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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 12, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hanson Aggregates Pma Inc · Struck by falling object

Rock fell from roof of mine and landed on the basket of the anfo loader. The operator was in the cab and suffered a back sprain. The employee had restrictions placed on his work by a doctor causing the injury to be recordable.

March 31, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hanson Aggregates Pma Inc · Struck by falling object

A small rock fell from the back and hit the employee's hard hat, shoulder, and arm.

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