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March 14, 2023 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Farragut Anthracite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The ground area around a collapsed hole gave way; employee fell backwards and into the hole. Diagnoses: cervical strain; contusion, shoulder & upper arm multiple sites; contusion of multiple sites on right hand and wrist; abrasion of right fingers; head contusion. Employee was prescribed prescription medication for spasms and was placed on restricted duty.

April 7, 2014 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Farragut Anthracite Company · Fall from machine

Employee was fueling a dozer and he slipped and fell to the ground approximately 9 feet.

March 11, 2014 PA · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Farragut Anthracite Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was hooking chain to bucket to unload. His foot slipped on rung of ladder causing him to fall against the bucket.

November 27, 2013 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Farragut Anthracite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding on a Haul Pak Truck and when he climbed down the ladder and reached the ground, his knee started pinching and swelling.

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