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November 3, 2015NJ · Metal/Non-Metalmaster mechanic, foreman, supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A heavy duty centrifugal slurry pump was being installed. The pump was rigged with strap slung under the bearing frame of the pump. When the pump was lifted, it listed toward employee. Employee's right thumb was pinched between the strap and one of the motor mount support studs, causing a soft tissue injury to employee's right thumb.
July 25, 2014NJ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
The employee, was moving a suction line for the de-watering pump in the rain. The employee lost his footing due to the wet conditions. The employee strained his back.
January 28, 2013NJ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While cleaning side window of dump truck, employee slipped past two handrails and got caught on handrail resulting in a 3 cm laceration of right testicle.
A grating was leaned against a closed overhead door. The door was opened and the grating fell and hit the left knee of the worker resulting in superficial abrasion and tenderness. A strain resulted with no lost time.
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was loading bulksach on pickup truck using fork-lift. A grain of sand blew into employee's eye. Employee rinsed eye but experienced discomfort following night.Doctor removed grain of sand and prescribed drops for irritation. Employee returned to work same day.
June 22, 2010NJ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanOTHER
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was scraping bar screens on top of process settling tank when he was stung by a bee on his face
March 22, 2007NJ · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inversand Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was assisting with the installation of a bulk storage tank when the tank unexpectedly shifted, catching his hand between the tank and a wall, resulting in temporary discomfort and swelling.
THE EE WAS RESTACKING A PALLET OF GRAVEL WHEN HE FELT APIN IN HIS BACK. THE INJURY WENT UNREPORTED TO MANAGEMENT AND WAS COMPOUNDED THE DAY AFTER WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE A VALVE.
November 21, 1997NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS MOVING A DRUM OF POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE WHEN HE INJURED HIMSELF. HE IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK IN ANY CAPACITY FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE WEEKS.
October 15, 1997NJ · Metal/Non-Metalledgeman/hand, quarry manOTHER
EE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE DUTIES UNDERNEATH THE SAND STOVE WHEN A PIECE OF SAND GOT IN HIS EYE WHICH RESULTED IN A DELAYED IRRITATION OF THE SAME EYE.
October 22, 1996NJ · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 86 LBS. OF PRODUCT DURING ROUTINE HANDLING WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE INJURY AHS PREVENTED HIM FROM WORKING FOR TWO (2) WORKING DAYS.
October 27, 1995NJ · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS PUMPING A SAND SLURRY INTO A BIN. A GRAIN OF SAND BECAME LODGED IN THE EE S RIGHT EYE SOMETIME DURING THE PROCEDURE. NORMAL EYEWASHING DID NOT DISLODGE THE GRAIN OF SAND.
September 2, 1993NJ · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A CHEMICAL (COPPER SULFATE) INTO A WELL WATER RESERVOIR TO KILL ALGAE. A PIECE OF THE CHEMICAL SPLATTERED IN HIS RIGHT EYE.
August 9, 1993NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE GOT SAND IN HIS EYE WHILE WORKING IN SAND DRYING ROOM.
November 25, 1992NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED IRRITATION IN RIGHT EYE, HE HAD BEEN PUMPING A CHEMICAL AND BELIEVES THAT HE HAD SOME ON HIS HAND AND RUBBED HIS HAND ACROSS HIS EYE.
September 3, 1991NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorOTHER
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPL WAS EXITING MINING PIT WHEN HE WAS STUNG TWICE BY BEES ON RIGHT LEG.
August 30, 1991NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL TRANSFERRING CHEMICALS USED IN MANUFACTURING OF FILTER MEDIA(ALUM.SULFATE & SULFURIC ACID).LATER NOTICED IRRITATION LEFT EYE ALTHOUGH DOESNT REMEMBER SPECIFIC INCIDENCE OF CHEMICAL ENTERI NG EYE.
January 16, 1991NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED IRRITAITON IN LEFT EYE, HE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CHEMICAL TREATING BUT WAS NOT AWARE OF ANYTHING ENTEREING HIS EYE DURING THIS TIME.
October 31, 1990NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON