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January 14, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was on fourth rung of ladder when EE jumped off when employee above EE fell.

January 14, 2025 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 LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was standing on third rung of ladder when EE slipped off. Contusion to knee and forehead.

November 9, 2023 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 LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming down form ladder when EE reached the ground EE rolled right ankle causing a sprain

September 2, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down from portable screener with a grease gun in hand when the employee missed the last step and fell to ground

March 14, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping from last ladder rung to the ground when employee lost balance and slipped to ground straining right shoulder

January 7, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

When employee stepped to ground getting off loader they lost balance and fell on their side.

November 18, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from machine when they missed the last step and twisted an ankle

October 20, 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
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down steps when EE felt pain in the right knee.

June 18, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting a road grader when foot slipped off bottom rung

February 22, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping up onto loader when EE's hand slipped and EE fell to the ground.

December 10, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in plant and slipped in muddy area

September 13, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing up onto side of haul truck and lost grip and fell to ground

January 21, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was backing away from road grader and tripped

September 18, 2018 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 LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was cleaning out stone box when employee slipped and received laceration to leg

August 7, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was descending steps on a loader to the lower platform when they missed a step and slid down remaining 5 steps.

January 23, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from one area of the plant to another when EE slipped and twisted knee.

December 18, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down a conveyor belt walkway and lost balance. While trying to regain balance, employee grabbed frame in an awkward manner and sprained wrist.

September 20, 2017 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 LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending a stairway when they missed a step and slipped.

August 23, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across plant and tripped over hose and twisted employee's left knee.

March 25, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing part from shaker when part fell. Employee lost balance when trying to avoid part falling against machine. Employee suffered contusion to left rib area.

October 8, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending a ladder. He missed the last rung and turned his left ankle when it came in contact with the ground, resulting in a sprain

April 3, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was ascending a concrete walkway along side of the Primary Crusher conveyor belt when he slipped and fell, striking his left index finger on the steel conveyor railing. Result-laceration requiring 4 stitches.

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