THE MAN WAS WORKING ON A SCOOP TRACTOR OUTSIDE OF THE SHOP. HE WAS WALKING AROUND THE MACHINE WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK ABOUT 5" IN DIAMETER. THIS CAUSED HIS ANKLE TO TWIST & RESULTED IN A BAD SPAINED ANKLE.
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August 15, 1988
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
J & D Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
April 2, 1986
PA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
J & D Mining Inc · Rubbed or abraded
MINERS KNEEIT O7CURS FROM CRAWLING IN THE MINE
August 10, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
J & D Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS CRAWLING AROUND A MACHINE & A SHARP PIECE OF SLATE BRUISED HIS KNEE CAP. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER HIS KNEE SWELLED UP. HE HAD TO GET HIS KNEE DRAINED
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