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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 15, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking through the facility and hit right hand on a platform which caused a contusion/bruise.

February 20, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was bent over, looking under a catwalk in the Page dragline and when ee stood up ee hit head. EE received a cut on the top of head that required 6 staples.

June 12, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was assisting a mechanic who was repairing a CAT 992 Loader when he rubbed against a sharp object that was being repaired and he received a laceration on his left shin. The laceration required 4 sutures.

July 19, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STRIKING OR BUMPING
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck against stationary object

While greasing the water truck, the employee stood up at the rear of the truck. While standing up, the mudflap knocked his hard hat off and he hit his head on the hose reel. Went to emergency room and received 9 staples.

August 3, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE tripped while stepping over a screw conveyor and rammed his toe into the housing.

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