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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Edwards Sand & Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pulled his lower back while shoveling under conveyor.

September 24, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Edwards Sand & Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED AND LOST BALANCE WHILE SERVICING CRUSHER. GRABBED ONTO CRUSHER AND PULLED SHOULDER.

May 28, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Edwards Sand & Stone · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REPLACING CUTTING EDGE ON SKID STEER LOADER BUCKET. WHILE REMOVING BOLT THE SHARP EDGE OF BOLT CUT HIS FINGER.

August 9, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Edwards Sand & Stone · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN V-BELT AND PULLEY ON SAND SCREW DRIVE.

March 8, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Edwards Sand & Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE PINCHED FINGERS BETWEEN GRIZZLY BARS ON PRIMARY FEEDER DURING REPLACEMENT.

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