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273,193
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2000–2026
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December 15, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was assisting co-worker to weld pipe together. He was not wearing safety glasses or safety shield to cover his eyes so he suffered welder's flash. He did not see a doctor but missed one day of work and then returned.

March 16, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WELDING SAND PIPE A.M. SAND OR METAL WENT INTO EYE. WAS WEARING ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT. HOOD AND SAFETY GLASSES.

September 8, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

PUTTING BELTS ON CRUSHER GOT LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN BELT & SHEVE, CUT TIP OFF FINGER.

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