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September 26, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating front end loader he experienced back pain

September 11, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving a load of dirt up a ramp. The truck stalled and started to roll back causing the trailer to pitch sideways. The employee hit his left knee on cab door.

November 22, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
M.J. Stavola Industries · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING THE TRUCK TO THE LEFT, STEERING WHEEL SPUN BACK TO THE RIGHT CATCHING RIGHT HAND AND ARM.

February 15, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in the installation of an adjustment ring on #4 crusher. The over-head crane was trolling the piece into position when employee's arm was pinched between the ring and the structural I-Beam.

August 5, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED THAT HE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING A HAUL TRUCK AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG. DIAGNOSIS: DEGENERATED DISC.

April 5, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL IN THE KINGSTON QUARRY, THE CAB OVER PITCHED FORWARD CAUSING EMPLOYEE'S PELVIC AREA TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL.

June 24, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A HAUL TRUCK HE FELT BACK PAIN.

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