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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 18, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was welding under the feeder at the primary plant at Penn MD Quarry when a welding bead dropped and fell down into EE's boot, burning the top of EE's left foot

August 12, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Flash burns (welding)

EE's eyes burned after welding the portable hopper.

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