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Pennsylvania workplace injury in Quarryville steel plant

An industrial accident in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, has sent one worker to the hospital. The work place accident occurred at Steel Systems Installation, 175 N. Lime Street in Quarryville. As Lancaster Online reports, a subcontractor — whose name has not been … Continue reading

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Propane Explosion Injures Pennsylvania Worker

On Sunday September 12, 2010 a GTS-Welco employee was injured when eight propone tanks exploded at the New Ford Mill Industrial Complex.  According to the Falls Fire Marshall, employees were using a forklift to move propane tanks when there was … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Brass Foundry Faces OSHA Sanctions for Knowingly Exposing Employees to Lead

Last week, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) announced that it was imposing penalties of more than $550,000 against a Pennsylvania brass foundry.  OSHA issued a citation and the accompanying financial penalties against Kief Industries Inc, which does business … Continue reading

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Two Pyrotechnics Employees Hurt at Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees Game

PNC Field in Moosic, PA is home to one of the New York Yankee’s minor league affiliates.  It was also the scene of a serious Pennsylvania workplace accident last week.  On Friday night August 27 two employees of a pyrotechnics … Continue reading

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Who dies in Pennsylvania Work Accidents?

Last week we discussed the2009 BLS Occupational Fatality Statistics.  This week, we are going to take a look at Pennsylvania Occupational Fatality Statistics to better understand the dangers facing Pennsylvania workers. The latest Pennsylvania statistics are from 2008.  According to … Continue reading

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Washington County Welder Hurt in Propone Explosion

On Tuesday afternoon, August 24, 2010 a welder was seriously injured at Campbell’s Transportation Co. in Dunlevy, Pennsylvania.  Firefighters were called to the accident scene on Wharf Street at approximately 12:45 p.m.  The accident appears to have occurred when a … Continue reading

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Worker on Doylestown Hospital Cancer Center Construction Site is Injured

On Tuesday morning August 17, 2010 a construction worker fell approximately 30 feet at the Doylestown Hospital Cancer Center construction site.  The worker, who has not yet been identified, was working for Anthony Biddle Contractors Inc. of Ambler.  It is … Continue reading

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23 Year Old Construction Worker Dies in Western Pennsylvania

On Wednesday August 4, 2010 a 23 year old construction worker named Cody Fyock went to work at the North Fork Creek Water Treatment Plant in Pine Creek Township Pennsylvania.  The water treatment plant is run by the Brookville Municipal … Continue reading

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Western PA Worker Dies, 3 Others Injured in Workplace Accident

Last Thursday, a worker died after being overcome with fumes at a Western Pennsylvania treatment plant.  The worker has been identified as 31 year old Jack Hogan III.  He was working in a 30 foot hole at the Sewickley Borough … Continue reading

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2 Workers Hurt in York County Workplace Accident

Last week, 2 AmeriCold workers were trapped underneath heavy machinery in York County, Pennsylvania.  The accident happened in the overnight hours of July 26, 2010 at the East Manchester Township shipping and refrigeration company.  Both workers were rushed to the … Continue reading

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