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November 18, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was using CAT Backhoe to clean up area, removing scrap conveyor belt. He scooped up some belt with the bucket of the backhoe and got out to push the remaining into the bucket.

August 5, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by falling object

Working on the counter weight belt B4. In process of removing an old guard, employee knocked a piece of steel loose. After being informed that the piece was loose, an approximately 20 lb piece of angle iron came down and hit his hand.

January 5, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE strained a muscle while moving sand from a belt. EE notified management on 01/11/2010 of injury and we started an investigation, and sent him to be examined on this date.

February 15, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by falling object

Injured was attempting to clear blocked transfer chute when a large rock fell pinning his hand against a steel skirt board.

November 13, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up a 50 pound pump and threw his back out.

October 19, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by falling object

CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER FELL ON EE'S HAND.

March 15, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Pulled shoulder lifting a board.

August 22, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CARRYING A RAILROAD TIE WITH ANOTHER EE WHEN IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS FOOT. EE WAS WEARING STEEL TOE SHOES BUT RAILROAD TIE HIT THE UPPER PART OF HIS FOOT.

March 3, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING MOVING OXYGEN BOTTLES HE WAS INSTRUCTRED TO GET HELP UNLOADING THE BOTTLES. APPARENTLY HE LIFTED BOTTLES HIMSELF

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