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November 1, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Timothy M Smith · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MINER TRIPPED & FELL ON MUDDY STONES. HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

April 13, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Timothy M Smith · Struck by falling object

EE WORKING ON IRREGULAR FLAG, PULLED PIECE FROM PILE LOST BALANCE STONE FELL ON LEFT FOOT WHEN EE FELL AND BROKE 2 BONES IN ANKLE

December 14, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Timothy M Smith · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CLIMBING THE LADDER TO THE HAUL TRUCK, EE SLIPPED & FELL TO THE GROUND.

June 23, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver OTHER
Timothy M Smith · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

TRUCK DRIVER WENT INTO THE WOODS IN QUEST OF A SNAKE AND GOT BIT WHEN HE CAPTURED ONE.

September 17, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Timothy M Smith · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MINER STEPPED BACK AND SLIPPED OFF A PIECE OF ROCK AND FELL ON HIS TAIL BONE.

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