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February 12, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had to stretch to get a plastic cover over a super-sack; in doing so, the employee slipped and fell. Upon impact, the employee's left thumb was jammed into the side of the pallet. The employee was able to stand up but was unable to move EE's thumb without pain.

January 15, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to locker room at the end of EE's shift to go home. Incident occurred by the Sweco/Duavac in Building #02. Employee was walking and felt a sharp pain in left knee and lower back making EE unable to walk on left leg.

December 24, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was walking across yard outside Warehouse #1 and slipped on ice falling to ground. IE fractured left ring finger and bruised left shoulder and knee.

July 22, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall down stairs

At roughly 4:30pm on July 22nd, 2024, an employee with a little over 6 years of mining experience tripped on the 2nd step as the EE was ascending the stairs in Shed 8. EE fell on the stairs injuring knee, shortly after which the employee left work and went to the doctors where EE was diagnosed with a contusion on knee.

March 21, 2023 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouse, supply handler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was kneeling on top of a double stacked pallet, forklift driver was down stacking pallets to be identified by the tag on the ears. Employee kneeling on the double stacked pallet on the next row reached for the ear and fell forward finger was damaged on the fork.

November 9, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tripped on beam lying beside tank outside building by ball mills and hurt knee and then back hurt the day after

August 9, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Tripped over fan cord stacking pallet with fifty pound bag in arms.

June 16, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall down stairs

Employee was complaining about legs hurting, supervisor then brought EE into office to cool down. After resting for a few minutes EE was still complaining about pain in the legs. Management decided to take EE to BHP to be checked out. To go shower out, EE fell down the stairs. Supervisor ran out to check on EE and called for management to call ambulance.

May 31, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall down stairs

Employee was working around the sack hanger when they missed a step coming down the stairs causing them to fall and land on their bottom.

January 20, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal janitor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell in employee parking lot. Monday snowstorm had left ice accumulations that were treated and continued to be addressed as temperatures were fluctuating. Parking lot was plowed and treated with salt on Monday and retreated as the week went on. Employee has strained back and return to work date on 1/24/22.

September 11, 2021 LA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walking beside railroad track tripped on rope tied to guardrail. EE stumbled but caught balance. EE reported no injury at that time and was able to finish the rest of the shift. After a day or so EE's foot started swelling so we sent EE for X-Ray.

August 19, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to get the sack back on to the pallet by kicking it when EE's left knee twisted.

August 2, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from the lab back to production where they slipped on a rock that was on the pavement. This caused them to slip and fall, employee rolled/sprained an ankle.

July 16, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

walking to work station and stepped in small hole in the floor and foot rolled over

June 22, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall down stairs

Going down stairs that had a thin layer of graphite on them.

April 27, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall down stairs

Employee was descending a staircase when employee slipped near the last step and fell backwards. Employee injured / jarred their lower back. Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back.

April 26, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee exited company truck to unlock entry gate and twisted knee.

October 21, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was getting off forklift at roller mill 1 when right knee popped. Fell onto right knee after it popped.

October 19, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Went to step up on forklift and right foot slipped off of forklift. Grabbed handle to keep from falling, twisted, and felt a pop in the right side of back.

October 2, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell near the packing station. Employee broke a rib. The accident was not reported and we were not made aware of this until we received a doctors note on 10/12/2020 pertaining to the employees absence. Accident is still under investigation.

August 4, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on concrete step. Sore arm, hyper extension right knee. Refused treatment. The employee attended a scheduled Dr appt 8/13/20 for pre-existing condition of right knee. The employer was notified of additional restriction on 8/17/20. This accident sent 8/17/20 and failed to submit documentation of the attempted submission exists.

April 14, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Going down vertical ladder. Slipped going down and jammed right foot.

February 13, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dismounting a forklift when EE's foot slipped. Employee landed on left leg and experienced pain in the left knee. Employee was sent to hospital for evaluation and is to return to full duty on 2/17/20.

January 20, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

By compactor, employee was pulling a box full of junk, box ripped and employee fell backwards. When Employee fell backwards employee jammed left wrist. Employee was given a velcro splint to wear for two weeks.

July 29, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking to reset 10 scale in packing room when EE tripped onto a pallet of cardboard. The employee fell onto the cardboard on EE's right side and arm.

April 9, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping to move a band saw when it tilted. The employee fell in attempt to get out of the way, landing on EE's left elbow and shoulder. EE did not seek treatment at the time. EE sought treatment on 7/10/19 and was sent for therapy. Company official who reports was notified 7/31/19.

March 15, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell while walking. Injury to left side.

September 21, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I was in BLD3 looking for a pallet and slipped and twisted my ankle

September 10, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending steps from a loader and slipped. The employee caught self using the hand rail, but strained back.

August 14, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had purchased new safety shoes. EE was descending a set of concrete stairs and slipped but did not fall. EE had a small scrape on forearm. It was not reported as an accident at the time until the employee began complaining about back pain. The employee stated ee did not know if the slip had caused the issue.

June 15, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall down stairs

Coming down spiral staircase thought I was down but missed last step and fell on floor my radio was on R front pocket.

May 31, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unlocking and opening the gate to the truck scale. Employee lost hold on the gate and tried to grab it so it would not swing out toward the roadway. In employee's attempt to grab the gate employee overturned ankle causing a sprain.

July 28, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS ON PALLET. EE PLACED A BAG, TURNED TO RETURN TO THE BAGGER AND CAUGHT FOOT ON THE CORNER OF THE PALLET TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.

June 15, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Outside yard forklift operator was dismounting forklift and stepped on a 1.5" rubber ball (debris)(used for tumbler screening) which caused EE to slip and fall injuring shoulder and back. One doctor released EE back to work full duty for the shoulder injury. A different doctor is keeping EE out of work for the back injury.

February 25, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall down stairs

Worker slipped on a stairwell due to wet and graphite slicked boots from rain and surface dust on staircase. Worker had bruising, pain and mobility issues at the time of accident and requested to see a doctor for evaluation. The doctor put the worker on light duty and recommended rest so the worker decided to take a few days vacation and was released for full duty on 3/6/2016.

January 25, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking from the employee parking lot to the main property when EE slipped & fell on the ice injuring EE's back. We had previously had over 20 inches of snow over the weekend creating very slippery conditions. Maintenance had cleaned the lot earlier in the morning, but ice under the snow created a slippery condition. The area had been plowed & treated prior to the injury.

July 1, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the stairway at the screen plant. It had previously rained and washed material and water to the bottom of the stairway. He did not notice this at the bottom of the stairway and slipped hyper-extending his left knee.

May 26, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While getting off a forklift he slipped on the graphite and pulled his back.

April 17, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall onto or against objects

A maintenance man was removing a belt from a motor when he lost his grip of the belt and fell on the gear box hurting his left shoulder.

April 17, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall onto or against objects

As EE was rebuilding a roller mill EE was pulling the belts on the pulley and slipped falling on a gear box injuring EE's left shoulder I am filing this form pertaining to a part 50 audit (citation 9316002)

December 29, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall from machine

EE had loaded the 928G front end loader onto a lowboy trailer. He got our of the loader and was climbing down the ladder. He missed the last step and fell backwards onto the ground landing on his shoulders and hitting the back of his head on the pavement.

July 23, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell in the shower room after he was finished taking a shower.

July 10, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When I stepped off the sweeper, I had a sharp pain come from my upper left leg area up to my left hip area.

July 2, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting down from the top of a sack full of material. He was bracing himself on a cement post. His hand slipped off of the post and he fell against the post hitting his ribs on the left side.

June 18, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Getting off forklift, slipped on graphite hitting head on lift.

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