Mining Incidents

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 14, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LIBERTY STONE & AGGREGATES-CLINTON QUARRY · Struck against stationary object

Employee was starting an air compressor using a pull cord and EE pulled the pull cord too far out striking EE's right elbow on the wheel chock.

August 14, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LIBERTY STONE & AGGREGATES-CLINTON QUARRY · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was making number stencils with a razor blade and blade slipped cutting EE's thumb resulting in EE receiving (3) stitches.

August 12, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman POWERED HAULAGE
LIBERTY STONE & AGGREGATES-CLINTON QUARRY · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee did not shut down conveyor when cleaning a roller on the QE441 with a hammer and sustained minor injuries.

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