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273,193
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1,202
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November 5, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
DTA Alliance, LLC · Struck by flying object

Miner was using a prybar. Prybar slipped, striking miner in face/right eye, causing them to fall on their back. Fractures to right orbital socket, 2 broken ribs.

August 12, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DTA Alliance, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

individual tripped and fell, hitting their left shoulder as they fell.

July 20, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DTA Alliance, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Worker picked up a sheet of plywood, and heard a popping in elbow, resulting in immediate pain, and could not use the arm or hand afterward.

November 29, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
DTA Alliance, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Miner was assisting welding operations, and complained of symptoms consistent with arc flash, the day following that task. Miner did not report this at end of shift, but sent a text early the next morning.

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