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May 13, 2026 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Panther Creek Permitting LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was installing a small roof over a conveyor belt. A 2x4 piece of wood fell and hit EE in the right hand. EE continued to work this day and the next day, received medical attention on 05/15/2026.

December 15, 2025 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Panther Creek Permitting LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was lifting a metal box with approximately 25 pounds of welding rods inside, upon lifting the box slipped and they tried to catch it. Their finger went inside the opening of the box where you take the rods out of and the metal box sliced finger open. They returned to work after receiving 9 stitches in their finger.

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