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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 10, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HMMK LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice - hit head, wearing harness - may have struck neck or back. Complained of not feeling well, possible concussion, ambulance took to Pottsville hospital.

May 21, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HMMK LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was coming off Roller, he slipped and fell causing fracture to hip.

December 9, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HMMK LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on ice and injured left knee.

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