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273,095
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2000–2026
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September 12, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

20' x 10' x 2' piece of roof fell. Piece of rock fell on boom of scaler and came thru windshield striking operator in the ribs

January 3, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was welding with another EE back to back, possible welding flash or reflective flashes. Possible fragments from grinding metal.

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