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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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January 12, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williams & Son Slate & Tile Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN TANDEM WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, BOTH WERE USING PRY BARS TO LIFT STNE BLOCK. ONE PRY BAR SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER THE STONE CAUSING INJURED EMPLOYEE'S PRY BAR TO RISE, STRIKING HIM IN THE JAW.

June 5, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Williams & Son Slate & Tile Inc · Struck by falling object

PICKING UP A LARGE PIECE OF SLATE WITH HOOK ATTACHED. HOOK LET LOOSE AND FELL ON EE'S HAND. MULTIPLE FRACTURES LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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