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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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May 4, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

Employee was standing under the conveyor when a large rock fell and struck EE in the head knocking EE's hard hat off their head.

November 29, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Helping put on a new conveyor belt. Situation is very job specific. Video seen that goes over the points and job hazards as does our MSHA trainer from NJDOT. Employee's left thumb to the first knuckle was amputated. Employee and thumb taken to the hospital and had 7 hr surgery to reconnect it.

October 19, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Grate on catwalk attached to conveyor belt was lying on top of vertical channel iron. Vibration due to conveyor moving appeared to move material off channel. Employee stepped on it and the grate fell through.

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