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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
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2000–2026
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May 5, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was drilling concrete and cleaning holes to install studs. Concrete dust got in face and eyes.

October 31, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Fall from ladders

Worker was climbing a step ladder when it shifted out from underneath them causing them to grab the catwalk with their left hand which caused a severe muscle strain to their left shoulder.

January 8, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working in hopper to C-24, removing frozen material. While lifting a piece with a co-worker, the co-worker's side slipped out of co-worker's hand catching EE between the material and a piece of steel.

May 9, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Weldon Quarry Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Our employee, was washing off crusher deck when a bolt fell out of the crusher box striking them on the left shoulder and their neck.

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