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March 21, 2024 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Superior Coal Preparation Co-Op LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driver was preparing to dump mine run. Loader operator noticed driver passed out leaning in passenger seat. Driver woke up & became coherent but vomited. Ambulance called and driver was taken.

August 13, 2012 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Coal Preparation Co-Op LLC · Struck against stationary object

Cut hand on piece of stainless steel went to emergency room for stitches returned to work

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