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September 25, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Lime Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was descending stairs on drill, facing drill. Miner's foot slipped and hurt both knees.

December 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Lime Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was walking across the lot when he slipped and fell on ice, spraining his back shoulder and right hand.

June 15, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Lime Company Inc · Fall from machine

The victim attempted to climb the loader steps and fell backwards. He landed on the ground and cut the back of his head, this also caused a concussion.

February 19, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Lime Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE was using a pry bar to correct the skirting on a conveyor belt. When the bar slipped, EE lost his balance and fell to the ground, landing on his head, breaking several vertebrae, and also broke his left wrist.

July 27, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Lime Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was rushing thru the scalehouse when she slipped and fell due to a wet spot on the floor.

September 16, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Lime Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING DOWN OFF LOADER TO GET FUEL. WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE LADDER, ONE FOOT WAS IN THE MUD. HE SLIPPED & FELL TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

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