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March 13, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J C Drilling & Ditching · Fall onto or against objects

Injury slipped and fell on 3/13/09 at 3:00 pm. He was picking up auger equipment to bring back to the garage for repairs. He fell on the flighting of the auger. He was hurt but did not go to the hospital. He was not better in 1 week. So he went for x-rays at Punxatary Hospital on 3/20/09. He has a cracked rib.

February 9, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J C Drilling & Ditching · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was lifting a conveyor up to move it over. Then his knee gave out.

July 25, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
J C Drilling & Ditching · Struck by flying object

EE was walking past the conveyor and a lump of coal rolled off the side and bounced off the tire and hit him in the mouth.

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