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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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March 25, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stone Industries Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was swinging a sledgehammer inside of a controlled environment garage.

February 23, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stone Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was handling a large equipment jack when it slipped and cut his right middle finger. He recieved a couple of stitches and returned to work.

March 2, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stone Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A BELT WITH A UTILITY KNIFE WHEN IT SLIPPED AND CUT THE HEEL OF HIS LEFT HAND.

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