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August 14, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M.J. Stavola Industries · Struck by falling object

Technician was laying under a loader installing a driveshaft. The bearing caps were not secured and one slid off the end and struck technician in the tooth, causing a horizontal fracture.

August 1, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
M.J. Stavola Industries · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee passed out due to aperient drug overdose.

September 8, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
M.J. Stavola Industries · Struck against stationary object

Employee was helping replace return roller on crusher while crusher was down for repairs and EE failed to have EE's hard hat on. EE hit EE's head on the guard for the roller while going under the crusher.

December 2, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
M.J. Stavola Industries · Struck against stationary object

Wile working in limited access area where hard hat could not be worn, employee stood from crouched position after inspecting parking brake area and hit head on bed lift cylinder causing laceration at left eyebrow.

June 3, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
M.J. Stavola Industries · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a dozer on a berm. Employee went to back up and backed over the side of the berm, turned dozer over and slid down the berm.

December 17, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down stairs, He began to fall and reached for hand rail. His falling weight caused him to strain his right triceps.

June 27, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee fell approx 18 inches when he lost his balance when climbing on to equipment. He hit the back of his head on the ground causing a contusion.

June 26, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M.J. Stavola Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning grizzly bars in shaker feeder of crusher with pick axe, left foot slipped and he tried to catch his balance, did not fall, but twisted lower back. He has lumbar strain.

June 20, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on a pile of 4 inch stone when he slipped and twisted his right knee. Injury was not reported to the Company until 07/19/2012. He was diagnosed with a meniscus tear but elected to post pone surgery until winter shut down. His first day of missed time was 1/15/13.

June 14, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting a piece of steel in half with a torch. The cut piece fell and hit employee's left knee & thigh causing a contusion.

May 14, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening a "J" hook during a screen change using a wrench when he strained his left shoulder.

March 14, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was handing up 10Ft. length of chain to fellow employee when he felt a strain in his left shoulder.

March 6, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that on 3/6/12 a rubber Main Frame Liner fell against his left calf. He was sent to a medical facility on 3/12/12 when he developed swelling. The diagnosis was a contusion.

February 26, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee complained of right wrist pain from operating joy stick on 992 loader, on 2/26/12. Diagnosis 5/18/12, Operation 6/6/12. No lost time or restrictions until 6/6/12.

January 18, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was sliding an electric motor from a loader bucket onto a truck bed when he pinched his right index finger between the motor and the truck bed causing a laceration.

December 29, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was striking a wedge with a sledge hammer. He missed the wedge and the hand holding the hammer handle struck against the wedge causing a contusion to right index finger and nail.

December 2, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping remove a crusher when he tripped & fell resulting in a strain to lower back.

November 21, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shovelling stone when he strained his lower back.

July 13, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was climbing the ladder to get into 988 Loader cab when he felt pain in lower back.

July 11, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing ladder to get into a front-end loader, employee slipped and scrapped his lower leg. On 7/21 he indicated leg was swollen and was sent to medical clinic for treatment diagnosis: cellulites

June 16, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing upper engine panel on 980 Loader. After removing 3 of the 4 bolts, the panel swung down, striking the employee's left forearm causing laceration requiring 9 stitches

June 3, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting a conveyor belt, his wrench hit the conveyor guard, dislodging it from its hook. The guard fell, hitting the employee finger causing a contusion.

April 5, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing a pump drive & hydraulic pump from a drill rig when it fell on his right foot causing a fracture to right 2nd toe & contusion to right foot.

November 3, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

While another employee was lowering a screen down it slipped and hit employee on left foot causing a contusion.

September 29, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee received an insect bite on left fore arm. After several days, the arm became swollen and infected.

September 27, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee stated that while shaking out dust from a rag after wiping down truck dashboard, the tip of rag hit him in his right eye causing abrasion.

April 20, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning dirt build-up around a head pulley using a metal bar. The bar got caught in the pulley, causing the employees thumb to get pinched by pulley head.

March 26, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a hose clamp from a water pump when he felt a pop in his right ring finger. Diagnosis: Tendon strain.

March 19, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was climbing ladder on equipment. He slipped and caught himself with his arm. This was not reported until 6/10/2010.

March 11, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated as he turned to sit down in his CAT excavator he felt a pain in his lower back - right side

December 17, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hit in the right ear by an air gun that flew out of a co-workers grasp causing laceration behind right ear requiring 5 stitches.

August 29, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kicking a breaker bar to loosen a drain plug when he slipped. Employee stated he was still feeling pain in October and was sent for an MRI on 10/8/2009 which revealed an ACL Tear.

July 6, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee and Co-worker were handing up a 95lb. screen to another emplyee. He indicated afterward that he felt pain in left shoulder.

June 29, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was putting air in low tire on pick up truck. The tire exploded sending grit into employee's right eye causing abrasion.

June 26, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was striking an allen key socket into an allen key bolt with a hammer. A piece of the socket broke off and hit him on his left forearm causing laceration - 6 stitches.

April 7, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper OTHER
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee stated he had lower back pain he had a previous work related back injury in February 2008.

March 16, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was checking for a leak from a drill rig hydraulic hose. As he moved hoses around, pressurized fluid shot out & caused a puncture wound to his left middle finger tip.

March 10, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing out of a chute under #4 shaker when he felt a "Pop" in his right knee. Diagnosis: Right Knee Strain - possible Medial Meniscal Tear.

February 13, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was arc welding in a chute. That night he experienced a burning sensation in his eyes. He went to his local emergency room and was diagnosed for flash burn.

January 19, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning a shaker chute with a 20 pound chipping hammer, when the hammer broke thru encrusted material, he was pitched foward and felt lower back pain.

October 1, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down the counter weight ladder of a front end loader. He missed the last step and fell to the ground causing a bruised sacrum.

September 22, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a plastic bottle. The knife slipped and cut employee's right wrist - 3 stitches plus tetanus shot.

September 2, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

He was climbing up crusher and slipped on a rock, causing him to hit is right knee on the platform.

August 25, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was shoveling stone, the shovel hit something solid causing sprain to right wrist & forearm.

August 1, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing bolts on a surge tank cover using an air impact gun. When a bolt broke, the gun fell out of his right hand and struck his left index finger, causing a laceration and contusion.

July 31, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was climbing up ladder on crusher when he slipped & felt pain in right groin area.

July 18, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was sitting in haul truck, when he closed the truck door, his left thumb got caught between the door and the door frame. This caused a laceration, requiring 4 stitches.

July 1, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sitting on a bench in locker room, when he bent over to put on his work boots, he felt a pain in his lower back.

June 23, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning area around a feed plate using a steel bar. The bar slipped causing employee'e right hand to strike a dust suppressor fitting causing a fracture to his right ring finger.

May 21, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was helping mechanic and a metal splinter got into his right thumb.

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