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2000–2026
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October 4, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

While EE was shoveling dirt under the conveyor, another EE struck their right ankle with the skid steer while dragging dirt out.

September 26, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Fall from machine

EE stepped from the track to the top step of the hammer and slipped and fell onto the ground.

August 7, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling self up the ladder on the haul truck and slipped; felt pain in right arm.

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