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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 7, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was cutting a belt and accidentally cut left wrist.

September 22, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was repairing a screen barring when the wrench slipped causing the employee's finger to get jammed between the wrench and barring.

January 13, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING TO MOVE A ROLLER WITH A PRY BAR. DURING THE MOVE, THE ROLLER (NON MECHANICAL/ELECTRIC) ROLLED BACK CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO LOSE GRIP OF THE PRY BAR. THE BAR FELL ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT.

November 11, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WHILE CLEARING A PILE OF STONE HIT SOLID ROCKWHILE USING A PICK AXE.

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