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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 5, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was drilling concrete and cleaning holes to install studs. Concrete dust got in face and eyes.

February 2, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a Skill Saw to cut plastic sheeting when the saw bounced back and sliced employee's thigh.

June 25, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker got cut on finger required three stitches

November 3, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While air arcing plate off dozer blade plate had stress on it and sprung out at top hitting employee in head. Causing laceration to scalp.

August 9, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Struck by flying object

Glass in eye

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