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April 12, 2022 PA · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Panther Creek Permitting LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE was checking computers and PDU's. When EE bent over, one computer fell on EE's head. EE had PPE on while in the container. EE said the computer rolled off and hit EE's hardhat and neck when it rolled down. The Minerva computer weighs approx. 13kg or approx. 28lbs.

January 11, 2022 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Creek Permitting LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was descending catwalk, slipped upon exiting to the ground, hit right hand on railing. Catwalk was clear of debris and snow and ice. Temperatures 10 degrees, possible residual snow on boots caused slip. Employee went to ER, it was determined no broken bones, but to follow up with orthopedic.

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