A rock was stuck in surge bin conveyor chute. Employee was attempting to break the rock with a bar. He broke the rock and struck his left ring finger against the chute causing a deep cut.
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October 14, 2008
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unitmix Inc · Struck against stationary object
November 3, 2004
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unitmix Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Installing new coal chain on drag feeder when pulling new chain in old chain broke and a flight bar flew out striking employee on left thigh. Left thigh bruised.
September 13, 2000
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unitmix Inc · Fall onto or against objects
CHUTE AT HEAD COLLECTOR BELT WAS PLUGGED. I WAS MOVING MAGNET OUT OF THE WAY. ROPE BROKE AND I FELL BACK AGAINST STRUCTURE OF CHUTE, HITTING MY BACK.
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