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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 30, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting steel liner in screen and was using a pry bar. Pry bar slipped and steel liner struck employee on top of left foot

May 23, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was lying down underneath chute of stationary crusher attempting to dislodge limestone that was stuck. rock was dislodge and additional rock that employee did not see also fell striking EE in the right portion of EE's forehead

February 10, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting hose with pocket knife and knife slipped puncturing left forearm. Employee received 5 stitches.

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