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January 2, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuckahoe Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting small pump to set it. Back onto the work bench. He felt immediate sharp upper back and neck pain.

August 9, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuckahoe Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee and co-worker were installing a new truck access safety platform. The hinge bracket had not been welded at the factory. (Manufacturer's defect). Hinge bracket broke free. Walkway tipped and fell to ground with both individuals falling with it.

March 28, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuckahoe Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

CAST IRON DREDGE PUMP PART FELL ON FOOT OF EMPLOYEE INJURING HIS BIG TOE ON HIS LT. FOOT.

September 19, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuckahoe Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED SHOULDER WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS ON PUMP.

July 20, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuckahoe Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN RIGHT HEEL WHILE ASCENDING STEPS TO OPERATORS BOOTH.

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