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November 21, 2018 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Cambria CoGen Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was installing access door on the BMR when trolley beam moved striking mechanic on the right side of head.

August 30, 2012 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cambria CoGen Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was cleaning ash underneath the belt.EE attempted to use a fox tail brush,the belt idler caught his glove pulling his hand into a pinch point.EE pulled his hand out,had received severe compression trauma.EE called control room 911 called,EE's crew responded and first aid given to stop the bleeding.At 5:24 a.m.the ambulance arrived,EE was transported to E.R.See Attached

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