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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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March 22, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Sokol Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

bulldozer drove over a bump and operator bumped head on inside of cab. Operator received stitches to forehead and returned to work.

May 20, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Sokol Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was helping install a crusher wheel with an overhead trolley system. When the trolley got jammed the miner tried to free it, his left little finger got caught between the trolley wheel and the I beam causing it to be cut.

November 3, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sokol Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hurt leg while stepping down off of a dump truck.

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