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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

The employee was cutting a metal plate using a grinder equipped with a metal cutting wheel. A piece of debris went under EE's face shield & safety glasses & landed in EE's left eye.

March 28, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Using compressed air to get bulk cement flowing and when it did, it got into his eyes.

January 19, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was operating a air powered jackhammer. EE was removing built up cement debris. A solid piece propelled toward his face and somehow got behind his safety glasses.

January 30, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was unplugging Dense Phase Spill Pump. Cement Pulsed out of inspection door when convey cycle started.

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