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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 22, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Sand Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was re-routing a cable on the port side of the dredge when wind caused the dredge to shift, resulting in movement of the port side swing sheave, which struck the employee in the face. As a result, the employee sustained a facial laceration and a broken jaw.

December 23, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Sand Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got sand in their eyes behind the safety glasses.

June 9, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Sand Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Normal conditions for a June day. Individual climbed a new, wet, sand pile from the base. Feet got stuck in the sand and individual strained knee when tried to pull out feet. Sand pile was at a normal angle of repose with no unusual conditions.

May 2, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Sand Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Area around the C33 stacker was muddy & EE was walking to & from the compound putting tools away got foot stuck in mud & pulled it free & sprained his right ankle.

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