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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 5, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Refractory Sand Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING A LOADER BENEATH A BENCH AT THE QUARRY SITE. A DOZER WAS ABOVE HIM CLEARING THE BENCH WHEN A 6-7 TON ROCK FELL AND STRUCK THE LOADER BUCKET BELOW.

November 17, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Refractory Sand Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT HIS WELDING TRUCK WHEN A STEEL BIN FELL OFF HIS TRUCK CUT HIS LEFT CHEEK AND HIT HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

April 1, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Refractory Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A LEVER ON THE DROP BALL WHEN THE LEVER JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ARM.

February 18, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Refractory Sand Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WORKING UNDER CRUSHER WHEN PIECE OF METAL FELL AND LACERATED HIS RIGHT HAND.

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