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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 18, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allan Myers Materials · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slippery Condition due to heavy rain. Employee was rigging a set of steps to lift and while tightening straps the steps jerked and made the employee jump for safety, which made EE slip off a concrete pad and onto pavement. Blunt force from landing on feet made a compound fracture in Left foot.

September 19, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allan Myers Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was carrying a ladder with another miner, slipped in a mud puddle. The miner caught himself with his left hand, straining his shoulder.

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