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July 6, 2012 PA · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Grove City Materials · Fall from machine

The injured person was exiting his John Henry drill facing forward. As he stepped out he hooked his right foot and fell approx. 18 inches onto the drill track. He was taken by ambulance for evaluation. He was evaluated to have bruised ribs, was given a prescription pain medication and released.

April 12, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Neshannock Sand & Gravel, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING THE EXCAVATOR, HE STOPPED THE MACHINE TO GET OUT AND CHECK HIS WORK. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN TO THE GROUND, HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

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