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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 3, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Passaic Crushed Stone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO TIGHTEN A LARGE VALVE AND HE STEPPED ON LARGE PIPE WRENCH. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE WRENCH AND HIS ANKLE HIT A ROCK ON THE GROUND.

August 14, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Passaic Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF A LADDER, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

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