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December 7, 2004 PA · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Future Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Stepping from drag tracks to platform, he slipped and grabbed for the handrail. He smacked his hand on the handrail; possible fracture on right hand.

February 27, 2004 PA · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Future Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

POUNDING ON OBJECT WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER, PIECE OF STEEL CHIPPED OFF AND FLEW INTO UPPER LEG.

December 12, 2002 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Future Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF LADDER ON SIDE OF FOOT AND FOOT WAS BRUISED.

August 26, 2002 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler ELECTRICAL
Future Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING BATTERY AND IT EXPLODED IN HIS FACE. BURNS ON FACE AND EYE DAMAGE.

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