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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 13, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPENING SCALE HOUSE WINDOW TO GIVE A CUSTOMER A TICKET, EMPLOYEE STRAINED HER BACK.

May 3, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AT SAT MAY 3, EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING AWAY A DIRT COMPACTOR AND WHEN HE PULLED IT UP ON A SIDEWALK (4" HIGH). THE COMPACTOR FELL OVER. THE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO STOP THE TOOL FROM FALLING. HE REPORTE D NO PROBLEM AT THAT TIME, BUT ON MONDAY, MAY 5, HE REPORTED THAT HE COULD NOT MOVE HIS ARM.

February 17, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING A 1FTX1FT PIECE OF STEEL PLATE EMPLOYEE TWISTED THE WRONG WAY & REPORTED PAIN IN RT LOWER BACK

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