw and smashed L finger on side of screw shell. Finger was lacerated and required stitches.

March 16, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering on a steel bar when a sliver of metal struck him in the chest.

March 6, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

4 Employees were tightening nuts on crusher using 20 lb sledge. A metal piece splintered off and struck employee in the lower R abdomen.

June 10, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was trying to open a clogged chute and hit his right index finger on a piece of sharp metal, cutting finger.

September 11, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting belting, knife slipped and he cut the top of his left hand.

June 27, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He was using a come-along to put steel plate in chute and developed pain in his right elbow.

October 10, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was helping set the tightness of a gyrapheric crusher and pinched his left ring finger. I reported this on a 7000-1 on 10/12/06 but it is not showing up in the system.

September 14, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Side skirting was being re-installed to conveyor. A pry-bar techique is used to get rubber back into position. A slip occurred during prying process causing bar to pinch left ring finger tip.

May 5, 2006 DE · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In pump room of dredge taking bell housing off of the PTO. The housing was stuck on the shaft so they used a portapower to remove it. The housing suddenly shot off of the shaft about 8" striking the employees right hand.

February 8, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pry bar and a spade to remove build up from underneath the primary motor base.

December 22, 2005 DE · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a razor knife to cut tape. Knife slipped into the palm of his hand.

September 9, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by flying object

Track drill operator was using a hammer to help a drill bit into place. A piece of metal broke free from the hammer and struck him in the leg.

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