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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 28, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Slippery Rock Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of rope with a utility knife and cut the upper part of the thumb on their left hand.

December 30, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Slippery Rock Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2 employees working on the plant one of them was hitting a part with a hammer when it bounced off the part and hit the other employee in the mouth.

March 5, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Slippery Rock Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting urethane for the plant with a utility knife. Utility knife slipped and he stabbed himself in the thigh.

October 18, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Slippery Rock Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing bolts on a conveyor chute with a hammer and chisel. Employee struck his left thumb while hitting the chisel.

July 14, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Slippery Rock Materials Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was adjusting the brakes on the rock truck. was pushing wrench with his foot and his knee popped.

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