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May 15, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on the lowest step of a 4 foot step ladder to work on a F250 and stepped down twisting EE's right ankle on level ground causing a sprained ankle requiring a day of rest and no climbing ladders for 2 weeks.

January 5, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee rolled left ankle stepping off of a block

November 12, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

On November 12th EE was oiling the mill when his foot slipped and his right knee landed on a piece of angle iron and lacerated his right knee. Miner was treated at a care facility and returned to work.

February 9, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 2/9 the miner washed his vehicle and slipped on an icy spot injuring his left knee. The miner reported the this to his supervisor and returned to work. On 3/9 he requested medical attention and was examined and released with no restrictions or medications. On 3/21 during a follow-up exam he was given medication for pain and was released with no restrictions

May 19, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking across concrete pad.

February 3, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Haul Truck Driver slipped on ice spraining his left ankle and effusion to left knee.

April 23, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Plant operator slipped and fell against a guard after changing a screen, he was wearing a harness. The Operator fractured a rib.

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