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September 5, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Mays Landing Sand & Gravel · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor appears to have died from natural causes while operating a wheel loader on a reclamation project.

October 16, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mays Landing Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated that he was standing in the center of the truss support and hooked come-along to lower truss support stacker when truss came loose. His hand was caught in frame and that broke the middle finger in the middle of his right hand.

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