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September 26, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped off concrete pad slipping and falling to the ground causing a concussion

June 28, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking downstairs when employee lost footing and slid down the stairs injuring left ankle.

April 27, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was servicing a loader. While working on the work platform of the loader, Employee mis-stepped and employee's foot left the platform and stepped down onto the top rung of the ladder, causing employee to lose balance falling 70" down onto a concrete floor. The employee landed on employee's feet, however sustained injuries to left foot and hip.

October 26, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was checking oil in hauler and was standing on steps. They slipped and struck diesel fill nozzle with right wrist. EE suffered undiagnosed non-specific wrist injury. EE was placed on restricted duty.

August 12, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee dismounted from cab of hauler and planted left foot at an angle resulting in foot strain.

April 9, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over rug outside of Scalehouse and fell. Striking head. Employee suffered head laceration and required 4 staples

December 6, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped backwards and twisted left knee.

June 29, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stumbled on steps and caught underarm on latch pin

July 20, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of ticket booth and turned ankle on steps. EE twisted ankle and hard hat cause a head laceration.

March 15, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner had pneumonia, suffered a coughing fit, passed out and struck finger.

November 19, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped on beam to install rigging and foot slipped. Injured left ankle. Went to care facility for evaluation. Referred to Orthopedist. Was able to return to full duty.

July 3, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was cutting hinge on engine excavator cover and fell off

January 7, 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
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

DRIVER ARRIVED @3:45PM, DROPPED EMPTY CONTAINER, HOOKED UP FULL CONTAINER, @4PM FELL WHILE WALKING BACK TO THE TRUCK. @4:14PM DRIVER USED CELL PHONE TO CONTACT COMPANY OFFICE REGARDING ACCIDENT. INJURY TO HEAD, NECK, SHOULDER, ARMS, UPPER BODY. TAKEN TO HERSHEY MEDICAL BY AMBULANCE FOR TREATMENT. RELEASED FROM E/R AFTER CT SCAN AND STITCHES. FOLLOW UP WITH FAMILY DOCTOR.

December 26, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on snow covered ice and sprained left knee.

October 30, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped while climbing down a ladder and fell onto shoulder.

September 28, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was installing a new hose under crusher CR-3. The hose became stuck and the employee pulled on the hose to free it. The hose broke loose and the employee lost his footing and fell back against the side of the crusher. Employee suffered back strain.

June 15, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee did not follow procedure and got out of truck violating posted rule. He twisted left knee. Employer became aware of recordable status on 06/15/12.

June 11, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working at PI-G Pump, setting up a level detector the EE stepped down on a pipe then stepped on to a flat base and when stepping off the base onto the ground he lost balance and twisted his ankle and knee.

May 18, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

R knee contusion was suffered when ee caught his foot in 1/4" line climbing down on back air line.

March 9, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall from machine

Miner was dismounting from cab of drill when the grab bar broke loose and he fell backward approximately 4 ft onto his bottom, back and head. His head struck the ground and causing a laceration and bruise.

January 17, 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
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE finished end of day mixer washout and slipped on ice and hard packed. He broke his fall with his right arm outstretched.

April 9, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going up the stairs to the control panel in the bagging area and twisted his right knee. No immediate pain was felt, but conditions worsened over the following days. Employee refused medical treatment until 6/3/10.

September 15, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was dismounting from water truck. Lost footing on step and fell backward. Grabbed steering wheel and jerked left elbow in the process of stopping fall.

October 20, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped and fell on icy walkway, fell and twisted his knee.

October 5, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was checking spray bar, slipped on an incline and banged right leg on a bolt that was sticking out which caused a contusion on his right lower leg.

March 29, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

He was standing on running board, tried to step over to a barrier, foot slipped and he fell forward and his body weight crushed his right wrist into the barrier.

January 12, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He was pulling a hose from fuel truck, tripped backwards over rocks and fell on buttocks.

March 9, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall from ladders

Was using a ladder as a work platform. Reached to far out from ladder and fell approx. 8 ft. to the ground. Injured his right elbow.

November 1, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE WHEEL CHOCKS FROM HAUL TRUCK TIRES. ONE CHOCK WAS STUCK. PULLED HARD ON CHOCK. LOST BALANCE AND STRUCK HAND/FINGERS ON THE TRUCK FRAME CAUSING INJURY TO FINGER.

April 23, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WASHING THE WINDSHIELD OF A HAUL TRUCK. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE GROUND, SUFFERING A COMPOUND FRACTURE OF THE RIGHT ANKLE AND EVULSION TYPE INJURY TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER AND LACERATIONS ON THE LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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