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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 1, 2020 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing a ladder the employee's foot slipped and employee twisted their back.

January 25, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Poor winter conditions, snow covered ice, sub-freezing temperatures. Employee slipped and fell on left shoulder.

September 2, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped while working on grating. All surfaces were clean and dry. Plant was idle and repair work was being done.

January 9, 2009 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While getting out of the loader injury slipped on the ice and pulled something in his knee.

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