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739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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April 5, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Pavement & Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TIGHTEN A SPRING TENSION BOLT WRENCH SLIPED OFF CAUSING HAND TO JERK FORWARD CUTTING RIGHT THUMB ON SCREEN

January 28, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Pavement & Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MECHANIC WAS PRESSING BUSHING ONTO WALK BEAMS THE HANDLE ON THE PORTA POWER BROKE CAUSING HAND TO SMASH FRACTURING THE RT MIDDLE FINGER

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