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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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June 11, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Binkley & Ober Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a company pick-up truck when he twisted wrong and felt pain in his back. He strained his lower back.

May 24, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Binkley & Ober Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE IN FEEDER EMPLOYEE CLIMBED DOWN THE METAL FRAME OF THE FEEDER AND TORE ROTATOR CUFF OF LEFT SHOULDER.

March 9, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Binkley & Ober Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP PERFORMING REGULAR MAINTENANCE TO PLANT. DROPPED WRENCH INTO BIN FULL OF COARSE AGGREGATE. TWISTED KNEE ON MATERIAL AFTER GOING TO RETRIEVE.

February 8, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Binkley & Ober Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMP WAS CLIMBING ONTO TEMP CATWALK, LOST BALANCE AND FELL ONTO KNEE.

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