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January 21, 2026 PA · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Anthracite Corporation · Fall from machine

Dragline operator exiting machine after end of shift stepped down from shoe and slipped. Dragline operator fell to ground landing on left hip. Dragline operator was assisted to their feet by witness/oiler and both clocked out for the day. Dragline operator went to hospital later that day where they were diagnosed with a left hip socket fracture and were admitted for surgery.

August 8, 2025 PA · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Anthracite Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Portable fire extinguisher accidentally discharged in excavator cab. While attempting to step down from the machine the tracks were not aligned causing the excavator operator to hang from the grab handle of the cab. This strained left bicep tendon causing injury.

March 15, 2023 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Anthracite Company Incorporated · Fall from ladders

Mechanic was hoisting antifreeze drum on to a rack while standing on an A-frame ladder. A gust of wind caused the drum to sway, and the mechanic lost balance and fell from the ladder a distance of 2 to 3 feet to the ground. The mechanic completed the shift but later went to the hospital where mechanic was diagnosed with left side 9 & 10 rib fractures.

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