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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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April 17, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Penn Mag, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IW lost EE's balance and fell when walking out of the employee break room and injured EE's ankle. EE was sent to the doctor for diagnosis and it was determined that EE has a sprain and cross-fracture of the right ankle

August 23, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Penn Mag, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured worker was removing metal pipe from rack when their thumb was struck with pipe. EE stated gloves were on.

December 21, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Penn Mag, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE hit his wrist with a sledge hammer.

April 17, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Penn Mag, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was raking the discharge area below the dryer when his hand hit the rake and the discharge chute.

April 14, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Penn Mag, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Working at bagger and lifted 50 # bag to place on pallet and heard shoulder pop.

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