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October 22, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a tail pulley on portable screening unit when pulley slipped and pinched their fingers on their left hand.

January 14, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was standing on third rung of ladder when EE slipped off. Contusion to knee and forehead.

January 14, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was on fourth rung of ladder when EE jumped off when employee above EE fell.

July 23, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was welding pipe. Finger was caught when pipe rolled and fell off support.

February 22, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee threw an empty cardboard box into a fire. Employee did not check to ensure box was empty. Box contained empty aerosol can. Can ruptured causing flash fire Flash. Fire ignited employee's nylon jacket which caused burn to employee's cheek, chin, and nose.

February 22, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee attempted to lift 150-200lb. steel plate without obtaining assistance. Employee felt pain in right bicep as they were lifting plate.

November 9, 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
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming down form ladder when EE reached the ground EE rolled right ankle causing a sprain

September 2, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down from portable screener with a grease gun in hand when the employee missed the last step and fell to ground

March 16, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Trap Rock Industries LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had clocked in to start work day. Employee was walking back to EE's personal vehicle when EE complained of shortness of breath. 911 was called. CPR was performed. Employee was transported to local hospital where EE passed away

November 23, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using utility knife to cut conveyor belt when knife slipped causing a laceration to employee's finger

August 4, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working in basket of a high reach when crane was moving a conveyor section. Conveyor section came in contact with high reach boom causing employee to lose balance and strike basket hand rail with chest.

June 17, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was assisting in repair of a portable crusher when EE's hand was caught in a gear causing a crush injury to EE's left hand

March 14, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping from last ladder rung to the ground when employee lost balance and slipped to ground straining right shoulder

January 7, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

When employee stepped to ground getting off loader they lost balance and fell on their side.

November 18, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from machine when they missed the last step and twisted an ankle

October 20, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down steps when EE felt pain in the right knee.

September 28, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Rubbed or abraded

Employee received a scrape on right calf area. Employee initially refused medical evaluation. The scrape became infected which resulted in medical treatment which resulted in 3 days lost time.

June 18, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was exiting a road grader when foot slipped off bottom rung

May 10, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Piece of metal fell on employee's foot

April 16, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening a bolt on new bowl liner when hammer slipped striking them in the finger.

April 14, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing up ladder on drill rig when they felt a pull and a strain in lower right leg.

February 22, 2021 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping up onto loader when EE's hand slipped and EE fell to the ground.

December 10, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in plant and slipped in muddy area

November 24, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting open a bag with a box knife when EE cut EE's finger

November 4, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Mechanic was struck in head by cover that fell off machine.

November 4, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Mechanic was struck in head by cover that fell off of machine

September 16, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

While ascending a ladder the employee looked up and was struck in the mouth by a rock that fell from above.

September 14, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a welding cutting torch when a piece of hot slag burned EE's foot.

September 1, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck against a moving object

While operation track dozer, employee jammed shoulder on control stick.

August 5, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving steel beam when finger became pinched between other beam.

July 28, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a hammer and a chisel when a piece of the chisel chipped off and struck the employee in the left lower leg. Small chip of metal was stuck in EE's leg.

February 27, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was lifting part with overhead crane in shop when part swung striking left leg

January 29, 2020 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting a cover plate when the plate slipped and hit top of employee's hand.

October 17, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using pliers to pull part when pliers slipped and struck employee over right eye

October 16, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a drift pin when a piece of the pin broke off and caused laceration on leg.

September 13, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing up onto side of haul truck and lost grip and fell to ground

September 11, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a razor knife to cut plastic. knife slipped and employee cut finger

August 20, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening a hose connection on a hydraulic hose when employee felt a sharp pain in neck.

August 1, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee dropped part on EE's hand causing laceration.

July 17, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Contact with heat

Extremely hot weather conditions. Employee was overcome by the heat.

June 26, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating forklift when the forks contacted the ground causing the machine to jar causing employee to hit head against side bar of machine.

June 17, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing ladder on front-end loader to enter the operator's cab when EE felt a pop in EE's knee causing a strain.

February 6, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting guard off of conveyor, when employee lost control of guard causing employee to twist and strain shoulder

January 21, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was backing away from road grader and tripped

January 14, 2019 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was lowering a raised step assembly and dropped steps. Hand railing hit employee on side of head. Employee received laceration on forehead.

October 23, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing new bucket segments on a spare loader bucket, when right index finger was caught between the bolt head and the bucket segment

September 18, 2018 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trap Rock Industries LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was cleaning out stone box when employee slipped and received laceration to leg

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