Mining Incidents

Mason City Plant & QuarryMetal/Nonmetal

Holcim (US) Inc · Facility
Controlled by Amrize Ltd
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, IA · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1300148
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
141
Years on record
2000–2009
Latest incident
Aug 2009
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

141 on file

2009 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained lower back while straightening bags on conveyor line.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The initial incident that led to the aggravated injury was on the 7/14/2009 - no doctor visit - first aid only. The employee (mobile equipment operator), was executing the cleaning task for mothballing. Tasks aborted.On 08/05/09, the employee visited the doctor citing pain. Doctor imposed restrictions/prescribed medicine and an appointment to revisit in 10 days.

2008 · 6 incidents

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repairman was kneeling under the quarry belt adjusting return rollers. He stood up and felt a sharp pain in his lower back (12/24/08). The employee waited until 1/4/09 at 7:45 am to finally report the injury and receive a medical evaluation.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on ice in the plant parking lot.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over to lift a return roller for conveyor replacement.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was operating a Dingo ""walk behind"" end loader & pinned himself between the loader and the east wall of the mill building.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was shoveling material near the clay belt. The employee cut his right hand on a metal motor guard support. The employee was not wearing the required PPE (gloves).

Fall from ladders

Employee was descending a fixed ladder to our #2 coal mill platform. The employee missed the lower 2 rungs of the ladder (approximately 2 feet) falling to the platform on her tail bone. She was diagnosed with a bruised tail bone. The employee was given work restrictions (lifting, carry, push/pull & ladder climbing).

2007 · 7 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The supervisor lifted a sump pump for the scrap dumpster and strained right shoulder. He reported to 1st aid on 12/18/07(no medical treatment given). The employee's shoulder was still bothering him and he was sent to the clinic for treatment on 1/16/08. He has been given cold treatments in therapy for the injured shoulder. Injury should reflect back to December of 2007.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing a new chain on CG2 belt, using 4' step ladder. As he stepped down, his left ring finger slipped into the chain. He was not wearing gloves. The laceration caused by bushing on chain link. He returned to the shop to clean his wound, washed laceration, and ibuprofen or tylenol for pain.

Struck by flying object

EE turned the a.c. fan on & dust flew out of the vents (450 Loader). At 10 pm on the same evening he went to 3 kiln cooler to sweep the curbs so dust & debris was flying around. He states that either incident could have gotten something in eye. He did not feel it until 5 am which woke him up. Pain & tearing woke him up. Drove to plant 9 30 am to report & 1st Aid initiated.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee making rounds slipped on the ice and tried to catch himself (arm strain)

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Lower drive sprocket by hand, felt pain in lower back, reported to 1st aid on 3/6/07. Asked for medical evaluation on 3/22/07.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Taking off Tivock Suit and suit got caught on right foot. He kicked right foot and started to fall, caught himself on the pipe threader machine.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While getting samples, injured stubbed his toe on uneven floor, causing him to try and catch himself and felt pop in his right leg and calf.

2006 · 10 incidents

Struck by flying object

While unplugging air lines, injured got ash in both eyes after pulling coupling off.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While running jitter bug machine, injured felt pain in left arm. * 5 lb limit w/left hand *Splint given

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working in #1 Finish Seperator, injured felt dust go into left eye. Saw Dr. prescription given.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking grizzly bar out, of #12 silo, injured got dust in left eye.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking on road, injured slipped in oil spill on road way. *8/3/06--Meds given and scheduled to begin therapy.

Flash burns (electric)

While installing overload device for dust collector, injured drilled into back panel with drill bit-causing electrical flash. Injured was thrown to floor with burning shirt. burns: face, both arms, hands

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking samples, injured go finger stuck in the sampling port, causing laceration to left ring finger.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While replacing J-Casting, injured felt a pull in the lower side of his back.

Fall from machine

While checking water level on scraper radiator, injured slipped and fell to the ground landing on elbow and right shoulder.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking on concrete by Maintenance Shop, the injured employee slipped on snow surface, falling on right shoulder & right side of back (fractured 3 ribs).

2005 · 14 incidents

Struck by flying object

EE was getting a sample on the dome reclaim belt when some blew in his right eye. Prescription medicaiton

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While blowing cement off product from flat storage, injured got cement in both eyes. Eye drop ointment. Corneal abrasion.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pushing coal car door shut, injured felt ""pop"" in right knee.

Struck by falling object

While pressure washing dozer, injured felt splash go into eyes. Was wearing goggles, long gloves but because of temperature outside sweat dripped into eyes. Prescription medication given.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING ACTIVITIES

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting water spray pipe off forklift, injured felt pain in lower back. Restriction; cold packs intermittently.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON #2 KILN TIRE, EE FELT SOME METAL FLAKES BLOW INTO HIS EYE. FOREIGN MATERIAL (STEEL) REMOVED FROM EYE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

No specific injury - recurrent tennis elbow - picking up 4lb. bowls. Injection, forearm splint, restriction-left 10lb. right hand.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting 70# jackhammer, injured felt something pull in left shoulder. It was still hurting a few days later. Physical therapy.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While jackhammering injured noticed ache and pain with numbness and some swelling in both wrists. Prednisone, wrist splint, no jackhammering/guzzler, lift, carry, push/pull (light duty).

Struck by flying object

WHILE HAMMERING PIECE OF STEEL, INJURED GOT PIECE OF STEEL IN LEFT WRIST. *HE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THIS PIECE OF STEEL OUT A A REGULAR PHYSICAL FROM HIS OWN DOCTOR. SURGERY ON THIS WAS 9/8/2005. STITCHES REMOVED 9/14/2005.

Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE LIGHTING A TORCH, EE BURNED HIS FACE AND NECK FROM FLASHBACK FROM TORCH. EE ALSO BURNED HIS WRISTS AND SINGED BROWS AND HAIR. MEDICATION; RESTRICTIONS: PUSH/PULL, LIFT, CARRY; AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO DUSTY ENVIRONMENT.

Struck by falling object

While lifting heater, injured felt a metal pedestal fall and land on top of his right foot.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING SHEET METAL FROM PALLET, EE GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO SHEETS, WHEN ONE SHEET WENT ONE WAS AND ANOTHER WENT THE OTHER WAY

2004 · 15 incidents

Struck against a moving object

While traveling on haul road in 252 long hauler, injured hit bump in road and bottomed out in seat- hurt back and neck.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A HEAVY STEEL BAR TO CLOSE SIDES ON HOPPPER CARS, EE FELT LEFT SHOULDER PAIN.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting a railroad rail w/torch, injured's right foot was injured when rail snapped, causing fracture to middle toe and laceration requiring stitches. Stitches, meds, restrictions (light duty).

Struck by flying object

While working around #2 kiln TDF blower, injured felt dust blow into his right eye. Prescription drops.

Struck by flying object

While collecting samples, injured got foreign material clinker dust in right eye from clinker belt above.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GATHERING SAMPLES, INJURED GOT RIGHT HAND & THUMB SMASHED BY SCOOP HANDLE, AS THE SCOOP GOT CAUGHT BY THE PAN CONVEYOR. SPLINT; INTERMIT. COLD PACKS FOR 1-2 DAYS; AVOID USE OF RIGHT HAND/ARM; THERAPY; MEDS.

Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE TORCHING METAL UNDER #2 KILN, INJURED FELT BURNING IN RIGHT EYE. THOUGHT IT WOULD JUST GO AWAY, HOWEVER, GOT WORSE. REMOVED FOREIGN MATERIAL AT EYE CLINIC. NO OPERATION OF HAZARDOUS EQUIP. SEDENTARY WORK.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE CLEANING CHUNKS OUT OF SCREW, INJURED FELT WIND BLOW DUST ON FACE. WHEN HE REPORTED TO WORK THE NEXT A.M. HE HAD IRRITATION, DRYNESS & BURNING IN LEFT EYE. REMOVED TWO SMALL PARTICLES. PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS. FLUORSCEIN STAIN.

Struck by flying object

WHILE SHOVELING OUT SCREW, INJ HAD WIND BLOW DUST IN FACE & RIGHT EYE.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While shoveling material from around #4 finish feed pump, injured felt pull in lower left back. meds. 15 lb restrictions-however working own jobs/no modifications. moderate restrictions.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GOING DOWN LOAD OUT STAIRS AT THE RAIL SILO, INJURED CAUGHT HIMSELF FALLING AND INVERTED LEFT ANKLE. *X-RAYS, CRUTCHES/SPLINT, SEDENTARY WORK.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLEANING MUD FROM A ROTARY VALVE NEAR THE NORTH PRECIPITATOR, INJURED USED THE CREW CLEAN-OUT ENTRANCE AS A STEP-UP TO AVOID WALKING THROUGH CLAY DEBRIS. *AMPUTATION - RIGHT BIG TOE TO FIRST JOINT, ALONG WITH NEXT TOE TO JOINT.

Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING THE LADDER OF 992 LOADER, INJURED LOST GRIP WITH LEFT HAND CAUSING HIM TO FALL ABOUT 15 FEET. STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN SLIPPERY. EMPLOYEE FELL INTO MUD. RESTRICTED TO SEDENTARY WORK, AVOID KNEELING, SQUATTING, STAIRS, CLIMBING. NO OPERATION OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT. AVOID ABOVE SHOULDER LIFTING. MEDICATION GIVEN; X-RAYS TAKEN.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEDGES THAT WHILE PULLING ON ACCESS GATE TO INSPECTOR DOOR HANDLE FROM LADDER, INJURED STRAINED LEFT SHOULDER.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE GETTING INTO TRUCK, INJURED ALLEGES THAT HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE. HE IS NOW COMPLAINING OF NECK AND BACK PAIN.

2003 · 20 incidents

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING CHUNKS OFF CLAY BELT, INJURED FELT A POP IN RIGHT SHOULDER. FIRST TO DOCTOR 1-5-04 LIGHT RESTRICTED DUTY WORK/HOME, HEAT WRAPS, PHYSICAL THERAPY. DOING OWN JOB - NOT MODIFIED.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING DOWN KILN CONTROL STAIRS, INJURED STEPPED SIDEWAYS ON RIGHT FOOT, FELT POP IN RIGHT ANKLE. X-RAYS TAKEN; COLD PACKS INTERMITTENTLY 1-2 DAYS; SEDENTARY WORK RESTRICTIONS.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING UNDER #3 KILN COOLER, INJURED HIT TOP OF HEAD ON BEAM AND JAMMED NECK. HARD HAT WAS WORN. NOV 12, 2003 FIRST TO DR NO RESTRICTIONS, AND NO MEDS. NOW HAVING MORE PAIN, SEEN BY DR AGAIN MEDS PRESCRIBED, HEAT WRAPS, ALSO THERAPY FOR THE NECK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SQUATTING DOWN TO CLEAN TAIL PULLEY, INJURED FELT POP IN LEFT KNEE WHILE STANDING UP. *FIRST TO DR 12-16-03 *X-RAYS TAKEN *MRI SCHEDULED.

Struck by flying object

WHILE WORKING AT #4 FINISH MILL, INJURED FELT WIND BLOW DUST IN LEFT EYE.

Struck by flying object

WHILE REPLACING DRIVE SPROCKET, DUST BLEW IN LEFT EYE. THIS IS A VERY HIGH DUST ENVIROMENT.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

WHILE WORKING ON DUST COLLECTOR DRIVE, INJURED GOT FINGER CAUGHT IN PULLEY - PINCHING 3RD FINGER OF RIGHT HAND. WAS REPLACING BELTS. STITCHES. DR. EXCUSE - ""NO RIGHT HAND DUTIES THIS WEEK.""

Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING BY FAN, INJURED BUMPED FAN GUARD, CAUSING CUT IN RIGHT FOREARM. A PIECE OF METAL WAS STICKING FROM THE GUARD, HAS BEEN RESOLVED.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GRINDING OFF PIPE NIPPLE, INJURED WAS CUT ON LEFT HAND FROM GRINDING WHEEL BRAKING.

Struck by flying object

WHILE TAKING VIBRATION READINGS, INJURED RECEIVED AIR BORN DUST IN LEFT EYE. PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS.

Struck by flying object

WHILE REMOVING CLASP FROM AIR HOSE, INJURED HEARD RUSH OF AIR THROUGH HOSE CAUSING HOSE TO WHIP AROUND, HITTING HIM IN MOUTH AND BACK. X-RAYS TAKEN, 2 LB. WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS, STITCHES (MOUTH)

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING LARGE SPROCKETS, INJURED'S LITTLE FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN TWO SPROCKETS. SPLINT TO LITTLE FINGER. RETURNED TO REGULAR JOB, WITH RESTRICTIONS.

No Value Found

WHILE CHECKING FOR ROCKS ON DRYER DISCHARGE, INJURED OPENED DOOR TO REMOVE ROCKS AND ONE FELL AND HIT HIM ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT. STEEL TOW SHOES WERE WORN. *AFTER GOING HOME AND TAKING OFF STEE L TOE SHOES - FOOT BEGAN TO SWELL AND HURT. EMPLOYEE WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM TO HAVE CHECKED. X-RAYS SHOW NO BROKEN BONES, MEDS GIVEN.

Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEANING UP FINE CLINKER DUST, INJURED GOT FOREIGN MATERIAL IN BOTH EYES. RESTRICTED WORK/HOME. EYE PATCH. NO OPERATION OF HAZARDOUS EQUIPMENT. PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS. NOT DOING HIS OWN JOB.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING GUZZLER TO SUCK UP DEBRIS ON AN INCLINE INSIDE #3 KILN COOLER, INJURED'S LEFT ARM BECAME STUCK IN THE HOSE UP TO HER SHOULDER. START STOP SWITCH DID NOT WORK, TRUCK HAS NO IN LINE RELEIF.

Accident type, without injuries

THE MAN WAS INSPECTING DUCT INSIDE OF #3 RAW MILL SEPARATOR, WAS WEARING FULL FALL PROTECTION DEVICES AND HAD FOLLOWED CSE RULES. HE INADVERTENTLY SLID FROM A HORIZONTAL RUN INTO A VERTICALLY SLOPING RUN OF CHUTE. HIS FALL PROTECTION PREVENTED INJURY, BUT HE COULDN'T PULL HIMSELF UP THE SAFETY ROPE. NO INJURY WAS INCURRED. TRAPPED FOR APPROX 1 HR.

No Value Found

WHILE OILING, INJURED TURNED AROUND AND STEPPED ON A SHOVEL WHICH WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR, CAUSING A DISLOCATION OF THE RIGHT KNEE CAP.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO KNOCK OUT BEARING, INJURED HIT LEFT THUMB WITH HAMMER.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING ELEVATOR BUCKET, INJURED REPORTS BACK PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

No Value Found

WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE DOZER AT THE QUARRY, INJURED FELL HURTING RIGHT KNEE.

2002 · 21 incidents

Struck against stationary object

WHILE WORKING AT THE CRUSHER BELT, INJURED STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED LEFT HIP.

Struck against a moving object

WHILE PUSHING LIME CHIPS UP NEW RAMP WITH LOADER, INJURED BACKED INTO HOLE WHILE GOING DOWN HILL AND JARRED BACK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A 90 LB JACK HAMMER, INJURED'D RIGHT ELBOW STARTED TO HURT.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

AFTER LIFTING PALLET, INJURED FELT PAIN IN GROIN.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING IN SEPARATOR, INJURED STEPPED ON SPECIAL CHAIR AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING ON CATWALK, INJURED HIT TOP OF HEAD ON BEAM BY COAL/COKE HOPPERS. WAS KNOCKED OUT,BUT DOESN'T KNOW HOW LONG.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE CARRYING 2, 5 GALLON CANS OF OIL, INJURED FELT BURNING SENSATION IN RT. INNER KNEE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING OFF LADDER OF LOADER, INJURED TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE TEETH FROM LOADER BUCKET, INJURED FELT PIECE OF METAL ENTER LEFT LEG.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PUTTING SKIRTING ON BACK AND SIDES OF STREET SWEEPER, INJURED JAMMED LEFT THUMB BY PRESSING TOO HARD.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE ON A BUCKET ELEVATOR, EE FELT A POP IN LT. SHOULDER.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE TRYING YO OPEN DOOR ON HOPPER, INJURED TWISTED BACK.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CARRYING TAIL PULLEY TO #13 SILO BELT, INJURED FELL IN SILO HOLE: COVER HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF OF IT FOR CLEANING.

Fall down stairs

WHILE TAKING SAMPLES AT THE MILL BUILDING, INJURED STEPPED ON SOMETHING, TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ASSISTING REPAIR CREW WORKING ON STACKER CONVEYER HEAD SHAFT, INJURED'S THUMBS STARTED TO ACHE. NEXT MORNING WAS VERY SWOLLEN AND STIFF.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

AFTER LIFTING COVER OFF 10"" DRIVE, INJURED NOTED A PAINFUL LUMP NEAR HIS BELLY BUTTON. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY TREATED AS A NON-OCCUPATIONAL INJURY. IT WAS LATER REPORTED AS A RESULT OF WORK.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE HAS DONE CHIP DRILLING IN THE QUARRY FOR 10 YEARS. HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH SOME PERMANENT DAMAGE TO HIS LUNGS FROM SILICOSIS INHALATION. X-RAYS POSITIVE; TAKING PRESCRIPTION MEDS.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING HAND RAIL, INJURED CRAWLED OUT TO REACH IT BEWCAUSE IT GOT HUNG UP ON I-BEAM. WHEN THE END OF THE RAIL BROKE OFF, INJURED TWISTED HIS WRIST.

Struck by flying object

WHILE IN THE SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE, INJURED WAS STRUCK IN UPPER LEFT KNEE CAP BY A FULL CAN OF POPTHAT WAS THROWN FROM THE OTHER ROOM.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING AT #2 KILN TIRE, INJURED STRAINED RIGHT ELBOW.

Fall from ladders

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER, INJURED STEPPED ON ROCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON RIGHT WRIST AND RIGHT LUMBAR REGION. \ Y

2001 · 31 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING A CHAIN INTO A SPROCKET, INJURED DEVELOPED PERSISTENT PAIN IN LEFT WRIST OVERNIGHT.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GETTING OUT OF LOADER, INJURED STRETCHED ARM - HEARING A POP IN RIGHT ARM.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DUMPING A LOAD OF ROCK ON AN EXISTING PILE. HE GOT OFF THE EDGE OF THE PILE TOO FAR & TIPPED THE TRUCK OVER ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS DIGGING A HOLE IN THE GROUND USING A PICK& SHOVEL. HE SWUNG THE PICK HARD INTO THE GROUND& HIT A LARGE ROCK, SENDING A VIBRATION UP HIS ARM THAT DISLOCATED HIS ELBOW. THE ARM WAS PULLED BACK IN PLACE BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR, HAD X-RAY, PUT IN SLING FOR 4 DAYS. RETURNED TO WORK, DOING WELL.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE GETTING READY TO GO HOME, INJURED WAS STUNG ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NECK. SHE HAD AN IMMEDIATE REACTION.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SWEEPING 3RD FLOOR OF MILL BUILDING, INJURED'S LEFT EYE STARTED TO WATER. WAS ALOT WORSE BY THE NEXT DAY. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUSHING HOIST OVER ON TRACTION WHEEL, INJURED GOT LITTLE FINGER (PINKY) CAUGHT IN CHAIN.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON IMPACTOR FEED BELT, INJURED WASUSING WRENCH THAT SLIPPED, PINCHING RIGHT THUMB AND FIRST KNUCKLE BETWEEN WRENCH AND PULLEY.

Struck by flying object

WHILE WORKING AT THE OLD PACKHOUSE, INJURED GOT SOMETHING FOREIGN MATERIAL IN HIS EYE FROM DUST BLOWING.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING #12 ROCK BELT, INJURED PULLED RIGHT SHOULDER, PUT ICE ON IT AT HOME FOR SOME TIME. STILL CONTINUED TO BOTHER HIM.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPENING UP THE BOTTOM OF THE SEPARATOR, INJURED FELT PULL IN MUSCLES OF LEFT SHOULDER.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING ON #3 TDF CATWALK, INJURED FELL THROUGH OPEN TRAP DOOR SCRAPPING HIS LEFT ARM, ELBOW, SHOULDER AND RIBS.

Fall down stairs

WHILE COMING DOWN STAIRS, INJURED SLIPPED ON A CHUNK OF MATERIAL THAT WAS COVERED UP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEPS. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMISELF.

Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE TRYING TO UNPLUG SCREW WHILE IN HYSTER BASKET, INJURED HAD HOT MATERIAL FALL ON HIM, CAUSING BURNS TO RIGHT WRIST, ELBOW, AND LOWER BACK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RUNNING LOADER, INJURED HAS NOTICED SWELLING IN RIGHT KNEE.

Struck by flying object

WHILE WORKING ON #3 FINISH GYP VIBRATOR, INJURED GOT A PIECE OF METAL IN RIGHT SIDE OF NECK. WAS USING HAMMER.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RETRIEVING RAGS FROM FALL PROTECTION WIP OFF GREASE FROM AIR HOSE, INJURED WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT CALF CAUSING PAIN.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING COOLER OUT, INJURED FELT CLINKER BLOW INTO BOTH EYES.INJURED WAS WEARING SIDE SHIELDS ON HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE LOADING EMPTY PALLETS INTO THE EAST END OF THE PALLETIZING MACHINE, INJURED GOT OFF FORKLIFT TO PUSH PALLETS WITH LEVERAGE BAR. FORKLIFT MOVED FORWARD PINNING HIM BETWEEN MACHINE AND FOR KLIFT.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLIMBING UP LADDER TO GET INTO TRUCK, INJURED HIT ELBOW ON RAILING, CAUSING A LARGE LUMP.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE MOVING FLOP GATE MANUALLY, INJURED FELT PAIN IN LEFT HIP AND LOWER BACK. WAS PSUHING FORCEFULLY WITH LEGS.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO MOVE GYP THRU SILO, INJURED HIT RIGHT WRIST WITH HAMMER. NOW CAUSING PAIN.

Struck by flying object

WHILE USING AN AIR LANCE TO UNPLUG #4 FINISH MILL, INJURED GOT SOMETHING IN RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE INJURED WAS LIFTING J CASTING IN SEPARATOR, HE FELT A PULL IN LOWER BACK. THIS CONTINUED TO GET WORSE AFTER A FEW DAYS.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A TORQUE WRENCH ON WHEELS OF #251 SEMI, WRENCH SLIPPED INJURING RIGHT THUMB.

Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE WELDING ON COOLER INJURED GOT A PIECE OF WELDING SLAG LODGED IN RIGHT EAR CAUSING A BURN.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SCRAPPING ROCK FROM UNDER THE INTERMEDIATE BELT, INJURED FELT SHARP PAIN IN LEFT ELBOW.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON SIDE CASTING, INJURED PINCHED RIGHT THUMB. HAD IMMEDIATE PAIN.

Struck by flying object

WHILE WORKING IN COOLER WITH CONTRACTOR, INJURED FELT DIRT FALL INTO RIGHT EYE. THE INJURED ENDED UP RUBBING HIS EYE.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE GETTING DOWN OFF RAW MILL, INJURED FELT PULL IN RIGHT ANKLE. NOTICED HE HAD LANDED ON I BOLT.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING FROM CAR INTO WORK, INJURED SLIPPED ON ICE CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

2000 · 15 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHECKING OIL ON #992 LOADER, INJURED STRUCK LEFT SIDE OF LEFT ANKLE WITH COMPARTMENT COVER DOOR.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE POKING COAL OUT OF RAIL CAR, INJURED NOTICED SOMETHING POP IN UPPER BACK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING MILL SCREEN WITH JITTER BUG TOOL,INJURED'S RIGHT ELBOW BEGAN TO HURT.

Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE WALKING UP TO THE TOP OF THE TRUCK SILOS, INJURED SLIPPED ON ICE FALLING 3 FEET AND TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO VIBRATE PRODUCT AROUND PLUMBING, INJURED FELT JAM TO RIGHT HAND & WRIST - WHICH HAS GOTTEN WORSE.

Fall onto or against objects

WHILE STEPPING ON STEP ON ARM OF DOZER, INJURED'S RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED SCRAPPING FROM THE HEEL TO THE KNEE

Struck by flying object

WHILE BLOWING OFF FEED BELT, INJURED FELT SOMETHING BLOW INTO RIGHT EYE.

Struck by falling object

WHILE LOOKING AT SOUTH SIDE OF COOLER, INJURED FELT HOT CLINKER FALL INTO TEAR DUCT OF HIS LEFT EYE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING OVER FEED BELT, INJURED'S FOOTING CAME LOOSE-HE JUMPED TO CAT WALK AND LEFT KNEE POPPED FEELING MUCH PAIN.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON #2 KILN DUST COLLECTOR, INJUREDSTEPPED IN HOLE AND BUMPED LEFT THIGH CAUSING PAIN AND SWELLING.

Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED FELT SLAG (FOREIGN MATERIAL) ENTER RIGHT EYE, WHILE AIR ARCING PRESSURING FAN.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING TIRE. TIGHTENING NUT WITH IMPACT GUN AND SMASHED FINGER BETWEEN NUT AND RIM.

Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE POKING HOT CLINKER SAND, INJURED FELT BURNING ON FACE AND NECK AREA.

Fall from ladders

WHILE STEPPING OFF LADDER AT #1 FINISH SCREW, INJURED TWISTED LEFT MUSCLE IN LEG.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN OR WHAT EE WAS DOING-AS THIS INJURY HAS NO KNOWN BEGINNING.