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June 10, 2023 PA · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gilberton Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

As employee was lifting a drilling table, the employee turned to push the table and felt a discomfort in right knee. The employee stopped work and notified the EHS professional and manager. Employee taken to clinic for an evaluation.

January 4, 2013 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gilberton Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking towards plant - slipped on ice - bruised/sprained left knee. ***Did not seek medical attention until 1/21/2013. Had surgery on 3/7/13. Returned to work on 5/6/2013.

January 14, 2010 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gilberton Coal Company · Fall from ladders

Standing on ladder thawing pipe. On way down ladder, slipped and fell to floor.

April 16, 2002 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gilberton Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS SERVICING EQUIPMENT, TRIPED AND LANDED ON METAL DRAIN PAN. EE CUT PALM OF LEFT HAND REQUIRING 11 STITCHES.

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