Homer City Coal Processing Corporation · Struck against stationary object
EE was using a combination wrench to loosen a bolt; the wrench slipped causing ee to strike his right hand on a channel support.
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June 29, 2009
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homer City Coal Processing Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Employee was pulling on the chain of a chain hoist and experienced pain in his right shoulder.
December 22, 2006
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homer City Coal Processing Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was using a utility knife to cut a cardboard box. Employee lacerated his left thumb with the utility knife.
December 9, 2006
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homer City Coal Processing Corporation · Struck by flying object
Employee was bending a piece of 1/4" x 2" steel strap around a piece of pipe. He lodged one end of the strap between the pipe and a pipe hanger, and was heating the strap with a torch and hitting it with a hammer. The strap came out of the area between the pipe and pipe hanger and struck the employee in the mouth.
March 14, 2003
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homer City Coal Processing Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS STANDING NEAR THE TOP OF A 16' STEP LADDER SWINGING A 3 LB HAMMER TRYING TO LOOSEN A PVC FITTING WHEN LADDER WOBBLED CAUSING HIS BACK TO TWIST. THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED DUE TO PHYSICA L THERAPY BEING STARTED ON APRIL 10, 03 AND TO CONTINUE FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS.
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