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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 30, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Upon removal of vandal shield from door of excavator, the shield slipped from the hand of the employee. EE proceeded to throw out left foot to stop it from falling to the ground. This action resulted in a pulled groin muscle.

June 28, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

Miner was helping change worn out return idler on a conveyor. While positioning self, a small clump of mud fell from above on to miner's face and eye.

March 30, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was manually adjusting the tines on a forklift, while letting go of tine with left hand before removing right hand, gravity took over, resulting in the right middle finger being pinched by the tine and tine backboard.

September 13, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying discharge hose from hole to hole. Suffered a shoulder strain resulting in physical therapy.

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