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April 3, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IW & coworker were installing a roller and IW pinky got caught underneath, causing a laceration and fracture.

April 1, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by flying object

IW was using hammer to loosen wedge blocks. A shard of metal came loose and stuck in their arm, causing a laceration.

March 16, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IW pulled a tool tray out and strained EE's back.

February 6, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Glasgow Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IW approached a small crane that was beginning operations. EE failed to alert the operator of EE's whereabouts. EE then stood in a blind spot for the operator and as the outriggers were being lowered EE got EE's foot caught.

August 26, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STRIKING OR BUMPING
Glasgow Inc · Struck against stationary object

IW was mounting haul truck after break. EE was not paying attention, EE was looking at EE's phone. EE bumped EE's head on the overhang of the truck bed.

March 21, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Barletta Materials & Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

IW was using a cutting torch. A piece of metal came loose and struck IW right hand causing a laceration. The metal also struck IW right foot causing a contusion.

December 16, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IW was performing maintenance; carrying a guard and EE pulled a groin muscle.

August 14, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glasgow Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IW struck left little finger with hammer.

May 31, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slip while dismounting caught self straining side

April 4, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IW was hosing under equipment and when IW stepped back to turn, twisted left knee.

January 22, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Glasgow Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

IW was cutting out a bearing and hot slag went under their safety glasses and into their eye.

November 17, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Barletta Materials & Construction Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Flash on the handle of welding torch. Flame went under injured worker's glove.

October 3, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IW working on a tarp and little finger got caught between rope and shaft.

September 19, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Glasgow Inc · Struck against a moving object

IW was operating a loader when IW struck a solid rock with the bucket, jolting IW forward.

November 29, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Glasgow Inc · Struck against a moving object

Worker has no specific incident or occurrence, but EE believes the sore back is from doing daily job - driving a haul truck.

October 6, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Worker thought digging bar was clear of two pipes, and began to lift and walk away with it. The bar got jarred and as EE pulled, the motion over extended EE's shoulder. Worker denied care at time of incident. EE worked at full capacity until EE requested and went for an initial evaluated on 11/23/22.

August 16, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall onto or against objects

IW was dismounting equipment when EE lost EE's footing on the last step banging EE's right knee.

August 1, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

IW lost footing while dismounting equipment, fell backward hurting back and right hip. Received restrictions 8/8, following initial treatment on 8/5.

July 6, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured worker was struck in the head when a drum dolly became dislodged.

March 25, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting roller in and was struggling to get the roller to stand up next to another roller and while doing so, the hand rolled into the roller and got pinched between the two rollers.

February 23, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Lifting rock out of the cone crusher chute. It slid out and ripped skin and nail of right pinky finger.

November 20, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee said that they were working down in the hole, there was a roll of plastic liner on a rack being. As they were rolling out the plastic liner, the plastic liner slid down the rack and crushed employee's left hand between the liner and the rack.

November 15, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor OTHER
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was sitting on a little stool leaning forward to change brakes and hub assembly of a truck. When EE sat up EE's lower back spasmed.

August 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on the tail pulley adjuster to provide slack for the conveyor. While removing the plug from the adjuster, the plug struck EE's left index finger, palm and thumb.

August 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing the wheel on a hand grinder. EE accidentally depressed the trigger lock and trigger. The grinder then jolted from EE's hand and cut the left ring finger.

February 24, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Glasgow Inc · Struck by flying object

While operating an excavator a small rock became dislodged and flew through the open window of the cab striking employee in the face above left eye.

February 5, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was climbing up the steps to the Haul truck while holding on to the hand rail. Employee heard a pop in right middle finger.

September 17, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STRIKING OR BUMPING
Glasgow Inc · Struck against stationary object

Entering haul truck 06-0034 turned to open door, hit head on ROP guard (height of door 62.5 inches).

January 8, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

Tightening up a hose that was leaking, standing between tire and step fender on loader #260068 foot slipped, fell backwards onto blacktop approx. 4 feet, injuring center left side of back.

December 3, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

Servicing 26-0073 from top step, right side rear step 35" from floor changing filters, foot slipped off dirt on step, employee fell to shop floor.

November 12, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Throughout the day when working ee felt calf muscle giving out. When ee stepped into truck to leave at end of work day, ee heard a pop and felt intense pain.

July 11, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from ladders

Putting a nut on a bolt while on a small ladder, slipped off ladder, fell approximately 2 feet and landed wrong on EE's foot, injuring ankle.

January 16, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on snow-covered ice during heavy snowfall in the operator's parking area. Employee fell backward onto left shoulder.

November 20, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE fell off uke bumper while entering the truck. EE injured right wrist, elbow and ribs.

June 23, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Digging out chute. Employee has been working regular job since June, was treating with therapy. Employee has not improved and is going for surgery Fri. 9-15-17. Employee will be off work following surgery.

September 19, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Glasgow Inc · Struck against a moving object

Heavy rain

February 25, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a ratchet and it slipped off the bolt and struck EE above the right eye.

November 19, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing off screen equipment, fell on the ground (4ft approx.). Left ankle sprain, facial contusions.

May 14, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He was pulling a roll a way chute closed. He strained his upper back.

August 8, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Lifting motor with chain hoist. The chain became disconnected and pinched left index finger causing laceration and fractures.

October 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was welding a loader bucket and took his gloves off to use a sledge hammer and accidently grabbed the hot spot on the loader bucket. He received a second degree burn on his right hand palm.

September 18, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pain in right arm from elbow to wrist. Employee was treating with WorkNet doctors and Phila Hand Ctr. until surgery 1/20/14 and still working. Started missing work 1/20/14.

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