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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 9, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 9/9 the mechanic was loosening bolts to a hydraulic pump on an excavator when he twisted his back. He was sent for medical evaluation and was returned to full duty with no restrictions.

May 17, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kinsley Construction, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was perfoming housekeeping operations around a guard shoveling material and caught his finger on the guard causing a laceration to his ring finger on his left hand.

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