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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 31, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Asbury Advanced Materials · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a medical emergency that was called in to MSHA at the time of occurrence. There was no injury to the individual, the employee experienced an event related to low blood sugar. They were transported by ambulance to the hospital where they observed them and diagnosed this condition.

January 29, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Asbury Advanced Materials · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted while exiting a forklift injuring their back.

May 7, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Asbury Advanced Materials · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was treating prior to the event for pain in EE's knee that was not work related. EE was walking down a set of stair when EE reported a "pop" in EE's knee. EE did not fall, EE did not slip and EE did not trip. The employee was wearing a knee brace at the time and had no restrictions from EE's physician.

July 26, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Asbury Advanced Materials · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operating a weed wacker in front of the lab area. He disturbed a nest of yellow jackets that was in the ground. He couldn't hear them swarm because of the noise of the weed wacker. He was struck many times on the head, neck, arms and leg areas.

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