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February 23, 2006 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Penfield Collieries Llc · Struck by falling object

Working on screen had screen held up with chain & comalongs. Chain broke screen came down hitting victims left hand with spring mount.

December 14, 2005 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Penfield Collieries Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was adjusting forks on forklift got his thumb caught between fork and frame.

June 21, 2005 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Penfield Collieries Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

STEAMING OUT BED OF MECHANICS' TRUCK THE EMPLOYEE RAN THE WAND ACROSS THE TOP OF HIS FOOT, BURNING HIS FOOT.

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