Mining Incidents

Belle Mead Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Belle Mead, Somerset County, NJ  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2800021

Belle Mead Quarry has $263K in proposed MSHA penalties and $86K outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1983–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
293
citations
87
significant & substantial
$262,725
proposed penalties
$144,780
paid to date
55% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $117,945 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
84
inspections on record
2,176
inspection hours
13.5
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
293 citations across 2,176 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Belle Mead Quarry has $263K in proposed MSHA penalties and $86K outstanding across 5 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$263K
proposed penalties
$230K
current assessed
$145K
paid to date
$86K
outstanding
291 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-03-18.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 26,043 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 27,450 4 1 145.7
2025 Q2 28,048 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 25,600 5 0 195.3
2024 Q4 24,885 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 26,915 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 28,195 7 1 248.3
2024 Q1 27,888 0 0 0.0
Show 95 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 29,412 8 3 272.0
2023 Q3 29,258 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 29,922 7 3 233.9
2023 Q1 28,088 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 28,415 5 2 176.0
2022 Q3 28,824 9 3 312.2
2022 Q2 30,404 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 26,407 3 2 113.6
2021 Q4 23,988 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 24,168 11 5 455.1
2021 Q2 23,814 2 0 84.0
2021 Q1 23,899 2 0 83.7
2020 Q4 23,765 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 26,175 4 1 152.8
2020 Q2 25,052 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 24,635 7 4 284.1
2019 Q4 23,960 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 23,437 12 3 512.0
2019 Q2 22,493 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 18,716 2 0 106.9
2018 Q4 18,431 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 19,841 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 19,365 4 0 206.6
2018 Q1 18,966 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 19,394 7 0 360.9
2017 Q3 18,275 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 19,664 4 1 203.4
2017 Q1 17,233 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 18,184 5 1 275.0
2016 Q3 18,978 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 18,848 8 3 424.4
2016 Q1 18,460 8 3 433.4
2015 Q4 17,020 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 17,784 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 17,867 8 3 447.8
2015 Q1 15,023 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 15,310 6 2 391.9
2014 Q3 15,456 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 15,000 7 6 466.7
2014 Q1 14,337 11 2 767.2
2013 Q4 13,930 3 1 215.4
2013 Q3 14,084 4 2 284.0
2013 Q2 14,158 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 10,153 1 0 98.5
2012 Q4 11,843 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 11,126 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 13,308 4 1 300.6
2012 Q1 13,888 5 2 360.0
2011 Q4 12,451 1 0 80.3
2011 Q3 12,734 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 12,159 3 0 246.7
2011 Q1 11,738 9 0 766.7
2010 Q4 11,560 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 11,279 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 11,747 6 4 510.8
2010 Q1 9,711 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 9,263 6 3 647.7
2009 Q3 8,678 2 1 230.5
2009 Q2 465 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 5,191 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 8,832 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 9,580 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 12,001 4 1 333.3
2007 Q4 16,493 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 27,370 1 0 36.5
2007 Q2 32,235 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 32,942 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 25,793 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 34,111 2 0 58.6
2006 Q2 35,465 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 36,306 12 6 330.5
2005 Q4 35,500 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 35,423 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 36,644 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 36,243 12 2 331.1
2004 Q4 30,570 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 32,810 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 35,415 7 5 197.7
2004 Q1 40,264 24 5 596.1
2003 Q4 35,997 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 34,903 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 33,645 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 38,475 3 0 78.0
2002 Q4 30,401 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 34,174 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 35,226 4 1 113.6
2002 Q1 34,087 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 32,879 9 1 273.7
2001 Q3 35,241 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 33,602 5 2 148.8
2001 Q1 33,568 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 37,682 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 42,345 2 1 47.2
2000 Q2 36,688 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 43,365 3 0 69.2
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2026 · 2 incidents

January 28, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the screws in the lower plant. When they finished their task, they began to experience pain in their left lower back.

January 16, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

We were cutting side plates and removing them. EE was guiding the piece to the feeder floor. We had cut several pieces; EE's hands were positioned on the side of the pieces when they were cut. This time EE placed EE's hand underneath (without my knowledge) and the plate pinched EE's finger between it and the feeder. We administered first aid and reported it immediately.

2025 · 2 incidents

December 11, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE was preparing to weld inside Screener 724 during light rain, with a tarp placed over the screener to keep the area dry. Before work began, a chunk of ice fell from the top of the birdhouse, slid down, and struck EE while EE was inside the screener, causing minor injuries to EE's chest wall, right upper arm and lower back.

2024 · 2 incidents

2023 · 3 incidents

January 4, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

While welding under Diester 725 chute, dust came down from top deck which went it to EE's eye. Debris removed by Ophthalmologist.

2022 · 5 incidents

October 25, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

cleaning up catwalk next to Deister 772. Rock came out of Deister 722/Shaker and impacted EE's hard hat. Felt dizzy/nauseous, immediately taken to Concentra. PPE was worn. Area was roped off w. caution tape

May 4, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

Employee was standing under the conveyor when a large rock fell and struck EE in the head knocking EE's hard hat off their head.

April 16, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Completing routine drive around inspection when EE noticed pc of steel on ramp to primary crusher. Climbed up pile of rocks to get pc of steel down. When EE went to lift object, lost footing and fell down landing on top of a rock. Felt something give out in EE's back. Employee is currently working restricted duty!

February 12, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured EE working bolting down top deck screens on 722, holding the nuts w wrench so other EE's could tighten them on deck above w impact gun. EE was holding nut w wrench & hand between washer & screen that was being bolted down. Once other EE started to tighten bolt, thumb pinched between bottom of C channel & bolt washer. EE STILL ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THIS TIME.

2021 · 3 incidents

June 21, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting personal vehicle in the parking lot. When employee stepped out of vehicle, employee twisted/rolled right ankle.

March 2, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 1'x 1' steel plate which weighs about 50 lbs and felt a pull/strain in the right shoulder. Was able to work, on modified duty.

2020 · 3 incidents

September 19, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When exiting the Haul Truck after doing maintenance, the step down was further than the employee realized and felt something pull in leg

July 2, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from a concrete slab to the ground and underestimated the step-down height. The way they landed jarred a knee. Originally refused treatment but on 7/6 - decided to have it looked at. Scheduled for PT and restricted duty.

June 1, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Putting metal bars into chute to prevent rocks falling down onto the conveyor. One bar shifted and pinched finger between bar and chute. Torched metal bar to get finger out. 4 stitches needed. Returned to work same day.

2019 · 2 incidents

November 29, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Helping put on a new conveyor belt. Situation is very job specific. Video seen that goes over the points and job hazards as does our MSHA trainer from NJDOT. Employee's left thumb to the first knuckle was amputated. Employee and thumb taken to the hospital and had 7 hr surgery to reconnect it.

2018 · 1 incident

2016 · 3 incidents

August 31, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of removing a boulder that was wedged between the crusher mantle and concaves. Employee had cinched the boulder with a 2" lifting strap and connected the strap to the shackle on the excavator. The excavator was pulling on the boulder when it broke free and struck employee in the right ankle.

August 19, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

In manlift welding a patch on an overhead bin. Got dizzy and sat down in the manlift. Had lower abdominal and lower back pain at this time and lost all energy. Transported by ambulance to hospital. Dehydrated. Returned to work next work day.

2015 · 3 incidents

February 24, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking into shed to turn the power on for the feeder. As he stepped into the room, he slipped on some black ice and fell onto his knee cap.

2014 · 2 incidents

2013 · 1 incident

January 24, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER

EE was standing around waiting to begin a new task after break. A coworker noticed that ee was starting to shake and then laid down on the ground. Supervisors,Safety,& 911 were notified immediately. EE was taken to Princeton Hospital and found to have anemia in his blood which caused the episode on 1/24/13.This was not a safety incident, related to medical issue.

2012 · 2 incidents

2011 · 4 incidents

November 29, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Accident type, without injuries

There was a fire at the quarry location. In investigation has not yet determined the origin of the fire. Maintenance mechanic was welding in area but had a fire watch.

2010 · 6 incidents

June 28, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stung by a bee and had an allergic reaction.

2009 · 3 incidents

November 18, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing metal from the magnet on conveyor, metal was too heavy to hold. Trapped middle and index finger between the metal and the conveyor frame. Laceration on one finger, chipped bone on the other.

October 19, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Grate on catwalk attached to conveyor belt was lying on top of vertical channel iron. Vibration due to conveyor moving appeared to move material off channel. Employee stepped on it and the grate fell through.

June 24, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee pulled his torch hose from under a bushing and strained his back.

2008 · 2 incidents

November 13, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by falling object

Employee reported 5 days later that his foot was swollen and black & blue, as he had a 50# steel column he was removing drop on the top of his foot.

June 23, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning out small storage building outside, in drum storage area. Employee opened doors to shed and reached in 2 times to move drums, the third time he reached in, he was stung by a wasp. Stung on right elbow. Employee is allergic to bee stings. Self administered antidote and was transported to hospital for further treatment.

2007 · 3 incidents

November 30, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to loosen a fitting on a water valve, and could not loosen it. Another employee was helping him and was using a second pipe wrench. The wrench slipped and pinched the middle finger on the left had of the employee, between the 2 wrenches.

October 29, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

employee was helping the driller use the hydraulic wrench to remove a drill steel. While lifting the wrench, felt a pull in his shoulder.

May 3, 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
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee parked work pick up truck near primary in parking area. When they proceeded to exit the truck they stepped from truck and onto lifting eye on hole cover plate on the ground. As they tripped they overcompensated to catch their fall. In the process they tweaked their lower back, never falling to the ground never the less still sustaining back discomfort.

2006 · 5 incidents

November 14, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to hook metal coupling to truck hose when employee lost grip on the coupling. The fitting came out of the employees hand and struck the other hand causing a laceration.

April 18, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ee changing oil on equipment, lying on flat surface, upon arising, strained right knee

March 9, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was digging into a rock pile with a front end loader, when he tilted the bucket upward, the back end of the loader came off the ground causing the employee to pitch forward. He struck his stomach on the round ball on the steering wheel causing an abdominal contusion.

February 8, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was taking morning break. Walking in the canteen, his right ankle rolled and he fell. Caused fracture of leg and torn ligaments.

February 6, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE planning to ascend outside stairs. While turning body to do so, his right ankle rolled, causing pain and swelling in right knee.

2005 · 1 incident

March 30, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by falling object

There was a counterweight (150 to 200 lb) tied off on a railing above deisker. Employee untied it so he could flip it over to clean. It slipped and fell on his left hand.

2004 · 8 incidents

September 27, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating loader and complained of back pain. MRI showed herniated disc.

May 14, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BURNING ON A PUG MILL. HE WAS BETWEEN A CHUTE AND THE PUG MILL. HE LIFTED HIS HEAD UP & HIT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON THE ACTUATOR OF A PNEUMATIC VALVE THAT WAS MOUNTED ADJACENT TO THE PUG MILL. EE STATED THE PNEUMATIC VALVE IS OUT OF SERVICE & COULD POSSIBLY BE REMOVED.

March 27, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two employees were taking an electric winch up a stairway using a hand truck. One employee was pulling and another was pushing up from the bottom. The employee at the bottom was attempting to lift the hand truck and felt a muscle pull in the lower back.

March 8, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF SCRAP STEEL ANGLE FROM A SCRAP STEEL RACK. A PIECE OF 3" DIAMETER SCRAP STEEL SHIFTED IN THE RACK AND HIT HIS FINGER RESULTING IN A FRACTURE.

March 2, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CHECKING ANTI-FREEZE ON LOADER AND BELIEVED THAT HE HAD RELEASED ALL PRESSURE BEFORE OPENING RADIATOR CAP. AS HE REMOVED THE CAP, ANTI-FREEZE SOLUTION ERUPTED OUT, SPRAYING EE IN FACE & NECK AREA. FIRST AID WAS RENDERED.

February 11, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN TRUCK, PROCEEDED TO GET OUT AND PLACE FOOT ON TRUCK STEP, SLIPPED WHILE DOING SO AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. NOTE: EMPLOYEE HAS PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS WITH HIS KNEES.

January 18, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal

Employee shoveling under #12 conveyor and felt pain in back area. Sent to DR., released with restrictions, returned to work, then went home before end of shift. Injury originally considered a reaggravation of an exiting condition. However, two physicians and one site nurse have been involved. As a result, it has been re-determined that this incident is a separate event.

2003 · 7 incidents

December 18, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING TAIL PULLY ON 13 CONVEYOR. STANDING ON PILE SHOVELING DOWN. WHEN HE STRAIGHTED UP AND HE FELT A PINCH.

October 13, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SEVERAL MEN WERE HOISTING A BELT TO PERFORM A BELT SPLICE. ONE END OF THE BELT HAD BEEN PULLED UP. THEY WERE TRYING TO RAISE THE OTHER SIDE USING A COME-ALONG & ELECTRIC HOIST ALTERNATELY. THE INJURED WAS USING THE COME-ALONG. HIS LEFT HANDWAS RESTING ON THE HEAD PULLEY ADJUSTMENT NUT. HOOK SLIPPED OFF THE HEAD PULLEY, CATCHING HIS FINGERTIPS BETWEEN ADJUSTMENT NUT & FRAME.

June 26, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING ANOTHER EE PUT BLOCKS BETWEEN TRACKS OF EXCAVATOR. HEARD BACK POP (BLOCKS WEIGHT 10# EACH HANDLED ABOUT 6 BLOCKS ONE AT A TIME). TRYING TO PUT TRACK BACK ON EXCAVATOR THOUGHT JUST PULL ED MUSCLE. KEEP WORKING UNTIL 2:20PM DROVE DOZIER TO QUARRY OFFICE TRAILER. HURT GETTING OUT OF DOZER & WALKING TO OFFICE TRAILER.

May 9, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE WAS COMING DOWN THE WEST STEPS BY THE 7" CRUSHER. HE TRIPPED ON THE FIRST STEP & HIS FEET WENT OUT FROM UNDER HIM. HIS LEFT FOOT TOUCHED THE 3RD STEP & THEN HE WAS IN AIR FOR 3 OR 4 STEPS B EFORE HIS LEG, BUTT & FOOT TOUCHED THE STEPS AGAIN.

April 21, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE (1) WAS INSIDE A VEHICLE THAT WOULD NOT START. ANOTHER EE (2) ATTEMPTED TO TOW THE VEHICLE BACKWARDS TO THE SHOP FOR THE REPAIR. EE (1)HAD HIS HAND ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE FACING BACKWARDS TO SEE WHERE HE WAS GOING WHEN THE VEHICLE CROSSED A DITCH JOLTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND INJURING HIS ARM AND SHOULDER.

February 18, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PARKING LOT HAD BEEN CLEARED SHORTLY BEFORE EE ARRIVED FOR WORK FOLLOWING A LARGE SNOWSTORM.AS HE WAS MAKING HIS WAY TO HIS BUILDING, HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL. ALTHOUGH HE DOESN'T RECALL LANDING ON HIS KNEE, THE RIGHT KNEE BEGAN TO HURT AS TIME PROGRESSED.

2002 · 8 incidents

August 20, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by flying object

PERFORMING OVERHEAD INSTALLATION OF FIBER FAX MATERIAL TO A DRYER. MATERIAL TENDS TO FLAKE SAFETY GLASSES DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION. EE REQUIRED IRRIGATION OF HIS EYE AND PRESCRIPTIO N EYE DROPS WERE GIVEN AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE.

May 29, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO CLEAR HOPPER. HAND STARTED TO HURT & FINGERS WENT NUMB & LOST GRIP OF HAMMER.

April 1, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS INSIDE THE CAB OF GRADER WHEN A WASP FLEW DOWN OFF THE ROOF INTO HIS GLOVE & STUNG HIM. EE HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION & WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION.

March 19, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE WAS PUTTING ON NUTS USED TO FASTEN DOWNA DIESTER, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING DOWN THE BOLTS WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH. AS EE WAS HOLDING THE NUT IN PLACE, IT SUDDNELY STARTED TWISTIN G. HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT IN THE TWISTING NUT, STRAINING HIS WRIST/ HAND.

March 16, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING A CONVEYOR SYSTEM, HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE ROCK AT GROUND LEVEL. HE FORCED HIMSELF TO STABILIZE THE FALL BY REACHING OUT TO A GUARD WHICH HAD A PROTRUDING OBJECT STICKING OUT. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT HAND RESULTING IN 3 STITCHES.

February 22, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against a moving object

INDEPENDENT TRUCK DRIVER WAS PICKING UP QP MATERIAL. AS DRIVER WAS GOING DOWN 3M SERVICE ROAD HE FAILED TO NEGOTIATE A CURVE TO THE LEFT & DROVE OFF THE ROAD WITH RIGHT FRONT AND REAR WHEELS. AS HE TRIED TO GET BACK ONTO THE PAVEMENT, HIS TRUCK TIPPED OVER. LOCAL POLICE FOUND TRUCK DRIVER UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.

2001 · 7 incidents

November 29, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

AREA WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION DURING DAYTIME HOURS. CONTRACTOR FORGOT TO TACK WELDING 3 PIECES OFWALKWAY PLATFORM. EE WAS PERFORMING AN INSPECTION OF PUGMILL, WHEN A PIECE OF PLATFORM GRATING SLIPPED AND EE'S LEGS WENT THROUGH HOLE OPENING.EE SUSTAINED LACERATIONS AND CONTUSIONS TO THE LEGS.

August 14, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING UNDER KOMATSU LOADER WHEN BACK SHOP HE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON HIS SHOULDER. THE EE ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN OFF SOME OF THE GREASE AND MUST HAVE DROPPED SOME ON THE FLOOR . WHEN THE EE TURNED AROUND, HIS BOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER THE AND HE FELL ON GARAGE FLOOR.

July 30, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

CLEANING OUT DEBRIS (BUILD-UP) OF MATERIAL FROM INSIDE FIRING HOOD OF DRIER. CONFINED SPACE.

May 8, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SQUEEZED BODY BETWEEN ROLEX AND CHUTE AND TWISTED TORSO TO STRAIGHTEN OUT ONCE HE CLEARED THAT AREA, FELT MUSCLE PULL.

January 27, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against stationary object

AS EE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF INSPECTION DOOR OF OPEN CHUTE, MATERIAL FELL FROM INSIDE THROUGHTHE DOOR AND STRUCK HIS UPPER BODY WHICH CAUSED HIM TO STRIKE EDGE OF INSPECTION DOOR, RESULTING IN CONTUSIONS TO ARMS, CHEST, AND ABRASIONS TO FACE.

2000 · 1 incident

February 25, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE WAS EATING HIS LUNCH WHEN HE FELT IRRITATION IN HIS LEFT EYE. SENT TO MEDICAL WHERE THE DR REMOVED A SMALL METAL FLAKE AND GAVE RX FOR EMPLOYEE TO USE FOR 3 DAYS.

1999 · 7 incidents

July 27, 1999 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO MOVE A RING OFF MAIN FRAME. THE RING SLIPPED AND CUT THE TIP OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER OFF.

July 26, 1999 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS-THRESHOLD SHIFT.

May 2, 1999 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ASSEMBLING A CRUSHER JACKET FELT BACK STRAIN THIS WAS SAT NITE (5/1/99) WORKED SUN 5/2 & FELT PAIN. WORKED MON5/3 AND TUES 5/4 REPORTED INCIDENT AND BACK PROBLEMS ON 5/5/99

February 16, 1999 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLEANED AREA WITH LOADER, MUD REMAINING, WHILE WALKING AROUND CAB OF TRUCK, FOOT STUCK IN MUD AND TWISTED KNEE.

February 15, 1999 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS -STS

January 4, 1999 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by falling object

METAL PLATE FELL AND HIT INSTEP OF FOOT. NOT BROKEN BUT FOOT SWELLED UP AND WAS PAINFUL.

1998 · 1 incident

1997 · 4 incidents

October 26, 1997 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED ON 3/26/98 THAT WHILE CHANGING BAGS IN A BAGHOUSE WHILE KNEELING DOWN, HE TURNED & HURT HIS KNEE.

April 11, 1997 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EMP WAS GRINDING A SMALL PIECE OF METAL. METAL PIECE CAUGHT ON GRINDER. PULLED RIGHT THUMB AGAINST FRINDER, DAMAGING THUMB.

February 21, 1997 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON ANGLE IRON LIFTING, FELT PAIN IN CENTER (IN STEP) OF LEFT FOOT.

1996 · 12 incidents

November 22, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS LOOSENING A BOLT ON ROTEX HEAD, WRENCH SLIPPED. EMP STEPPED BACK AND TWISTED KNEE.

October 24, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE SPILLED CHEMICAL ON HANDS, REACTED. RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE FROM MD.

October 4, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AWOKE AT HOME. PAIN IN BACK. UNABLE TO WORK. ATRIBUTED BACK PAIN TO PREVIOUS INCIDENT IN SEPTEMBER.

September 1, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED IN A VINE. WHEN HE PULLED LOOSE OF VINE HIS FOOT/LEG WENT DOWN 3 STEPS TO GROUND TAKING FULL IMPACT AND STRAINING HIS BACK

July 1, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING MOTOR UNDER FEEDERR. COME-A-LONG FAILED, MOTOR FELL HITTING EMPLOYEE ON SHOULDER AND ARM.

May 24, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WENT TO CLOSE OVERHEAD DOOR. HE DID NOT NOTICE A SHOVEL IN THE PATH OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR HIT THE SHOVEL AND SHOVEL HIT EE IN EYE.

March 22, 1996 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE EE WAS SETTING UP TO FIREHOSE AN AREA, HE TRIPPED OVER A PILE OF MATERIAL & FELL AGAINST ACONVEYOR BRUISING HIS LEFT SIDE - CHEST & ARM AREA.

1995 · 15 incidents

November 14, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A ROTEX HEAD ON A CART THROUGH AN ELEVATOR DOORWAY. WHILE USING A PRY BAR FOR LEVERAGE, THE CART BECAME CAUGHT IN A GAP IN BETWEEN THE FLOORS. THE CART AND HEAD ROLLE D BACK PUTTING GREAT WEIGHT AND STRAIN, THUS CAUSING STRAIN OF BACK.

October 18, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENANCE PERSON WAS DRILLING A HOLE, THE DRILL HUNG UP ON METAL, CAUSING HAND TO JAM INTO A PIECE OF STEEL, AND THE HAND WAS CUT UPON HITTING STEEL.

October 17, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE GETTING INTO CAB OF TRUCK, SLIPPED, HAND STOPPED FALL 4 STICHES IN HAND BY KNUCKLE BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH FINGER.

September 19, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING INSIDE GARAGE SERVICING EQUIPMENT, INAHLED FUMES WHILE RELIEVING PRESSURE FROM A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SYSTEM SETTING OFF AN ASTHMA ATTACK.

August 28, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TRIED TO MANUALLY OPEN A CYLINDER GATE.IT OPENED AND CAUGHT HIS HAND. EXTENT OF DAMAGEDNOT KNOWN.

August 22, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHECKING THE BULL GEAR ON THE C & S DRYER,THE WOOD KICKED BACK AND STRUCK LEFT HAND.

July 15, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE CLEANING WITH THE LOADER, A ROCK JOT JAMMED UNDER A TIRE, JOLTING HTHE MACHINE, CAUSING EE TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD.

June 29, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING A MAINTENANCE PERSON ON #1 ROTEX THE RACHET SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT & STRUCK EE IN THE LEFT EYE

April 24, 1995 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE PULLING ON WRENCH TO REMOVE A BROKEN PIPE AND BRACKET FROM A LOADER, THE BOLTS LOOSENED, AND EE BANGED HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE EDGE OF TH ELOADER FRAME.

1994 · 8 incidents

December 3, 1994 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STEEL & A PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO HIS EYE

October 17, 1994 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE

CLEANING PONDS- VERY STICKLY MATERIAL IN BED OF TRUCK. WHEN EMPLOYEE DUMPED, MATERIAL CLUNG TO BED OF TRUCK CAUSING CAB TO GO STRAIGHT UP INTO A VERTICAL POSITION. EMPLOYEE, THINKING ENTIRE TR UCK WOULD GO OVER BANK, JUMPED OUT INJURING BACK

September 22, 1994 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE GETTING BACK INTO HIS TRUCK - DOOR CLOSED ON EMPLOYEE'S FINGER.

August 30, 1994 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PRYING STEEL LINER- PRYBAR SLIPPED, STRIKING RIGHT HAND ON MIDDLE FINGER.

April 3, 1994 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON LADDER AT WRONG ANGLE WITH IDLER BEING REMOVED. IDLER ON CONVEYOR SLIPPED AND SMASHED FINGER.

1993 · 14 incidents

October 9, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WITH TORCH IN CONFINED AREA AND A PIECE OF HOT SLAG BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EAR.

September 7, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLYEE WAS CHANGING SCREEN IN C&S SYSTER & WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. EMPLOYEE DOES NOT KNOW WHEN PIECE OF METAL CAUGHT IN RIGHT EYE.

September 7, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING OUT OF A MACHINE & LAYED HIS ARM ACROSS A HOT TORCH.

August 19, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE WELDING ON ROTEX CHUTE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON GRANULES & DUST FELL HIT RT SIDE ON ROTEX PLUSSED RT ARM TRYING TO CONTROL HIMSELF & HIT ARM

August 15, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING LADDER ON 50 TON TRUCK LOST FOOTING REACHED UP TO GRAB RAIL LEFT SIDE OF BODY HIT TRUCK

August 10, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SECO FEEDER-GUARD ON DRIVE BELTS-WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE GUARD WHICH WAS FULL OF ROCK, IT SUDDENLY CAME LOOSE & SMASHED FINGER AGAINST THE MOTOR.

May 10, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SKID PLATE UP INTO POSITION. PLATE GOT STRUCK. LOOKED TO SEE WHERE IT WAS JAMMED. PLATE POPPED PUT OF HINGE AND FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S LEFT ARM.

March 9, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

COUNTERWEIGHT SLID ON CATWALKA ND SMASHED MY THUMB AGAINST SOUTHWEST DRIVE MOTOR.

January 18, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON THE JEFFREY FEEDER, ROCK BRIDGED- POKED WITH ROD AND STRAINED BACK WHILE REACHING.

January 4, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ATTEMPTING TO LIFT BY HAND A CONVEYOR PULLEY (140LBS) INTO PLACE IN A CONFINED AREA

1992 · 12 incidents

November 24, 1992 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall onto or against objects

PRYING ARM LOCK OFF GYRA- BAR SLIPPED- EMPLOYEE SLIPPED, FELL AND HIT ARM ON OTHER GYRA.

October 29, 1992 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING DRILL STEELS ROD WRENCH TURNED CATCHING FINGER IN BETWEEN WRENCH & BOOM ON DRILL

October 25, 1992 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING & LOOSE METAL FLEW UNDER SAFETY GLASSES

October 1, 1992 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING WITH A CUTTING TORCH & A HOT PIECE OF SLAG SHOT UP UNDER GOGGLES INTO LEFT EYE.

September 17, 1992 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

AIR ARCING SAMPLE OUT OF USED CRUSHING STEEL SPARK WENT INTO SHOE & BURNED LEFT FOOT

May 19, 1992 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BOLTS OFF A STEEL PLATE-IT HAD TENSION ON IT THAT EMPLOYEE WAS NOT AWARE OF. T HE PLATE SPRUNG UP AND CAME DOWN ON EMPLOYEE'S HEAD.

1991 · 8 incidents

September 13, 1991 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING OFF DECK SURROUNDING THE 7' CONE.INSTEAD OF WALKING TO THE SIDE AND DROPPING THE STONE OVER,EMPLOYEE THREW THE STONE FROM WHERE HE WAS STANDING THEREBY,TWISTING HIS BACK AND INJURING THE MUSCLE.

August 3, 1991 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CARRYING 6 TON APPROX. 50 LBS WEIGHT. AFTER A WHILE FELT TIGHTNESS IN BACK AND PAIN IN LEGS.

June 11, 1991 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE WORKING ON #20 CONVEYOR-CAUGHT HIMSELF ON HANDRAIL AND PULLED SHOULDER OUT.

1990 · 6 incidents

March 24, 1990 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STEPPING OUT OF BACKHOE STEPPED DOWN TO GROUND AND INTO RUT IN ROAD TWISTING LEFT ANKLE.

February 20, 1990 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNPLUGGING JEFFREY FEEDER WITH BAR WHEN HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN BAR AND FEEDER.

February 3, 1990 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Flash burns (welding)

DURING WELDING OPERATION EE STOPPED WELDING TO INSPECT PROGRESS WITH SHIELD UP WELDING ROD MADE CONTACT WITH METAL OFF TO ONE SIDE CAUSING AN ARC.

1989 · 7 incidents

September 14, 1989 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE CLEANING NO. 2 CONVEYOR SPLASHBACK FROM CLEANING CAUSED SOMETHING TO GET INTO LEFT EYE.

August 28, 1989 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by flying object

MECHANIC WORKING ON EQUIP WHEN GUST OF WIND BLEW DUST INTO HIS EYE.AFTER WASHING HIS EYE,IT STILL BOTHERED HIM SO HE WENT TO DR.

1988 · 5 incidents

November 29, 1988 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Flash burns (electric)

THE EMPLOYEE, AN ELECTRICIAN, WAS REPAIRING A FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHEN HE ACCIDENTLY TOUCHED A WIRE TO AN ENERGIZED TERMINAL CAUSING AN AR/FLASH WHICH CAUSED 1 AND 2 BURNS OF FACE AND RIG GHT HAND.

November 4, 1988 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE OPERATING HOIST-REMOVED FINGER FROM CONTROL BUTTON,HOIST KEPT RUNNING AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER.

September 19, 1988 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN WHEN HE FIRST REPORTED FOR WORK-AS THE DAY PROGROSSED THE PAIN BECAME MORER SEVERE AND EMPLOYEE REQUESTED PERMISSION TO GO TO DOCTOR.

June 1, 1988 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE USING HANDS TO COMPRESS GARBAGE IN THE GARBAGE BARREL AND LACERATED RIGHT THUMB WHICH EUI REQUIRED 18 STICHES TO CLOSE.

1986 · 1 incident

May 20, 1986 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CHANGIT3 THE LUBE PUMP ON THE JAW CRUSHER WHEN HE SLIPPED ONOIL AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF WORK AREA AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE

1985 · 2 incidents

August 7, 1985 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN MAINTENANCE SHOP NEAR OUTSIDE DOOR WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW PARTICLE OF DUST IN HIS EYE

March 25, 1985 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING REAR STRUT ASSEMBLY ON TRUCK EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK DUE TO BEING IN AWKWARD POSITION WHILE PUTTING CYLINDER INTO PLACE.

1984 · 5 incidents

July 19, 1984 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ENTERED HOPPER AT #16 CONVEYOR LOADING SHOE TO REPLACE WEAR BARS. BUILT UP DUST SLID FROM SIDE OF HOPPER & GOT INTO EES EYE.

June 7, 1984 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by flying object

DUST BLEW INTO EMPLOYEE\S LEFT EYE.

June 4, 1984 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO MOVE A DIGGING LOCK ON THE 71B SHOVEL WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE LOCK & SMASHED HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

March 13, 1984 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING #3 CONVEYOR COUNTER WEIGHT FOR ICE BUILD-UP WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON SNOW COVERED ICE ON WALKWAY.

1983 · 4 incidents

November 15, 1983 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CUTTING A LENGTH OC RADIATOR HOSE WITH AUTILITY KNIFE WHEN HE WAS DISTRACTED BY ANOTHER EMP CAUSING HIM TO CUT HIS RIGHT THIGH. LACERATION REQUIRED THREE STITCHES

November 3, 1983 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS UNJAMMING CRUSHER AFTER THE JAM WAS CLEARED THE CRUSHER WAS STARTED AND PIECE OF ROCK FLEW OUT OF THE CRUSHER AND HIT EMP IN RT EYE CORNEAL ABRASION OF RT EYE

August 30, 1983 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP MOVING 55 GAL DRUMS OF GREASE ONTO PALLET HE LOST CONTROL OF DRUM AND BALANCE IN TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OF DRUM HE PULLED HIS SHOULDER BECAUSE OF WEIGHT OF DRUM

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The full compliance file on Belle Mead Quarry

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