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November 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

The employee was cutting a metal plate using a grinder equipped with a metal cutting wheel. A piece of debris went under EE's face shield & safety glasses & landed in EE's left eye.

June 6, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object

Employee had just finished cutting a bent handrail with cutting torches. EE hit EE's left forearm on the handrail and received a laceration. The laceration required three sutures.

February 13, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a torch to melt ice when the torch turned in his left hand and the flame went across the back of his right hand. He suffered a 2nd degree burn.

July 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cutting a hole in a chute using cutting torches when a piece of metal got behind his cutting safety glasses and went into his left eye. He went to the ER and was told he had scratched his eye. They did not remove anything from his eye at the ER, but he was given prescription eye drops.

May 13, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using cutting torches when a piece of hot metal got behind his goggles and into his eye. He went to the Emergency Room on 05/14/2013 and they removed the material from his eye and gave him a prescription for eye drops.

March 28, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Using compressed air to get bulk cement flowing and when it did, it got into his eyes.

January 19, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was operating a air powered jackhammer. EE was removing built up cement debris. A solid piece propelled toward his face and somehow got behind his safety glasses.

October 1, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing a lock from an adjustor with an impact wrench. The heat created pressure, which pushed the impact wrench into the mans chest. He was taken to hospital to be checked for possible internal injuries, which were not apparent at the time of the injury. He will be out of work until Oct 20 to be sure any trama to kidney or liver is healed.

January 17, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

The man was welding when the steel he was welding fell on the top of his right foot causing a severe bruise. He will be on light duty until the pain and swelling subside.

January 30, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was unplugging Dense Phase Spill Pump. Cement Pulsed out of inspection door when convey cycle started.

October 6, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

The injured man was cutting a plate when a hot chip fell into his glove and caused a second degree burn to his left wrist. No work missed but he will be on light duty until the wrist heals.

June 28, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The men received a hairline fracture to left arm when a tension bolt suddenly broke one when he was removing it. will be off work 1 week due to holidays and weekend should return following wednesday.

January 6, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED MAN WAS REMOVING A NUT. WHEN THE SPINNING NUT CAME FREE FROM THE BOLT IT CONTACTED HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER CAUSING A CUT WHICH REQUIRED A STITCH.

January 23, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED MAN WAS HIT ON RIGHT LEG BY A FALLING ROCK. HE WAS CHECKED AT ER AND FOUND ONLY TO HAVE SUSTAINED A BRUISE. HE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN AND RELEASED BACK TO WORK.

October 13, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERAITNG BC CAT EXECAVATOR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WENT TO DR. AT NOON TIME. HE IS GOING TO BE SCHEDULED FOR THERAPY IN THE FUTURE HE IS NOW ON VACATION (1 WEEK) AND IS TO RETU RN TO JOB NO RESTRICTIONSL; THIS FORM BEING FILED PER INSTRUCTION OF DENNIS YESKO PENDING WORKCOMPS ACCEPT OR DENIAL

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