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December 17, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down stairs, He began to fall and reached for hand rail. His falling weight caused him to strain his right triceps.

June 27, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee fell approx 18 inches when he lost his balance when climbing on to equipment. He hit the back of his head on the ground causing a contusion.

June 20, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on a pile of 4 inch stone when he slipped and twisted his right knee. Injury was not reported to the Company until 07/19/2012. He was diagnosed with a meniscus tear but elected to post pone surgery until winter shut down. His first day of missed time was 1/15/13.

December 2, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping remove a crusher when he tripped & fell resulting in a strain to lower back.

July 11, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing ladder to get into a front-end loader, employee slipped and scrapped his lower leg. On 7/21 he indicated leg was swollen and was sent to medical clinic for treatment diagnosis: cellulites

March 19, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was climbing ladder on equipment. He slipped and caught himself with his arm. This was not reported until 6/10/2010.

August 29, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kicking a breaker bar to loosen a drain plug when he slipped. Employee stated he was still feeling pain in October and was sent for an MRI on 10/8/2009 which revealed an ACL Tear.

March 10, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing out of a chute under #4 shaker when he felt a "Pop" in his right knee. Diagnosis: Right Knee Strain - possible Medial Meniscal Tear.

October 1, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down the counter weight ladder of a front end loader. He missed the last step and fell to the ground causing a bruised sacrum.

September 2, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

He was climbing up crusher and slipped on a rock, causing him to hit is right knee on the platform.

July 31, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was climbing up ladder on crusher when he slipped & felt pain in right groin area.

April 30, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee climbed over a "Keep Out" barrier on crusher and fell approx 17 feet thru a hole in decking. Causing concussion, sprain, fracture & contusion.

September 17, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M.J. Stavola Industries · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM LOADER, MADE IT TO SECOND STEP AND FELL.

March 19, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the parking lot to the time clock when he slipped and fell on ice causing a left shoulder sprain.

January 3, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing a ladder of a 988 loader for Am Start-up. His hand slipped off the hand rail causing him to fall backwards, landing on his back. he received a lower back strain,

November 28, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP TUBES WHEN HE SLIPPED IN HOLE AND STRUCK LEFT SIDE ON LOADER BUCKET.

October 11, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING GATE SHUT TO CLOSE FOR EVENING AND LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL HURTING HIS BACK.

August 25, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While climbing into a crusher, employee's left foot slipped off the feed distributor and he struck his left knee against the side of the crusher causing a contusion to knee.

August 16, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was standing on a 5 gallon pail that he was using as a platform to do some welding work. He fell off causing bruising and contusion to his lower back and right knee.

June 7, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M.J. Stavola Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING DRAGLINE AND STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN EXITING THE CAB.

May 22, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M.J. Stavola Industries · Fall onto or against objects

He was checking water in radiator and slipped and fell on deck of machine hitting head and left hand.

November 22, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM LOADER AND SLIPPED CAUSING A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 1, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M.J. Stavola Industries · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM BACK HOE. RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE TRACK.

December 28, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on icy walkway, causing a pulled muscle in his lower back.

August 23, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M.J. Stavola Industries · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING DOOR ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HE SLIPPED OFF AND LANDED ON LEFT FOOT.

May 28, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down from haul unit and slipped and fell to the ground.

May 12, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG & A SMALL HOLE IN THE PIT FLOOR OPENED UP UNDER HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING RIGHT LEG TO FALL INTO THE HOLE UP TO HIS THIGH INJURING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

January 13, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE BACK OF THE WELDING TRUCK, THE EE'S FOOT LANDED ON A SMALL ROCK, TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

December 5, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HIS CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE.

June 23, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS QUARRY FLOOR AND SLIPPED WHERE IT WAS WET.

November 5, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS WALKING DOWN STEPS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON MUD AND FELL CAUSING LOWER BACK STRAIN.

March 4, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING DECKING PRIOR TO REMOVING STANDARD CRUSHER, EE FELL THROUGH OPENING. EE WAS NOT AT HIS ASSIGNED WORK STATION.

February 12, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CLEANING DIRT OFF SHAKER EMPLOYEE SLIPPED STRIKING HIS SIDE AGAINST SHAKER SCREEN.

January 9, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A NEW PULLEY UP THE 11/2" CONVEYOR HE SLIPPED DOWN TWO STEPS AND FELL AGAINST THE HAND RAIL.

January 31, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING AROUND LOADER DURING PRE-TRIP INSPECTION, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE.

January 22, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS COMMING DOWN STD. TOWER STEPS AND SLIPPED ON ICE 3 STEPS FROM BOTTOM AND STRUCK HIS TAIL BONE ON REMAINING STEPS.

October 5, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN STEPS ON A 992 LOADER, EE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS SHIN ON FLOOR BOLT.

May 10, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF A LADDER AND HIS FOOT TWISTED.

January 20, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE PULLING A HYDRAULIC JACK, EE SLIPPED ON ICE.

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