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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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November 17, 2025 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator OTHER
Mellott Company LLC · Struck by flying object

A gust of wind blew debris into employee's eyes

January 22, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent OTHER
Mellott Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing test showed a standard threshold shift in left ear.

August 22, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Mellott Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Possible stroke.

November 12, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
H B Mellott Estate Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE STATED HE WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY SPECIFIC EVENTCONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT. EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN.

August 27, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
H B Mellott Estate Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEANING UP TOOLS AT THE END OF SHIFT THE WIND WAS BLOWING HARD & BLEW DIRT INTO LEFT EYE.

July 21, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler OTHER
H B Mellott Estate Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAUSE OF INJURY UNKNOWN BY EE.

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