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Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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January 20, 2015 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldwick Materials LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down from the HP 300 Feeder, he stepped onto the HP 300 V-belt Guard, he slipped and hit his right side against the crusher. He was wearing his "Safety Harness."

June 25, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldwick Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tripped over a piece of wood and sprained his ankle.

May 7, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldwick Materials LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a shovel to clean area under the HP Crusher Plant he says he fell backwards and bumped his R/arm against an I Beam which is located at the plant. On May 9, 2013 he came to work and reported he had swelling of the R/hand and forearm due to the bump he experienced 2 days prior.

February 11, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldwick Materials LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was cleaning ice from the WA 480 Loader, when he slipped and fell while trying to close the door.

October 30, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oldwick Materials LLC · Fall from machine

EE was stepping down off a dump truck he had been driving. He fell backwards and hit his elbow on a rock.

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