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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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November 3, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagles Lake Reserve Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was transferring 55-gal drums from dredge to the boat. They fell on top of the barrel cutting their face, requiring stitches and injured their leg

April 16, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Completing routine drive around inspection when EE noticed pc of steel on ramp to primary crusher. Climbed up pile of rocks to get pc of steel down. When EE went to lift object, lost footing and fell down landing on top of a rock. Felt something give out in EE's back. Employee is currently working restricted duty!

June 21, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting personal vehicle in the parking lot. When employee stepped out of vehicle, employee twisted/rolled right ankle.

September 19, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When exiting the Haul Truck after doing maintenance, the step down was further than the employee realized and felt something pull in leg

July 2, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from a concrete slab to the ground and underestimated the step-down height. The way they landed jarred a knee. Originally refused treatment but on 7/6 - decided to have it looked at. Scheduled for PT and restricted duty.

February 24, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gibralter Rock Inc. T-A Gibraltar Rock, Belle Mead · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking into shed to turn the power on for the feeder. As he stepped into the room, he slipped on some black ice and fell onto his knee cap.

April 2, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sahara Sand Inc. · Fall from machine

Normal conditions - employee stepping down from piece of equipment injured foot

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