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2000–2026
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October 4, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

While EE was shoveling dirt under the conveyor, another EE struck their right ankle with the skid steer while dragging dirt out.

September 26, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Fall from machine

EE stepped from the track to the top step of the hammer and slipped and fell onto the ground.

August 7, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling self up the ladder on the haul truck and slipped; felt pain in right arm.

September 27, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing guard off belt and hit self in mouth.

May 8, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

welders flash

April 24, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Pottsville Materials, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was found lying next to caterpillar excavator.

April 1, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a rotor and lacerated left thumb.

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