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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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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.

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.

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.

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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