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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

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.

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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