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March 4, 2026 PA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Emerald LLC · Struck by flying object

While clearing brush, the employee got a wood shaving beneath their face shield and safety glasses, causing irritation to their left eye. Employee was evaluated by a physician and prescribed medicated eye drops. No lost workdays or restricted duty resulted.

May 8, 2025 PA · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iron Emerald LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was manually operating a GOAB switch when an overhead porcelain insulator broke into multiple small pieces. One piece fell and knocked off the employee's hard hat. A second piece fell and made contact with the right side of EE's head, near the hairline, resulting in a laceration that required medical glue for treatment.

February 11, 2021 PA · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Iron Emerald LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel, requiring surgical repair. Surgery on the right wrist has been completed. The left wrist is unscheduled at this time. **Left wrist scheduled for surgery, completed on 03/26/2021.**

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