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273,095
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2000–2026
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May 24, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey MACHINERY
Neiswonger Construction Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The truck operator was checking why a hydraulic cooling fan wasn't running. As ee checked the winning behind the fan and plugging in the wires the fan started up. A foreign object broke through the protecting cover over the fan and cut left pointer finger tip of operator, cut was repaired by 6 stitches.

July 24, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Neiswonger Construction Inc. · Struck by falling object

Laborer was assisting mechanic putting track back on Hyundai 480 Excavator. The chain attached to the track broke and caused the track to fall on laborers foot.

April 21, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Neiswonger Construction Inc. · Struck by falling object

Laborer was working around the side of of the KPI crusher and a piece of limestone fell from the top of the Crusher striking the Laborer on the head and right hand. Laborer was wearing hard hat.

August 8, 2011 PA · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Neiswonger Construction Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Dozer operator removing overburden from the detonated shot. Was side-cutting 8' high lift on the left side of the shot, removing material and establishing a tight side-wall pushing on approximate 45 degree angle. He got to the edge of the wall, went to put dozer in reverse when the tight track of machine dipped and rolled.

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