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September 26, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
HMMK LLC · Struck by falling object

rock fell on right thumb

December 10, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HMMK LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice - hit head, wearing harness - may have struck neck or back. Complained of not feeling well, possible concussion, ambulance took to Pottsville hospital.

September 11, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
HMMK LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee received contusion to left foot when removing screen.

May 21, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HMMK LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was coming off Roller, he slipped and fell causing fracture to hip.

February 23, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
HMMK LLC · Struck against stationary object

Coming down from screen deck and twisted ankle.

May 19, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HMMK LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hammering a pin when a piece of material got embedded into employees hand.

December 9, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HMMK LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on ice and injured left knee.

August 6, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
HMMK LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted arm and possibly tore bicep muscle in right arm

June 11, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
HMMK LLC · Struck against stationary object

Lacerated middle finger of left hand when slid against sharp object requiring stitches

August 25, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
HMMK LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor was grinding metal stands off of the wheel assembly of a conveyor they were constructing. The contractor momentarily lost control of the grinder and cut his left index finger. The contractor was not wearing his leather gloves at the time of the incident.

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