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March 1, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Braen Aggregates LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking up steel outdoor steps to a second floor trailer when EE tripped on the wet steps resulting in bruising their ribs.

August 3, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stone Industries Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was standing on a wood plank, the wood plank broke causing the employee to drop several inches breaking left foot

September 24, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stone Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down a CAT 772G and slipped off the last step. Employee fell on right hand, wrist and arm.

March 28, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stone Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE slipped on the feeder of the crusher while crossing over it to prep the side plates for repair.

February 29, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal ground controller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Braen Royalties, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping to lay 10" plastic pipe across the floor of the quarry when EE slipped and tore EE's bicep muscle on EE's right arm.

November 12, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Braen Royalties, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Trip injury with first aid resulting in 1 week light duty

September 4, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stone Industries Inc · Fall from ladders

Was working on ladder repairing a spray hose and fell off of ladder, dislocating left wrist.

July 23, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Braen Aggregates LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped while walking out of a tunnel and put his wrist down to break the fall. He has a fractured right wrist.

December 6, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Braen Aggregates LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped and fell while fueling crushing equipment. EE has a sprained lumbar-sacral sprain with radiculitis and a sprained rotator cuff.

February 5, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Saddle Mountain LP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped on the wet ground and landed on a small tree stump. EE fractured a rib. It was a warm and foggy evening.

September 24, 2002 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stone Industries Inc · Fall from machine

THE MINER WAS EXITING THE CAB OF THE CRANE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HIT THE OUTRIGGER AND THEN THE GROUND. HE NEVER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS.

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