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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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February 11, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Presque Isle Corp · Struck against a moving object

Employee claims back/lumbar strain as he exited his bulldozer, or while operating it.

March 7, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Presque Isle Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was drilling wear plate and brushed chips away with hand while wearing gloves. Spiral chip from rotating drill snagged glove and cut through it, cutting middle finger on right hand. Required 9 stitches.

June 23, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Presque Isle Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING A 4" GRINDER TO GRIND OFF EXTRA BOLT LENGTH FOR BELT CLAMPS ON S2 CONVEYOR. WENT HOME FOR THE DAY, EYE WAS BOTHERING HIM. HE TRIED TO WAIT IT OUT, EYE GOT WORSE. WENT TO DOCTOR AN D THEY REMOVED MATERIAL FROM HIS LEFT EYE.

June 16, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Presque Isle Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS DRILLING AND BLOWING COMPRESSED AIR WHEN HE FELT A DISCOMFORT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. THIS INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED TO US - WE RECEIVED BILL & RESEARCHED IT.

February 23, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Presque Isle Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A HAND GRINDER ON HEAD PULLEY AND FOREIGN PARTICLE ENTERED HIS EYE.

September 22, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Presque Isle Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS REMOVING AN ANGLE THAT HOLDS SCREENS DOWN AND WHILE GRINDING THE SURFACE A HOT SPARK FLEW INTO HIS EYE.

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