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Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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November 3, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee noticed conveyor belt was slipping and ran to the disconnect switch and EE stumbled while pulling the disconnect arm. EE's glove got caught on the disconnect arm as EE fell causing a strain on EE's right shoulder & bicep.

December 13, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee lost footing in snow and landed on right shoulder. Initial diagnosis is a partially torn Rotator cuff

November 29, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting into service truck and the step which is the battery box lid came loose and caused the employee to slip. Slip resulted in a sprained knee.

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