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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 1, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Cement Company · Struck against a moving object

Miner was operating skid steer, backed into hole in roadway jarring the machine, EE's right elbow struck the safety bar and right shoulder contacted the cab enclosure causing a cervical strain and shoulder sprain. Injury became reportable on 10/7/2024 when employee received therapy for injury and restrictions.

February 7, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Cement Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating rail car mover with cars attached, could not stop mover or cars, struck rail car parked on siding. Extensive damage to mover and injuries to employee. MSHA was notified immediately, investigation in progress.

March 31, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Cement Company · Struck against a moving object

Manlift basket became caught on a bolt. Upon releasing the basket, the basket moved quickly causing the employee to hit his left hip area against the control panel located inside the basket.

July 26, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was using an electric pallet mover to move empty cement bags. The pallet mover became stuck and when he pushed on the handle, he felt a sharp pain in his groin area. He was sent to the doctor and was diagnosed with a hernia. Surgery was performed on 08/10/2006.

September 10, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN THE TRUCK SHE DRIVES. A REPAIR ORDER WAS ISSUED TO GET IT FIXED BUT THE LEASING CO WAS ONLY ABLE TO FIX HALF THE PROBLEM & ORDERED THE PART FOR THE OTHER PART. THE LEASING CO NEVER CALLED THAT THE PART CAME IN & IN THE MEANTIME SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THE TRUCK (NOT HER FAULT) UPON CALLING THE LEASING CO THEY TOOK THE TRUCK IN AN

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