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May 22, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tilcon New York, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee received abnormal results on hearing test for right and left ear. Employee was retested and for a second time received abnormal results for right and left ear.

May 19, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While changing teeth on a 992 EE felt a couple pops in EE's left wrist.

April 14, 2026 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tilcon New York, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The employee was hitting a steel tooth with a hammer when a piece of steel chipped off and hit EE in the left. ER X-Ray showed a piece of steel lodged in EE's leg.

December 29, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was throwing a piece of metal in the bed of truck and felt a small strain by EE's groin on right side then a bump came and it is hot to touch now. EE will be out of work for 3 days.

December 29, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from the shop office back to the garage. There is a small depression where the concrete slabs meet, and the employee tripped and rolled their right ankle. Employee was immediately taken to ER and will be out of work due to restrictions.

December 24, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Tilcon New York Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

While cutting steel with a torch under the primary crusher, sparks caused employee's pants to catch fire near EE's ankles. The fire watch told EE EE was starting to burn EE's pants, so EE stopped cutting and put fire out. Employee received burns on both ankles and calf area. EE will be a lost time from 12/24/25 and will be reevaluated on 1/2/26.

December 12, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to climb into the truck and had EE's hands on the handrail. EE had to pull self up to the next step and started to feel sharp pain in EE's right hand going all the way to EE's arm. After miners latest doctor visit, Miner has been put on "Do not Work" status per miners Medical provider until next evaluation.

December 3, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experiencing shoulder pain on 12/3/25 from a preexisting injury that occurred on 4/18/25. Employee slipped on ladder descending from 70-ton truck. Right hand slipped, quickly re-grabbed rail, felt pain in right shoulder.

November 26, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While shoveling pit on VS2, employee felt a pain in EE's right elbow.

October 15, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in tunnel when EE slipped on EE's left foot and EE's right foot stayed put. EE felt a pop in EE's right knee and felt pressure.

October 1, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was removing hydraulic pipe from excavator boom. When fitting was loosened, pressurized hydraulic oil (cold) sprayed EE in the face causing EE's hard hat to be pushed back and EE's safety glasses to come off. Associate flushed eyes with eye wash but was taken to Emergency Room for discomfort as a precautionary measure.

August 16, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While miner was working, miner tripped and fell on shoulder (left) and felt a pull Miner asked to go to Doctors on 9/4/2025 where EE was put on restricted duty and prescribed a sling.

August 7, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on 1-1/2 # 2 screen. Employee slipped inside chute while unbolting old skirt. Employee used right arm to brace self causing injury to upper right arm/shoulder area. Employee did hit floor. No subsequent injuries due to hitting floor.

June 13, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tilcon New York, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was determined to be over the 25 decibel threshold during hearing test.

June 13, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tilcon New York, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was determined to be over the 25 decibel threshold during hearing test. Sending back for retesting

June 12, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was determined to be over the 25 decibel threshold during hearing test. Sending back for retesting

June 12, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While trying to disconnect fill line on the back of the water truck employee smashed left index finger causing a cut on the top of the finger.

May 7, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Struck against stationary object

At approximately 2pm EE was in the process of releasing a barge from the south dock when EE's right knee struck the mooring peg

April 15, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while fabricating a new scraper for the south dock stinger EE over reached while holding the scraper in place. EE went to set the bolt and felt a burning sensation in EE's right elbow. EE was taken to urgent care for evaluation. EE was placed in a sling and has a restriction of no usage of EE's right arm.

February 10, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner injured their lower back while replacing return rollers on conveyor. Miner did not seek medical attention and documented purpose. Miner went to urgent care on 2/13/2025.

January 31, 2025 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tilcon New York, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Miner was driving haul truck, when miner started feeling discomfort on their lower back

December 23, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking to the long reach excavator, employee twisted knee while stepping through ruts in the frozen mud. EE feels some discomfort but refused medical attention at this time. Miner went to EE's doctors on 1/8/2025 and was prescribed physical therapy. No restrictions/ no time lost.

December 16, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

while in the process of putting the load on F-Belt employee 101439 went to put a screen in on a 57's feeder when EE felt a pop followed by a warming sensation in the joint of EE's left thumb

December 12, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ground controller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While clearing a rock jam in the crusher, the associate lost EE's footing, fell backward, and struck the side wall. EE then slid down to the entrance door of the crusher. After being assisted to EE's feet, EE walked approximately 40 feet and then rested on a walkway. EE expressed concerns about tingling in EE's feet and legs.

November 15, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was working on removing stones from a chute when EE started feeling discomfort in back, backend, arms and neck area. Next day miner was in pain.

October 31, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Tilcon New York Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee 101408 was reaching down to pick up the cable for the north dock winch when they felt some discomfort in their lower back.

September 19, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off the excavator step (maintaining 3 points of contact) onto uneven ground and rolled their ankle.

July 30, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tilcon New York Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driver was dumping material when the cab rocked back and forth causing Miner to hurt EE's back.

July 23, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was lifting sheet metal when Miner felt sharp pain in EE's back

July 9, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While digging with a CAT 352 Excavator, employee misjudged the edge of the roadway employee was traveling on due to water in the pit. The leading edge of road and the front of the tracks dropped approximately 6 feet, bringing the front of the machine down into the water. Employee claims PTSD from the incident and is currently out of work.

July 3, 2024 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Tilcon New York, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold

July 1, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tilcon New York Inc · Struck against stationary object

Miner was using a shovel to remove material from the tunnel at SP6. While removing material the miner's shovel slipped from miner's grip and went to push forward and had left thumb extend back.

June 18, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold.

June 18, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing Standard threshold.

May 22, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold shift at or above 10 Dbs.

May 8, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stepping down from a platform, the employee rolled their ankle and injured left ankle/leg. Employee was unable to walk so 911 was called and the employee was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

May 8, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A miner leaving the bull gang area noticed another miner on the ground. Miner on the ground was sitting upright and was coherent. Ambulance service arrived on site to assess the fallen miner. Miner had passed out and fell down. Miner was diagnosed with a broken Right Ankle.

April 2, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was closing the hood of the service truck. When they closed the hood of the truck, they noticed a pain in their right upper pectoral area.

March 5, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding inside a crusher. When employee stepped out of the crusher their left knee gave out. Ice was immediately applied to the left knee and employee requested medical treatment where they were signed out of work. No specific injury has been identified as of yet.

January 2, 2024 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee needed knee surgery after 25+ years of maintenance work. Surgery was originally suggested at the end of 2022 when the employee had pain and swelling that didn't go away within a few days but the employee wanted to put it off as long as possible while trying other treatment options. After exhausting other options, surgery was scheduled for 1/2/2024.

November 20, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling overhead onto a conveyor belt. This resulted in discomfort in EE's left shoulder. Employee claims they did not feel the discomfort towards the middle to the end of their shift. After getting an MRI, a tear was revealed in EE's labrum. Employee continued to work until the scheduled surgery on 12/20/2023.

October 3, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Tilcon New York Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Miners noticed smoke coming from Tower 6 in the secondary. 911 was called and was able to contain the fire from reaching other towers. There were no injuries but substantial loss to equipment.

September 8, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tilcon New York Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee notified management of discomfort in their back on 9/12 alleging that on 9/8 EE's back started bothering EE but was common due to previous injuries at past job. EE went to the ER and was signed out of work starting on 9/15 due to lower back pain.

August 6, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator OTHER
Tilcon New York, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold shift at 10 dbs or more.

August 5, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing standard threshold shift at or above 10 dbs.

July 25, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tilcon New York Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was tested for annual hearing loss. Retesting has stated that the miner is above the threshold of 25% deeming a hearing loss on miners part 62.

June 5, 2023 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A few hours after the employee's shift ended EE called saying EE felt a tweak in left shoulder at work while using the high torque wrench to tighten the primary crusher bolts. When EE got home EE noticed some swelling and the pain got worse so EE went to the ER to get shoulder checked. EE was given prescription pain medication.

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