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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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October 14, 2019 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I A Construction Corp · Fall from ladders

Employee was attempting to climb a ladder to access a drain plug on a sand sluice pipe. While climbing the ladder the bottom kicked out causing the employee to fall approximately 5' to the ground, bruising left shoulder and left side rib area. Did not wait for a spotter to secure the bottom of the ladder.

April 26, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I A Construction Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee passed out and hit head on the concrete floor. EE was transported to Olean General Hospital where they were treated for a laceration to head.

March 3, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I A Construction Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED UP ON WELDING TRAILER TO START AIR COMPRESSOR. WHEN STEPPING OFF OF TRAILER HE STEPPED ON STONE AND SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

January 19, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I A Construction Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAME TO WORK WATER RUNNING OUT GARAGE DOOR FROZEN WATER LINE CAME INTO OFFICE SHUT OFF WATER WENT BACK OUT TO MY TRUCK & SLIPED ON ICE FROM THE RUNNING WATER.

March 20, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I A Construction Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS SITTING ON PLATFOERM, GRINDING A CHUTE WHEN THE PLATFORM FELL OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL 10' INTO BIN. (COMPLETED AFTER TALKING WITH INSPECTOR).

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