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May 19, 2025 PA · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wildcat Carbon Processing, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Coal lab technician lifted a sample bucket that was too heavy thereby injuring the lumbar region

October 28, 2024 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wildcat Carbon Processing, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning up after a welding repair in sizing screen, the Miner transferred their weight onto their left arm and rotated to swing their legs over side of sizing screen to exit. This caused the Miner to strain their left shoulder.

September 27, 2023 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wildcat Carbon Processing, LLC · Struck by falling object

While changing work shirt at the end of the shift, foreign matter that was on the Miner's shirt got into EE's eye which was removed by an eye care specialist the following day. The Miner missed the following day due to discomfort in their eye.

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