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December 1, 2025 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen-Gery Corporation · Struck by flying object

Mechanic was working on driving the pin out of the bucket while operator operated the excavator. Operator got out of cab and walked to the other side of the bucket. As mechanic hit the pin, it came out of the bucket deflected off bucket and landed on operator's foot.

August 21, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Glen-Gery Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor finished drilling hole, started to lower mast, pinched little finger between the mast & window frame of operator's cab. Resulted in the amputation of his little finger.

January 17, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen-Gery Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Fell on an icy patch, recieved a laceration to his forehead (right side) received 6-7 stitches

June 20, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Glen-Gery Corporation · Struck against a moving object

Rock truck had lost brakes. went down slope where top soil was being applied. Ran over 2 top soil piles and bed then rolled over.

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