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April 15, 2009 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fayette Coal & Coke Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had mud on shoes when he slipped on steps of loader, causing his left arm to pull resulting in a strain on the left shoulder and elbow. He is morbibly obese.

April 29, 2008 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fayette Coal & Coke Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was descending last step of articulated truck when his foot slipped off and he jarred his right knee when he abruptly hit the ground. Strained right knee.

June 11, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fayette Coal & Coke Inc · Fall from ladders

After greasing crusher, employee was descending ladder when his foot hung up on steps and he lost his balance and fell to the ground.

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