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October 25, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
County Concrete Corp · Fall from ladders

using only the upper portion of a 20' extension ladder, our employee climbed up to inspect a faulty drive motor on our vsi crusher output conveyor. the ground was wet and the ladder slipped out from beneath EE causing EE to fall approx. 6 feet dislocating EE's left hip and fracturing EE's pelvis. unsafe work practices

November 19, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
County Concrete Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Miner fell through catwalk and struck ground surface. Miner injured left ankle.

September 27, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Concrete Corp · Struck by falling object

While removing the return roller from conveyor #11, the bolt on the bracket snapped causing the roller to fall on the left ring finger of the employee therefore causing a laceration to same.

August 30, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
County Concrete Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

A mechanic, working on piece of equipment in the shop. Worker was using parts cleaner to degrease a clutch. Worker then violated policy and procedure by using a hand-held butane torch. There was a flash from combustible material that caused burns to the face and head of the worker. Worker was conscious and talking. He was taken to the hospital by another worker was admitted.

April 1, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Concrete Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While changing a screen on a portable crusher, the screen slipped down and pinched right pinky finger.

March 20, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
County Concrete Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

An elderly male, (non-employee) apparently suffering from early stages of alzheimer's disease and dementia, trespassed onto posted mine property. He most likely became disorientated and died of hypothermia. The pit was not in operation at the time.

March 16, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Concrete Corp · Struck by falling object

Metal bar from tail pulley of conveyor belt fell onto finger, pinching finger between bar and metal frame.

July 17, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Concrete Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting/manuevering truck tire into place, employee strained shoulder.

February 28, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
County Concrete Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two plant operators attempting to remove plate steel from a cintron when the hook and cable slipped and the steel plate landed on EE's left hand and fractured left index finger.

May 16, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
County Concrete Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RUNNING AIR GUN. TOOL SLIPPED INTO LEFT HAND THUMB AREA. LACERATION BETWEEN THUMB AND FIRST FINGER ON PALM AREA. RECEIVED 4 STITCHES AT HOSPITAL ER.

June 16, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Concrete Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Claims hooking up a hose, pulled muscle in right shoulder and reported to supervisor for information only. No request or medical assistance requested. Company wants everything reported.

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