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July 25, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Saddle Mountain LP · Struck against a moving object

While attempting to clean up the QP pile an employee backed into the Humble Family truck. Prior to the accident an EE communicated to Humble Family truck to standby. The Humble Family truck disregarded the directions and drove behind the loader which resulted in the accident. The driver of the Humble Family truck complained of back pain and was taken to the hospital.

November 21, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Saddle Mountain LP · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was operating an IT-14 front end loader on the quarry upper access road when the loader rolled and ejected him and landed on his legs. It is believed that he was operating the machine with the door open and no seat belt. His legs were crushed and he lost one above the knee and one below.

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