Mining Incidents

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August 12, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J D M Materials Company · Fall from machine

Employee fell off of the loader and injured shoulder. Injury was not reported at time of the incident.

June 9, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J D M Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The miner's arm was caught between two blocks leading to pain and swelling of the right forearm.

February 23, 2022 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J D M Materials Company · Fall from machine

While stepping down the ladder of the haul truck, employee slipped off step and fell and landed on the ground.

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