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September 1, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
284 Aggregates, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

It was raining. Worker was filling DEF and went to step off of excavator and slipped. EE grabbed a handrail with right hand as they fell and "heard something pop".

August 10, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
284 Aggregates, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking around Sandvic QA340 and stepped in a small pothole and fell on the ground. This resulted in injuring a knee, specifically, tearing the ACL.

June 12, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
284 Aggregates, LLC. · Fall from machine

The operator was standing on the track to access the tool box during the pre-shift. Track was clean and dry. EE stepped to side to open the toolbox and feet slipped off of the side of the track. EE was unable to retain hold on the handrail and fell to the ground. EE was bruised.

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