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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 5, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Tri-State River Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Using torch to cut steel, torch leaking oxygen flashed and burned right arm.

August 18, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Tri-State River Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Winch pulling wire (cable) rope up the deck. Cable got tight, pulled cable off cleat, striking man in legs, knocking him to the deck.

June 22, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Georgetown Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Flash burns (welding)

Looking at arch of welders stinger-flushburn.

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