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September 18, 2006 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Maple Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was cleaning off grizzly bars on the screen plant. He was on the platform leading into the loader cab. He was behind the platform railing pulling plastic from the grizzly bars when he slipped and fell between the loader and the screen plant. His left foot contacted the loader step fracturing his left ankle.

December 6, 2004 PA · Coal scalper-screen operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Maple Coal Company · Fall from machine

Employee jumped off coal belt stacker steps and landed awkward on left foot and immediately felt pain near toes. Got x-rayed and nothing broke - just bruised.

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