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April 14, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buffalo Limestone Inc · Struck by falling object

foreman assisting with work on idler engine. Coupler came loose from shaft and idler motor struck foreman in head knocking off hard hat and causing laceration

September 12, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

20' x 10' x 2' piece of roof fell. Piece of rock fell on boom of scaler and came thru windshield striking operator in the ribs

May 30, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting steel liner in screen and was using a pry bar. Pry bar slipped and steel liner struck employee on top of left foot

December 27, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting John Deere 944 Loader at end of shift and slipped off the ladder injuring left ankle when EE hit the ground

October 16, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Fall from machine

Driver was driving CAT 773E loaded headed up the haul road from the mine portal when EE heard an explosion and the Truck burst into flame. Driver climbed out of cab and jumped from truck ladder approximately 3 1/2 feet to the ground injuring EE's right Leg. Fire dept was called .

September 8, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee disregarded lock out tag safety training and climbed into a hopper without de-energizing equipment and without notifying other workers in the area. Loader operator had no way of knowing that anyone would be inside the hopper with the feeder belt running. Employee in the hopper was buried and crushed when loader operator dumped 18 tons of stone into hopper

August 15, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FIRE
Neiswonger Construction Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Hydraulic hose burst as bed was being raised on Terex TR70 Rock Truck. Hydraulic oil immediately burst into flames and engulfed the truck in flames. Driver had to jump from vehicle and received minor burns to arm and neck when exiting truck.

May 23, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Neiswonger Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was lying down underneath chute of stationary crusher attempting to dislodge limestone that was stuck. rock was dislodge and additional rock that employee did not see also fell striking EE in the right portion of EE's forehead

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.

February 10, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Garrett Limestone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting hose with pocket knife and knife slipped puncturing left forearm. Employee received 5 stitches.

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