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July 27, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Quarry Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on a 4' step ladder working on a grease real. EE was lining up a bolt and while EE was reaching, the ladder slipped and EE lounged forward hitting EE's face. Employee went to the Medicus Urgent Care, Dunmore where EE received (4) stitches in EE's lip and (3) stitches above EE's left eye.

December 27, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Quarry Inc · Fall from machine

Employees were working on the J50 Portable Jaw Crusher. The plant was down and employee was helping the mechanics repair the radiator. Employee was standing on the hydraulic tank handing the mechanics the parts. Employee then walked onto a ledge (6-8") to get down, lost footing and fell approx. 10-11 feet.

September 12, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Quarry Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was constructing a skid base that was elevated approximately 3' off the ground. The forklift operator was putting a beam on deck when the strap slipped causing the beam to move. Employee jumped off skid to avoid swinging beam and suffered injuries as a result of the fall.

October 27, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Quarry Inc · Fall from machine

EE was climbing up onto his D8L dozer. He slipped attempting to pull himself up the first step onto the track pads to reach the second step. He fell backwards first landing on his feet, then hitting his tailbone & then his back on the ground. Weather conditions were good and temperature was approx 41 degrees. He was covered with a blanket and was transported to a local hospital.

September 20, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Quarry Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS CLEANING MUD FROM THE MODIFIED STACKER OF PRIMARY #1. THE EQUIPMENT WAS MUDDY FROM THE PREVIOUS NIGHT'S STORM. EE SLIPPED ON WET MUD ON PLATFORM AND TRIED TO JUMP OFF (4') TO PREVENT A FALL. WHEN EE LANDED ON HIS FEET HE ROLLED OVER ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE, CAUSING PAIN.

July 20, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Quarry Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was moving in and around a litter fence and tripped over a section of the fence. he fell backwards onto the piping. An ambulance was called where he was taken to the hospital and treated for three broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

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