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March 18, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting CAT 777 rock truck to fill the oil. While climbing down the ladder, the employee's foot slipped off the ladder and employee suffered a rupture of the right proximal bicep tendon.

February 23, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal hammer mill operator, breaker mill operator, jaw mill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was descending the steps from the Raymond Mill. They fell down the last two steps and landed on their knees. Employee suffered a partial ligament tear in their right knee. The injury did not result in any lost time or restricted duty until they went for surgery on 08/23/2023.

January 24, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to place EE's timecard in the mailbox. EE was walking through snow from the prior night and EE slipped on ice that was covered by the snow. EE suffered a tear of EE's right rotator cuff.

August 6, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sprained left ankle when EE stepped over a small stream of water and placed EE's foot down on un-level ground.

February 14, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting bulldozer. EE's foot slipped which caused excessive weight on EE's right shoulder. The physician believes EE suffered a torn right rotator cuff.

December 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from ladders

Employee was standing on the 3rd rung of an 8' step ladder, operating a chain come along, lowering a chute from a storage bin. When the chute was approximately half way between the bin and the floor, it shifted and knocked the employee off the ladder. The employee suffered a fractured pelvis.

September 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a CAT D6 bulldozer. When EE stepped onto the ground with right leg, EE felt a pop in the right knee. EE was diagnosed with a knee sprain.

June 5, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling the fuel hose from the fuel truck to EE's drill. EE slipped and fell onto EE's back and suffered a compression fracture.

January 13, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee parked truck on the scales and when ee went to exit the truck, ee slipped on the ice and hurt shoulder and back. The employee did not seek medical attention until 01/23/2018. This injury became reportable because ee was given a physical therapy prescription.

April 22, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting excavator and their foot slipped off the step. This caused employee to lose balance and fall to the ground. Employee went to a physician on 04/24/2017 and was diagnosed with a broken rib.

February 16, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting a pickup truck when EE slipped and fell on ice. EE suffered a fractured right radius and a fractured rib.

September 28, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee slipped while exiting a drill during a rainstorm. Employee bruised chest and was in pain the next morning.

February 18, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking around the front of a loader and he stepped on some ice and fell onto his back, striking his head on the ground. He went to a physician and was diagnosed with a concussion.

November 11, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting his pick up truck and his foot slipped on the ice and he twisted his back. He did not see a physician until 11/18/2014. He is now receiving physical therapy.

July 21, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was conducting his pre-shift inspection on Cat 777 haul. When he went to descend the truck using the ladder on the cab side, his foot slipped and he fell from the walkway. He suffered bruises to his left shoulder, left foot and left leg.

March 31, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing the ladder to enter the CAT 777 haul truck when his foot slipped off the step which left him hanging from the grab rail with his right arm. He continued to work until 04/09/2014. At this time he went to see a physician and is now off work for at least 2 weeks. He will be receiving occupational therapy for a right shoulder strain.

February 11, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from machine

The employee was stepping from the walkway of the Komatsu WA800 wheel loader, onto a step to gain access in order to change the right tilt cylinder hose. He lost his balance when taking the step and fell 11' to the ground. He suffered a laceration above his right eye, a broken elbow and facial fractures.

November 12, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting the skid loader when he fell, fracturing his wrist. After the accident, the foreman drove the injured employee home and he was then laid off. Allegheny Mineral did not find out about this incident until 1/24/14. Once Allegheny Mineral confirmed that this injury occurred and was not reported, the foreman and injured employee were both terminated on 1/27/14.

June 11, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving a water discharge hose when he tripped and fell to the ground. He struck his face on the ground which caused a cut above his right eye which required sutures.

December 13, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp. · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing into the cab of the excavator. His foot slipped on the track and he fell. He injured his right shoulder during the fall. He was holding the handrail with his right hand. He went to an orthopedic surgeon on 1/28/13 and had an MRI which showed he had a rotator cuff tear. He is on light duty until his scheduled surgery on 2/20/13.

April 21, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall onto or against objects

After plant shutdown, the employee inspected area and then began spraying down the plant. A piece of mud was dislodged from the plant and slid into the employee causing him to land on a steel support member. The accident resulted in 2 broken ribs.

February 13, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man slipped on ice at bottom of fuel truck and bruised his left knee. He was able to perform his normal duties, but when he was check by doctor, he is on restricted duty which did not interfere with normal work.

May 12, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall onto or against objects

The injured man was descending a short set of steps which he slipped on the rain wetted steps and hit his head. There was nothing broken, but he is suffering from amnesia and will be off work until his amnesia clears.

October 7, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured man claims he stumbled on a rock when leaving his car to report to work. There were no witnesses known at this time. He thought it was a sprained ankle. Worked his shift but did not report accident. Went to Emergency Room noon next day & was diagnosed with a broken left fibula. Was cast and he worked normal duty next shift.

February 10, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The man was walking when he fell on ice. He felt some neck pain but not enough to keep him from working. On 3/21/05 he went to the doctor because the pain was still there. He was given a prescription for pain and relaxation. No restrictions.

August 14, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall from machine

THE MAN WAS DISMOUNTING A CAT D6 DOZER, WHEN STEPPING FROM THE TRACKS TO THE BLADE ARM WITH OUT 3 POINTS OF CONTACT, HE FELL AND CRACKED A BONE IN HIS RIGHT WRIST. A CAST WAS APPLIED AND HE IS BACK TO WORK AT SAME JOB WITH NO LOST TIME.

June 12, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall onto or against objects

THE INJURED SLIPPED AND FELL, LACERATING A FINGER ON A SHARP ROCK. SURGERY WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR A TENDON. WILL BE OFF WORK POSSIBLY 2 WEEKS.

January 21, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED MAN SLIPPED AND FELL DUE TO SNOW AND HURT LEFT BUTTOCKS. RETURNED TO WORK WITH NO LOST TIME BUT VERY SLIGHT RESTRICTIONS. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 2-6-02.

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