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273,193
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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October 10, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE CAB OF EMPLOYEE'S TRUCK. EMPLOYEE CAUGHT A FINGER ON SOMETHING UNDERNEATH THE SEAT, CAUSING A LACERATION.

August 4, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading ANFO into the hole for the shot. When EE pulled the hose out, it slipped out of EE's hand, striking EE in the shoulder.

May 18, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was manually closing a door on a chute. The door did not close completely and kicked back. The handle of the door pinched the employee's finger and fractured it.

June 1, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting another employee who was removing and replacing a belt idler. The belt was not operating and was locked out at the time of repairs. While the two employees were lifting the idler, it slipped and the idler frame fell on the employee's finger.

April 27, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting up a cribbing block and felt pain in his back.

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