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November 18, 2014 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was using CAT Backhoe to clean up area, removing scrap conveyor belt. He scooped up some belt with the bucket of the backhoe and got out to push the remaining into the bucket.

August 5, 2013 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by falling object

Working on the counter weight belt B4. In process of removing an old guard, employee knocked a piece of steel loose. After being informed that the piece was loose, an approximately 20 lb piece of angle iron came down and hit his hand.

May 13, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking by a trailer employee was started by a cat coming out of the weeds and tripped and fell on his leg breaking it.

April 16, 2012 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing a new grounding rod (3/4 copper) with a hammer. He missed the piece his hand took the impact slicing his left palm.

October 17, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got out of his bulldozer to move a stacker. He attempted to cross a retaining wall and fell about 3 ft.

August 23, 2011 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee working in possible 'bite' area if steel should break away from it's mount while forcing with come-along. Damage was to one of the employee's knee (right)

January 5, 2010 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE strained a muscle while moving sand from a belt. EE notified management on 01/11/2010 of injury and we started an investigation, and sent him to be examined on this date.

June 15, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pushing hand truck and slipped on gravel.

January 29, 2009 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on ice.

June 12, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Felt a groin pull when crossing from barge to ship.

February 15, 2007 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by falling object

Injured was attempting to clear blocked transfer chute when a large rock fell pinning his hand against a steel skirt board.

February 8, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee broke bolt loose and it snapped, hitting him in the eye under safety glasses.

January 13, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on a pipe wrench towards his face and wrench slipped off & struck him in the face.

August 7, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped going through engine room door.

November 13, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up a 50 pound pump and threw his back out.

October 19, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by falling object

CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER FELL ON EE'S HAND.

March 15, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Pulled shoulder lifting a board.

October 24, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING CONVEYOR BELT TENSION WITH MANUAL COME-ALONGS. BELT CAUGHT ON A PIECE OF THE FRAME AND PARTED. EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN INTO A STEEL ANGLE.

August 14, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck against a moving object

EE BACKED A BOBCAT HE WAS DRIVING INTO A POLE. EE SAID HE WAS INJURED ON 8-14-03 BUT REPORTED INJURY ON 8-17-03.

August 22, 2001 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CARRYING A RAILROAD TIE WITH ANOTHER EE WHEN IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS FOOT. EE WAS WEARING STEEL TOE SHOES BUT RAILROAD TIE HIT THE UPPER PART OF HIS FOOT.

November 15, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Fall from machine

EE STATED HIS ANKLE WAS HURTING AND IT MIGHT OF BEEN CAUSED BY MOUNTING OR DISMOUNTING HIS MACHINE.

March 3, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING MOVING OXYGEN BOTTLES HE WAS INSTRUCTRED TO GET HELP UNLOADING THE BOTTLES. APPARENTLY HE LIFTED BOTTLES HIMSELF

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