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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 9, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Highway Materials LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting wear plates into a chute. When they stood up they felt a pop in right knee. EE told supervisor they would be fine. Came in next night and worked until about 11 pm, and told supervisor they wanted to get the knee looked at because it was still swollen. EE went clinic to be seen.

September 11, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Highway Materials LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee went to get a tool while working with others on screen performing maintenance. EE didn't return quickly and co-workers went to look for EE. EE was found on the catwalk disoriented, not knowing what happened and not knowing EE's name. an ambulance was called.

January 16, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Highway Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WIND BLEW PICK-UP TRUCK AND DOOR CLOSED ON EE'S FINGER.

January 23, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Highway Materials Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS COMPLAINING OF SHORTNESS OF BREATH, BLURRED VISION, DIZZY.

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