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August 12, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J D M Materials Company · Fall from machine

Employee fell off of the loader and injured shoulder. Injury was not reported at time of the incident.

June 9, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J D M Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The miner's arm was caught between two blocks leading to pain and swelling of the right forearm.

April 7, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was cutting a belt and accidentally cut left wrist.

March 6, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

The miner was using a welding torch when the oxygen hose burst and ignited. The fire burned through the miners' jacket and shirt resulting in a burn to EE's stomach.

August 17, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Opened inspection door to check adjustment, turned rotor when I felt something pop in right shoulder

June 1, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing a screen on the middle deck, employee had hand on bottom of screen when the screen shifted and caught hand and fingers between screen and bottom of deck. Employee was treated and received stitches. Employee returned to work the following day with restrictions.

March 1, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck against stationary object

Miner was performing housekeeping duties under a steel structure that supports a stacker/conveyor belt. As EE crouched down, the hard hat slipped off EE's head. When EE stood back up, EE hit head on the low part of the steel structure. EE was transported to urgent care by a co-worker. EE received 3 staples to close the cut on EE's head.

September 21, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was walking up a hill when some 8" rocks came down striking their foot. Employee was wearing steel toed boots, rock hit in lace area.

September 12, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee tried to fix a skirt board rubber while belt was in operation. Employee did not contact the Plant operator as required for Lockout. Injured Thumb- right hand

February 23, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J D M Materials Company · Fall from machine

While stepping down the ladder of the haul truck, employee slipped off step and fell and landed on the ground.

July 27, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a chain to the primary feeder to wrap around a rock. The employee tripped and fell on same level. EE caught the fall using right wrist causing EE's wrist to fracture.

July 24, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

The employee dropped something while using a torch. EE bent over to pick up the item and the flame from the torch burnt EE's arm. EE states should have turned the torch off before retrieving item. Employee has a 2nd degree burn on right arm. No lost time from work.

December 19, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working on the crusher. EE went to grab a tool when EE tripped over frozen mud. Tried to catch self on nearby truck, but fell anyways pushing EE's arm behind self.

December 3, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell on ground while walking and hit head. Received staples in the head and is able to return to work full duty.

August 15, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was welding within the primary crusher when a piece of hot material fell into the top of a boot and burned their ankle and foot. Employee went to the emergency room and was transported to a burn unit. Diagnosed the injury as third degree burns on their right foot. Employee has not returned to work.

April 8, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reported STS hearing loss

April 8, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reported STS hearing result

May 16, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

Miner was operating a haul truck which was being loaded. A large stone was placed in bed which caused the truck to shake. Miner felt sharp pain in back and neck.

December 20, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a ACSR cable with a band saw. EE was holding the cable in EE's left hand, saw in the right. After the cut was made, the blade stopped and came to a rest on top of EE's left hand, causing a cut requiring four stitches. The employee finished EE's shift after the cut, got the stitches and returned for work at the normal starting time the next day.

June 19, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee lost control of vehicle while descending the ramp. EE hit a rock which stopped the vehicle. EE left hand hit dashboard on impact.

June 6, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Fall from machine

Employee slipped on the crusher framework and fell onto back.

June 1, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a guard when EE received a laceration on right hand from a sharp edge.

May 12, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was dragging a roller up a catwalk when EE felt a pain in back.

November 3, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cutting a bolt with a torch. A piece of hot steel landed on his right pinky finger. Employee waited to report and get medical attention, the finger swelled, blistered then became infected.

November 2, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee's left hand became entrapped between the head pulley and belt cleaner while inspecting a chute on the Screening belt #3.

August 4, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was walking around stationary vehicle on bench.

June 29, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's annual audiogram and follow-up audiogram indicate a standard threshold shift hearing loss.

August 12, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

Loose stone was not removed and/or secured prior to entering the crusher. Employee was stuck and trapped by 2 rocks that fell from an elevated position. Employee felt that the rocks were not going to move prior to the accident.

February 2, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal trespasser POWERED HAULAGE

A non-employee of Ward Sand was trespassing on the mine site. He and 2 other friends drove their ATVs out on the frozen dredge pond. Approx 1000 ft from shore the victim and bike fell through the ice and died.

January 23, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was jumping an excavator when the battery exploded. Two employees were injured.

January 23, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was jumping an excavator when the battery exploded. Two Employees were injured.

May 13, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a water wagon (E21) when he turned into a passing haul truck. Employee stated that he did not see the haul truck prior to turning.

June 28, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While grinding, the grinder jumped and hit the employees hand causing a laceration that need stitches.

June 27, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping move a 55 gallon drum when it slipped and struck his ankle causing a laceration requiring stitches.

June 13, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

A piece of grade blade fell, as the employee reached for it he felt a pain in his side and back.

August 3, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on ladder per activity

March 11, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on 988 loader in maintenance shop.

February 23, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was lifting a pip-men out of the primary crusher when the worn/greased shaft slide out of its position, falling onto the crane's operator station.

October 18, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing a tire on a light duty pickup truck when he twisted his ankle.

October 6, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Contact with electrical current

Employee was pulling/hanging an electrical cable when he came in contact with the two copper wires. There was a piece of the outer jacket that was worn out which the employee did not notice.

May 24, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was climbing into the haul truck when he slipped and caught himself on the ladder causing a strain to his arm/shoulder

April 30, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twirled his hand on the engine pull start

December 17, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

Lifting steel plate - performing routine maintenance, when the plate fell crushing finger.

September 17, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing bolts inside the crusher when one of the impellers moved & knocked employee back into the metal bar.

August 12, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting the disassembly of a crane when the outrigger lock lever struck his right index finger.

February 2, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

The employee believed he had lowered the dump body on the 35 ton haul truck. He hit the conveyor, which fell onto the back of the truck. When the truck hit the conveyor the truck tilted on back wheels until it broke free from the convoyer causing the truck to land back on all 4 tires.

September 23, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Fall from piled material

Employees were cleaning screen house spillage. They opened a floor panel to drop stone into bins. The injured employee walked up onto the stone pile which started to slide. Employee could not stop himself from sliding. The stone and employee slid into the the bin. He fell approx 20 ft onto stone in bin.

September 22, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was repairing a screen barring when the wrench slipped causing the employee's finger to get jammed between the wrench and barring.

March 28, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A HAUL TRUCK. WHEN HE WENT TO REMOVE HIS HAND, HIS FINGER BECAME CAUGHT ON THE HEATER BOX. HIS FINGER WAS CUT WHEN HE TRIED TO REMOVE IT.

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