Mining Incidents

PORT ELIZABETH PLANT Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by WHIBCO, Inc.
Port Elizabeth, Cumberland County, NJ  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2800546

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
59
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Sep 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
206
citations
38
significant & substantial
$42,976
proposed penalties
$36,283
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 15,964 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 17,042 3 1 176.0
2025 Q2 16,813 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 14,592 2 0 137.1
2024 Q4 16,684 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 18,374 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 19,052 3 0 157.5
2024 Q1 16,861 2 0 118.6
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

59 on file

2025 · 1 incident

September 30, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down the office stairway and rolled EE's right ankle while taking EE's last step. Medical evaluation done the following morning revealed a closed fracture of EE's right ankle.

2022 · 1 incident

February 28, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was replacing a piece of catwalk on our truck access platform and while lowering new catwalk into place it slipped out of hand pinched right pinky finger between catwalk and frame.

2020 · 1 incident

October 19, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting large wheel chock from the service truck when EE lost grip on the chock. The chock glanced off of the truck bumper and struck EE's right shin, causing a laceration that required sutures.

2019 · 2 incidents

March 14, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator OTHER
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee aggravated a previous back injury. Not sure exactly what action caused the flare up.

January 17, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Audiometric Shifts Log

2018 · 2 incidents

September 20, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Driving Loader.

February 26, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was smoothing out a piece of cut metal when a tiny shaving got into left eye. Employee was using a grinder with a buffer wheel. Employee was wearing safety glasses and gloves.

2017 · 1 incident

December 14, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Maintenance man was removing the output shaft on the front of the Caterpillar engine that drives the hydraulic motor for the dredge. In the process of removing the shaft, the vibration dampener that the shaft was bolted to fell off and hit the maintenance man's right middle finger causing break to the right middle finger.

2016 · 2 incidents

August 16, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was dragging the cleanout hose around plant for cleanup. Employee felt a pain in back. Employee declined medical treatment at time of incident. EE did not think it was serious. Employee sent to company doctor on 8/17/16 for evaluation.

March 21, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

3/21/16: Employee was climbing steps at plant 1 when EE felt a pain in left knee. Employee wanted to wait to see if knee was fine before going to doctor. 3/24/16: Employee sent to company doctor. Received a pain injection. No work restriction.

2015 · 1 incident

January 6, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell to his wrists on ice. Temp was 15F. Employee was inspecting bottom hopper feeder and when he stepped down to exit he slipped injuring right wrist. Rock salt is currently being used to correct icey condition.

2014 · 2 incidents

October 14, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding down dredge cutter head shaft when the cup style grinding wheel on the 7" grinder came apart and struck his arm causing lacerations and an arm fracture. Employee was wearing PPE.

February 27, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on the Stone Plant material chute, employee felt a pop in his right knee. He continued to work rest of shift.

2013 · 2 incidents

October 17, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to move dredge cutter head drive shaft by hand when he felt a pain in his left wrist. Left hand was at a 90 degree angle under the driveshaft lifting it 2" to allow a pallet to be slid under it. Pain was noticed after driveshaft was lowered. Pain went away after 15 minutes but later returned after moving the dredge heat exchanger. Light Duty

June 20, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Got piece of rust in eye.

2012 · 2 incidents

July 9, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Customer driver was climbing a pallet in the bag house loading bay from ground level to concrete dock level when the pallet slid down and hit his elbow on the concrete.

May 9, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in Pitman man bucket being moved into position to perform work when he hit his chest against the bucket brake controller. Employee was wearing fall protection.

2011 · 1 incident

February 28, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving conveynor stop back onto product 1 beltline runway. Employee felt pain in lower back when he tried to lift the stop. Sent to company doctor.

2010 · 4 incidents

August 26, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading pallet into sack machine when he felt a pop in his knee. Sent to company doctor.

August 16, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing screens @ Stone plant. While pulling himself out of screen, employee felt a pain in his right arm. Sent to company doctor.

June 14, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling @ Primary 1 and felt a pain in his lower back. Injury reported on 6/15/10 and sent to company doctor.

January 25, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing down off Powerscreen ladder @ Port Pond, slipped and twisted ankle. Sent to company doctor for exam.

2009 · 2 incidents

March 4, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing down into the BH pit when he slipped on some ice. He tried to catch himself with his left hand. Reported pain in his left pinky finger. Sent to company doctor for an x-ray. X-ray was neg, no broken bone.

2008 · 1 incident

April 30, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Fall from ladders

EE was climbing down a ladder at gravel plant. EE slipped and fell backwards 3-4ft to the ground. EE was taken to Dr to check bruised arm.

2006 · 4 incidents

July 17, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Operator was climbing stairs at his plant when he felt a the with in his knee.

March 28, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Fall from machine

Foundry driver (Truck3S) was crossing over back of his truck, tripped over his hoses and slipped off truck. Called ambulance, result was a dislocated shoulder.

March 19, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking into storage shed and right foot went through pallet and twisted knee. Took EE to hospital, sprained knee.

March 16, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Fall from machine

FOUNDRY SERVICE TRUCK 16. DRIVER FELL OFF TRAILER WHILE LOADING (FELL BETWEEN END OF FLATBED & LOADING DOCK). HURT RIGHT KNEE. CALLED RESCUE SQUAD AND TOOK HIM TO THE HOSPITAL.

2004 · 6 incidents

November 30, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person OTHER
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF CHEST PAINS. EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL. EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKED AND RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL.

August 2, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Empoyee was lowering steel grade into baghouse sandhopper when grade cut into his pinky finger.

July 20, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING ON DREDGE AND SLIPPED CAUSING ANKLE TO TWIST.

July 8, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Contact with heat

EE WAS SHOVELING SAND FROM HOPPER. DIZZYNESS, VOMITING AND EXCESSIVE SWEATING.

June 29, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE MOTOR SHEAVE & FELT TWINGE IN LOWER BACK.

March 2, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco of New Jersey, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was walking from dredge to the work boat and felt a twinge in his knee. ee did not notify anyone and went home after shift was over. ee was at home for about 45 minutes, when while he was walking down hallway his knee gave out on him.

2003 · 8 incidents

October 23, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING TWISTING BACK. EE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 40 DAYS AFTER INJURY OCCCURRED.

June 13, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE A CHUTE WAS BEING LOWERED AT SHAW LINE, INTO PLACE IT SLIPPED. FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN SHARP EDGE OF CHUTE & ANOTHER PIECE OF METAL, LACERATING SM. FINGER.

May 16, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whibco Inc · No Value Found

WHILE CUTTING & PULLING CABLE, A PIECE OF METAL FLEW BACK OVER GLASSES AND STRUCK EYE.

April 16, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LOADING 100# BAGS ON TO PALLET, ONE SLIPPED AND EE GRABBED TWISTING HIS BODY, CAUSING PAIN IN NECK.

March 11, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CARRYING PIPE AND BENT HIS RIGHT THUMB BACK.IT SWELLED UP AND HAD TROUBLE MOVING IT.

February 4, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Whibco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

TORCHING STEEL PLATE, MATERIAL BLEW BACK AT HIS FACE. A PIECE WENT OVER SAFETY GLASSES INTO EYE.

January 28, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Whibco Inc · Rubbed or abraded

WHILE WELDING AT THE SHAWLINE HAD RIGHT KNEE RESTING ON GROUND, SWELLED UP.

January 16, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LEAVING BAG HOUSE, JUMPED OFF LOADING DOCK AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

2002 · 2 incidents

May 23, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INSTALLING SUPER SACK ON BAG MACHINE. HIT LEVEL TO TIGHTER STACKER. RIGHT HAND TO CLOSE. LEVER PUNCHED FINGER.

March 29, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON WORK TRAILOR-SCOOTED UNDER TO TIGHTEN BOLT WHILE UNDER, PUSHED OFF WITH RIGHT FOOT AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. UNEVEN RUTTED GROUND.

2001 · 7 incidents

December 10, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE FILLING FLUIDS ON DUMP TRUCK, FILLED HYDRAULIC FLUID, BROUGHT DUMP DOWN, NOTICED CAP NOT TIGHT. WENT TO TIGHTEN DOWN CAP, IT BLEW OFF SPRAYING FLUID EVERYWHERE, FLUID WENT INTO RIGHT EYE .

September 24, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Whibco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRIVING 930 LOADER AND FILLING POWER SCREEN, DUST ENTERED EMPLOYEE'S LEFT EYE- WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. (CAB DOORS OPEN)

June 5, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator FIRE
Whibco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE WELDING A BRACKET ON THE LOADER LEAKING OIL CAUGHT FIRE AND FLASHED IN HIS FACE.

May 30, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Whibco Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING 930 LOADER EMPLOYEE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD, SHE WAS THROWN AROUND IN CAB (SHE WAS WEARING A SEATBELT.).

May 1, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKED OUT FRONT DOOR OF OFFICE BY SCALE HOUSE LEFT FOOT CAME DOWN ON GRATING AND TWSITED FOOT AND ANKLE.

March 19, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whibco Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE HAMMERING ON A PIECE OF PIPE, SOMETHING HIT HIM IN THE EYE.

February 16, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Whibco Inc · Struck against stationary object

WAS CUTTING WITH A TORCH AND A HOT PIECE OF SLAG FELL ON HIS FINGER. SHOOK HIS HAND TO GET IT OFF AND HIT HIS WRIST ON A PIECE OF PIPE.

2000 · 7 incidents

August 7, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PULLING OUT A SCREEN ON THE WASH EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACK AND TWISTED HIS BACK. HE TRIPPED OVER A BOX OF PULLYS.

July 26, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ADVISED OFFICE ONT HIS DATE (8-9-00) THAT HE HAD HURT HIS BACK SHOVELING OFF SURFACE SAND FROM THE SCALE ON 7-26-00.

July 17, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOLDING FLOATING ROLLER ON PORTABLE SCREEN PUSHED BACK AGAINST FINGER.

July 5, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco Inc · Fall down stairs

GOING UP STAIRS AT DRYER HOUSE, TRIPPED AND PUT A GASH IN LEFT KNEE.

June 15, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whibco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING SHRINK WRAPPED BAGS ON PALLETS, HEGOT SAND IN HIS LEFT EYE.

May 30, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING PUSH BROOM IN BAG HOUSE. THE LIGHTS IN THE BUILDING WERE OUT DUE TO A POWEROUTAGE. HE WALKED AROUND THE FORKLIFT AND FELL OFF THE LOADING DOCK INTO A PILE OF SAND.

May 2, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whibco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WENT TO CLIMB UP ON BAGGING MACHINE TO OPERATE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE PEG AND HE FELL AGAINST BAG MACHINE )MUD/SAND ON BOTTOM OF SHOE CREATING SLIP).