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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 22, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fanwood Crushed Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Finger got caught by log splitter.

January 14, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Fanwood Crushed Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When using small jackhammer in a transfer chute at mill, bit got stuck in some frozen materials. While trying to pull the hammer out, it became dislodged and hit him in the nose. Received nasal fracture and five stitches.

September 8, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Fanwood Crushed Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a power mag drill to drill holes laid out on a piece of plate. He shut the drill off but put his hand near the still spinning drill bit. His glove got caught in the moving drill bit and he injured his right index finger. His finger was cut and the bone at the tip was broken.

February 20, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Fanwood Crushed Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was out of sight of crane operator and signal man. Broken bone in left foot.

June 18, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Fanwood Crushed Stone · Struck by flying object

Employee was welding @ mill when a welding spark went behind his welding shield hitting his left eye. Piece of weld in eye.

February 14, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fanwood Crushed Stone · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was helping welder in screen #105 rollaway when he got flashed in both eyes. He had handed welder 2 welding rods and the reflection flashed him in both eyes.

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