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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 21, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
T. H. Kinsella, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was using chain hoist to lower cylinder from excavator, when the cylinder moved quicker than anticipated, pinning their right hand between the cylinder and the chain. Their fingers were cut when they pulled their hand away.

October 20, 2017 NY · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
T H Kinsella Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on frame of Trommell Power Screen prying on a belt scraper to adjust it. The bar slipped and hit the employee in the face causing them to fall to the ground, where they sustained injuries.

March 31, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
T. H. Kinsella, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was loosening a frozen/stuck bolt on a crusher with a wrench when EE strained/injured left shoulder. The employee did not receive "medical treatment" until 6/7/16.

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