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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 22, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Bucks County Crushed Stone · Flash burns (electric)

WHILE USING A S7REWDRIVER TO TAKE WIRE OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR VIBRATING SCREEN AT SECONDARY PLANT, A WIRE CAME IN CONTACT WITH PANEL CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION. H HE RECEIVED BUR3S TO HANDS, ARMS SHOULDERS, FACE, NECK AND EARS

October 22, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Bucks County Crushed Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE USING A S7REWDRIVER TO TAKE WIRE OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR VIBRATING SCREEN AT SECONDARY PLANT, A WIRE CAME IN CONTACT WITH PANEL CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION HE RECEIVED BURNS 7O FACE AND IRRITATION TO EYES

October 22, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Bucks County Crushed Stone · Flash burns (electric)

WHILE USING A S7REWDRIVER TO TAKE WIRE OFF CICUIXX CIRCUIT BREAKER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR VIBRATING SCREEN AT SECONDARY PLANT, A WIRE CAME IN CONTACT WITH PANEL CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL EXPL OSION. HE RECEI5ED MINOR BURNS TO FACE AND IRRATATION TO EYES

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