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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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August 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing the wheel on a hand grinder. EE accidentally depressed the trigger lock and trigger. The grinder then jolted from EE's hand and cut the left ring finger.

March 5, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut steel and a spark went into his ear.

July 30, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE CONVERTER OF A DRAGLINE. HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND INTO THE ENGINE FAN.

May 30, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A BOLT WHILE REMOVING THE NUT WITH AN AIR GUN, BOLT CUT FINGER.

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