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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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