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April 25, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A 150 LB WATER PUMP BYHIMSELF HAVING FAILED TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE. IN THE PROCESS HE LOST GRIP ON HANDLE AND FELT PULLIN CHEST RESULTING IN LEFT CHEST WALL STRAIN.

August 25, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN PROCESS OF INSTALLING DIRTY WATER PUMPIN WATER SHED-FINGERS WERE PINCED BETWEEN A BOLT& PUMP HOUSING

January 14, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON BACK OF LOADER IN ORDER TO REACH A BELT THAT HE WAS GOING TO SPLICE/ LACE. SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND.

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