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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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Scoped to Joseph Stavola III; Richard J Stavola
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February 5, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Stavola Construction Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a torch to cut a section from a steel plate when something blew in right eye. EE reported the irritation to supervisor, ee did not feel it needed medical attention just first aid. Overnight the condition got worse, next day ee R/eye was observed to be red and painful. EE was sent to Concentra for treatment.

August 2, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Stavola Construction Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Technician was in the process of repairing a broken lift cylinder mounting bracket on a Caterpillar model 777D Truck. As EE was attempting to align or pull together the mount and the frame with the portable hydraulic press in order to weld the broken bracket, the tools on/off button failed causing the c-clamp to pop off striking/lacerating the area above right eye.

April 24, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Stavola Construction Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a "hand held" welding torch to cut "U bolt" from the equipment. He failed to turn the torch "OFF" while he moved himself to a better position to complete the work. When he reached for the torch, he burned his hand.

April 15, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Oldwick Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING WITH AN AIR-COMPRESSOR WHEN A CONNECTION CAME LOOSE CAUSING AIR & FOREIGN MATTER TO BLOW IN HIS EYES.

February 16, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Stavola Construction Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WELDING AT THE PRIMARY PLANT WHEN A PIECEOF SLAG BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EAR. HE LATER FELT PAIN IN THE EAR AND REPORTED SAME TO THE FOREMAN

February 13, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Stavola Construction Materials Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WORKING IN THE SECONDARY PLANT WELDING ONSCREENS WITH ANOTHER EE. HE WAS WELDING ONE SIDEAND SECOND EE WAS WELDING THE OTHER. EE STATES HE WAS WAKEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH THIS PAINFUL BURNING IN BOTH EYES AND WAS HAVING TROUBLE SEEING. HE WAS RUSHED TO EMERGENCY WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ACUTE KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS INBOTH EYES.

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