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Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 21, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Barletta Materials & Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

IW was using a cutting torch. A piece of metal came loose and struck IW right hand causing a laceration. The metal also struck IW right foot causing a contusion.

January 22, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Glasgow Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

IW was cutting out a bearing and hot slag went under their safety glasses and into their eye.

November 17, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Barletta Materials & Construction Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Flash on the handle of welding torch. Flame went under injured worker's glove.

August 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing the wheel on a hand grinder. EE accidentally depressed the trigger lock and trigger. The grinder then jolted from EE's hand and cut the left ring finger.

February 24, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Glasgow Inc · Struck by flying object

While operating an excavator a small rock became dislodged and flew through the open window of the cab striking employee in the face above left eye.

December 14, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Barletta Materials & Construction Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cutting steel with a torch and a piece of hot slag flew into his right eye.

March 5, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut steel and a spark went into his ear.

September 13, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Barletta Materials & Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling a dragline bucket chain and strained his upper back.

January 31, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Barletta Materials & Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a cutting torch to remove the old steel floor liner in a type B sand screw. Previously someone made a repair with crusher backing. When the employee finished cutting he removed his goggles, unaware that there was crusher backing there. Since the crusher backing had been heated a piece popped off and struck him in his left eye.

May 28, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Glasgow Inc · Struck by falling object

REMOVING ELECTRICAL DRIVE MOTOR ON D3 SCREEN AT THE SECONDARY CRUSHER PLANT. BIG TOE ON RIGHT FOOT WAS HIT WHEN LIFTING EYE ON MOTOR BROKE DROPPING MOTOR.

June 13, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Glasgow Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING MIG WELDER TO BUILD UP BARS INSIDE PRIMARY CRUSHER. HE RAISED HIS WELDING SHIELD UP WITH SAFETY GLASSES ON UNDERNEATH. HE BENT OVER TO MEASURE THICKNESS OF THE BAR, SLAG IN THE WELD POPPED, WENT UNDER SAFETY GLASSES.

July 30, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE CONVERTER OF A DRAGLINE. HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND INTO THE ENGINE FAN.

May 30, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A BOLT WHILE REMOVING THE NUT WITH AN AIR GUN, BOLT CUT FINGER.

March 20, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Glasgow Inc · Struck by flying object

GRINDING A SPLICE IN CONVEYER BELT, FOREIGN MATTER ENTERED WORKER'S EYE.

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