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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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March 1, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dun-Rite Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Telehandler fork stuck on concrete foundation under pressure, fork gave way in upward motion and employee had foot on fork. Upward motion broke employee's heel.

April 18, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dun-Rite Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Fall from machine

Driver smelled antifreeze. Got out of truck, opened truck hood. Got up on tire to check it out. Jumped off tire and fractured their ankle.

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