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273,193
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2000–2026
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February 9, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meckley's Limestone Products Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was filling a can with hydraulic fluid and a tiny splash went into the right eye of the EE.

July 10, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Meckley's Limestone Products Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was unblocking the cage crusher with a chipping gun. Broken rock flew out of the top of the crusher and hit EE directly under their safety glasses and into their left eye.

June 20, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Builders Supply Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic was working on a Front-End loader air seat. EE removed the air line, and the seat pinched EE's left arm/hand in the seat mechanism causing bruising to EE's forearm and hand.

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