Mining Incidents

AMRIZE RAVENA PLANTMetal/Nonmetal

AMRIZE CEMENT INC. · Facility
Controlled by Amrize Ltd
Ravena, Albany County, NY · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3000006
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
191
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

191 on file

2026 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down off of the fan deck of a cooling tower and rolled an ankle. They went to urgent care the following morning and it was determined to be fractured.

Accident type, without injuries

Employee was in elevator and it got stuck between levels 1 and 2 on the preheat tower. MSHA hotline was called as required. Fire company and site rescue team were able to safely rescue employee at 7:50 am.

2025 · 5 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Fire in coal mill dust collector was reported to MSHA phone hotline. No injuries.

Struck against stationary object

Employee tripped on a beam and reported sore pain in ankle and calf, at initial report thought to be a sprain. Later in the week, employee was diagnosed with leg fracture.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was driving a loader when bucket hit ground. Employee lunged forward hitting chest on the steering wheel.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While exiting vehicle in parking lot before shift start, employee slipped and fell. Employee hit their head and had minor abrasion on right pinky finger. On 2/10/25, employee was diagnosed with concussion.

Struck by flying object

While moving a ladder, employee knocked dust off of light. Dust got into employee's eyes.

2024 · 6 incidents

Struck by falling object

Employee dropped roller on gloved hand fracturing middle finger and causing bleeding.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was actively building scaffold in the mill when EE came into contact with an unidentified live wire. Employee received a shock which caused EE to lose balance and fall approximately 2'. Employee's harness caught EE, EE got self off the catwalk and went for medical treatment. Received scratches to left arm and was taken out of work by doctor until 8/23/24

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling and felt pop/pressure in abdomen. Employee diagnosed with hernia. Doctor restricted employee to limited lifting until follow-up.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Worker felt pain in right elbow while lifting a piece of scaffold from ground level.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While accessing the loader, the employee lost their grip on the door handle and strained their back.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing the lid of the level 6 tipping valve, as lid was tensioned using a come along the lid dislodged and swung into employee's left shin causing a laceration requiring 10 stitches. Assessment of risk was not fully completed for line of fire hazards. The employee returned to work for next scheduled shift.

2023 · 8 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a jackhammer to clear out a choked vibrating feeder, after working and clearing the blockage, employee reported soreness in left shoulder. Employee went to the doctor on 8/14/2023 and was put on restricted duty.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Driver was walking from driver's truck into a small building on site to sign for driver's load. Driver states driver thinks driver tripped over the door tread. The driver fell to the concrete floor suffering a broken hip. Weather was dry and clear. Walking surface was clean and dry.

Accident type, without injuries

4 contractors were entrapped in the preheat elevator at 2:20pm MSHA called at 2:50pm. Miners rescued at 5:15pm entrapment of 4 contractors - investigation ongoing

Accident type, without injuries

4 contractors entrapped in side pre-heat tower elevator for 36 minutes. MSHA was notified at the 30 minute mark.

Accident type, without injuries

Employee trapped in elevator in the Mill room due to a blown fuse. Elevator company responded to get employee out

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing - Employee completing annual audiogram showed signs of noise induced hearing loss.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing - Employee completing EE's annual audiogram showed sign of noise induced hearing loss

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing- Employee completing EE's annual audiogram showed signs of noise induced hearing loss.

2022 · 9 incidents

Struck against a moving object

Driller was tramming to drill site, when the drill tipped over. Operator was not severely injured. Minor cuts and staples applied to laceration on head

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bending or reaching to install a pump. Muscle spasms in back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Not serious - Repetitive strain injury to left shoulder. employee reported injury to shoulder from operation of loader controls

Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking in warehouse when EE stepped on the side of a pallet and rolled ankle.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was climbing a ladder when operator heard a pop in left shoulder.

Accident type, without injuries

Miner coming down from preheater tower when elevator stuck between level 1 and ground floor. Contact control room and elevator company contacted. Entrapped for 1 hour 20 minutes.

Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning plugged air slide. Dust in the air passed through seal of glasses and got in EE's eye.

Struck by falling object

Installing a rock anchor into the tunnel roof. Piece of rock fell from the roof and hit worker in the face, EE fell into the tunnel wall. Co-worker was installing the rock anchor. The worker installing the anchor, heard the injured employee yell. Startled, co-worker dropped the bolt wrench striking the injured employee on the back of their head.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The employee reported that left shoulder was sore and stiff after jack hammering under a conveyor belt during scheduled shift. The injury became reportable on 3/3/2022 when physical therapy was assigned.

2021 · 9 incidents

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

Smashed left pinky finger between wheelbarrow and wall.

Accident type, without injuries

Two contractors stuck in pre-heat elevator (entrapment)

Accident type, without injuries

3 employees trapped in freight elevator on preheater tower between floors for 3 hours. No injuries and the condition of the employees was monitored via radio communication at all times.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing a chock block from the haul truck, the employee felt a pain in their right shoulder. Diagnosed with rotator cuff arthropathy. Employer learned of diagnosis on 10/5/2021.

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator malfunction.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While lifting limit amp contactor out of electrical cubicle, the contactor rolled back and pinched employees right index finger resulting in a laceration.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee assigned to housekeeping activities where employee was carrying wooden pallets. Part of the pallet fell from the employee's grip causing a trip and fall landing on both hands. Employee diagnosed with epicondylitis.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee reported that their shoulder was still sore the morning after operating a jackhammer in an awkward position the day before inside the 211BC-01 drag. Injury reportable on 2/22/2021 due to medical treatment.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2 production employees were working on unplugging the coal railcar unloading hopper of frozen material. While cleaning the material, a large piece of frozen coal, approximately 0.5m diameter, exited the open door on the hopper and struck one of the two employees in the right forearm resulting in a fracture.

2020 · 11 incidents

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was latching the railcar swing door, while pulling downward on the swing door pry bar, the pry bar came out of the latching knuckle. The employee felt a pull on the left shoulder and left arm briefly went numb. Strain to Left shoulder.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on overhead sensor system smoke detector attempting to install a temporary junction box cover to conceal the detector leads until a replacement was received.  During the fabrication, employee used a blade retractable utility knife. Employee inadvertently cut through EE's left mechanic gloves and resulting in single laceration to EE's left forefinger.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was coming down a ladder and bumped left knee on a rung. The employee was on the third 20 foot ladder set from the top of the silo.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was traveling north in bobcat, hit a bump in road, and states their leg tripped the lockout bar which put the machine into lockout mode. The vehicle came to a sudden stop which caused employee to travel inside machine as far as the seat belt would allow. This resulted in a right shoulder strain.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was in the Preheat Tower on the second level removing a thermocouple. While pulling on the thermocouple to remove it employee believes they may have strained left arm. Incident became reportable on 8/14/20.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While walking with ladder on employees shoulder, EE tried to lift the ladder over the railing of a portable stair case causing EE's body to come out of position and straining EE's back. Injury became reportable on 7/27/2020 due to medical treatment.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was replacing buckets on bucket elevator chain and was holding new bucket to bolt into place when EE felt 2 pops in EE's right arm. Employee diagnosed with a detached right biceps tendon.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a come-a-long to work on a coal mill roller roll. Employee was tightening down the nut on the top of the tapered journal assembly. At the end of the day employee felt soreness in right shoulder. Employee did not report the incident immediately. The incident became reportable on 5/18/2020 after employee was given restricted duty.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While shoveling in the tunnel to clear material from under a transport belt the employee felt some discomfort in the ribcage on the left side in the area below EE's heart. The incident became reportable on 3/16/2020 due to medical treatment provided.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While setting out Chains to be installed on the 993 loader, employee was pulling on some of the links to spread them out. While doing this, elbow started to hurting.

Struck against a moving object

While being loaded with blasted stone into the haul truck, a stone from the kalkberg bench caused the truck to jolt which then caused the employee to experience a ""pop"" in the neck. The employee stated that EE initially felt pins and needles but that subsided by the time EE got up to EE's phone to inform the supervisor.

2019 · 9 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

While walking along the boom catwalk at the wharf employee tripped and attempted to catch themselves with left hand on the handrail.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was assigned to clean and wash out the inside of the coal mill and slipped while in the mill and fell to EE's left. When falling EE reached EE's left arm out to EE's side to catch self and upon impact EE's left hand and thumb bent backwards when bracing self from the fall.

Struck by falling object

While removing buckets from the stacker reclaimer with torches and hand tools a bucket fell off and landed on EE's foot. Bucket landed just above the steel toe of EE's right boot.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was at the north coal feeder. EE was shoveling coal from around the base of the feeder. While twisting the shovel to dump it they felt a pain in the right bicep.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was tasked with cleaning out return roller guard of built up material on Mill #1 feed conveyor. While employee was reinstalling the guard they tore left bicep muscle.

Contact with heat

River Belt Conveyor system (8A + 8B) caught fire. The fire was due to a malfunction in the tail pulley bearing on 8B which caused excessive heat and tracking issues with the conveyor belt. A fireman, from the Ravena Fire department was transported to Saint Peter's Hospital where fireman was treated for over exhaustion and dehydration.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working on the stone box floor of the primary crusher on the lube system an EE and IE had the power go out without notice at 07:45. As they were leaving the lighting was very dim as only the emergency lights were on and IE tripped over a pad eye on the floor welded to a steel plate and fell on IE's left shoulder and the left side of IE's face.

Fall down stairs

EE was walking down the east side staircase from the second floor of the pug mill to the ground floor when at the second to last step EE felt EE's right leg give out and EE fell. EE noted pain in the area of EE's right knee and could not bend it.

Struck against stationary object

EE hit their head on a pipe line for compressed air on the second floor of the packhouse by the inside lane conveyor belt which jerked EE's head back causing EE's neck to pop. At this time EE felt minor discomfort in neck but continued to work next shift without issue (3/10).

2018 · 8 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing steel plates and shoring in open excavation to perform work on plant drainage lines.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee working from manlift next to conveyor beltline. As they were leaning on the belt it unexpectedly started up pulling them in their harness away from the manlift.

Struck by flying object

On 10/31/2018 around 1300 ee was traveling in the PreHeat Tower area on windy day. Dust particular had entered left eye under eye PPE.

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

While removing concrete from a core drilling operation, the tool used to remove the concrete core slipped and pinched the employee's hand. EE's right hand was caught between a piece of plywood and the rebar causing a laceration to EE's right hand through EE's glove.

Contact with hot objects or substances

The ee was performing the routine task of cleaning the feed shelf in the PHT. EE was using an air lance through a poke hole to move material when some material exited the poke hole and fell into the gauntlet of EE's left glove and burning EE's exposed skin. EE was not wearing all mandatory PPE provided for the task.

Struck by falling object

The EE was closing a hatch on 332BE01 bucket elevator when EE struck EE's forehead at the left eyebrow level on the hatch keeper located above the hatch. The keeper is normally in the ""up"" position but fell down as the EE began to stand. The laceration required 5 stitches to close.

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

While installing new cassette parts in the clinker cooler, a millwright pinched the fleshy pad on the back of rt thumb between the porta-ram shim plate and the bottom of the cassette when the cassette unexpectedly fell into place after initially hanging up.

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

An apprentice millwright attempted to remove by hand a frozen chunk of bauxite from the feeder. The chunk rolled pinching right ring finger between the chunk and the feeder frame. The wound is a laceration to the right ring finger.

2017 · 6 incidents

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

A new production control supervisor (PCS) was assigned the task of changing valve positions in the buffer silos. The PCS used the incorrect tool for the task (too large). When tapping the actuator ee struck/pinched the tip of right ring finger between the tool and a pipe flange. The injury is a laceration and fracture of the finger tip.

Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding a shim plate on top of the kiln (9' grinder). The grinding wheel flew off of the grinder, struck the Tyre, deflected back and struck employee in the right thigh. First aid was administered. Employee was taken to urgent care where they received 5 stitches to right thigh.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was working with a vacuum truck crew cleaning spillage. EE used a utility knife to cut through duct tape at the joint of one hose. The blade became stuck and EE exerted upward force. The knife came free of the tape and struck EE in the rt leg just above the knee. The injury is a laceration. First aid was applied.

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

The L8 drill operator was exiting the cab of the drill when EE pinched and cut the pinkie finger of right hand on the door grab bar and latch. The operator had removed the leather utility gloves was wearing a pair of light nitrile gloves as EE was going spray paint markers for drill holes.

Struck by flying object

While cleaning the pre-heater tower at the level 1A feed shelf, and wearing the proper personal protective equipment, a large plume of dust came up and under EE's face shield and safety glasses and got into EE's right eye. The tower went slightly positive. The injury is a corneal abrasion of the right eye.

Struck by flying object

EE was assigned clean-up work on Belt #9. The weather was windy with strong gusts. When leaving the MCC after locking out, a strong gust of wind blew material into their right eye. The EE was wearing protective eyewear.

2016 · 13 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrician was stripping cable and using leg as a brace while stripping. Knife slipped off cable and cut leg through the pants making a 3"" incision requiring stitches.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE and another ee were moving a 3"" steel pipe. The other ee dropped end causing the pipe to bounce on ee shoulder. EE worked for a few days and was than later seen by a doctor on 11/25/16, which brought no concerns and ee returned to work. On 12/8/16 ee went to a follow-up visit. This doctor placed ee on miner work restrictions.

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

Employee(EE) was working with a crew to install a platform which consisted of rigging with chain falls and slings. While adjusting the nylon sling the rigging slipped and caught the EE's finger between the choker and beam causing a fracture. EE did not request medical treatment until two days after the incident.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to cut a zip tie from a flange when knife slipped off and stabbed self in the left wrist. Employee was taken to Albany Med urgent care and received 4 stiches. Return to work after the incident with no restrictions.

Accident type, without injuries

Smoke & steam were observed rising from the southernmost coal stockpile in the secondary reclaim area. A dozer operator was dispatched to spread and compress the stockpile. The operator was task trained and provided with a four gas air monitor for the cab. Notice to MSHA was made at 10:15 and 10:30. The hot spot was extinguished. The pile was worked & compressed for cooling.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working with a Journeyman who was working on a lift. EE knew the lift was to be moved shortly and saw a metal pipe in the way. EE decided to move it. It was wet and heavy and it slipped while lifting and hit EE in EE's arm causing a slight fracture in forearm near EE's right wrist.

Fall onto or against objects

EE tripped on low step and fell forward. As EE fell, threw arms in front of self to catch self. Rt. hand struck a pipe on the west side of the walkway. The EE tore the triceps muscle in rt. arm.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trimming packing material with a serrated knife for a tail bearing installation on FM3 dust collector. EE stated was not having efficient success, so switched to using a box cutter. During the process of cutting action (towards body in a sitting position) the box cutter slipped off material, then cut a three inch gash in upper thigh.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees were manually moving a welding machine. After they rolled the welder into place and set it down, the employee stood up. EE twisted to walk away and felt a pain in lower back. EE went to one knee in pain. EE then stood up and proceeded to find a safe comfortable place to sit until safety arrived.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Crew member was cutting a piece of intermediate diaphragm. As employee was cutting through the piece, the piece broke free, swung and hit the employee on the head and hand.

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

Employee fractured right pinky finger when it became caught between two pedestals. Employee was terminated on 5/29/16 due to becoming incarcerated.

Accident type, without injuries

Slurry was found to be leaking from a crack on the SE quadrant of the north slurry basin (tank no. 2). The crack is located approximately 20 ft above grade. Slurry was spilling into a bermed area east side of the slurry basins.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured EE lost footing and fell backward (fall on same level) while pulling a return roller into place. As EE fell attempted to brace self with rt arm and felt a ""popping"" sensation as EE struck the floor. The injury is a strain to rt shoulder.

2015 · 5 incidents

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning a large nut onto an anchor bolt. A co-worker lost his grip on the anchor bolt and it dropped 6 inches. Employees finger was caught between the nut and the equipment base. His right ring finger was lacerated, he received 6 stitches.

Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was using an air lance to clean the grizzly at the discharge of K2 coal belt when the steel tube unthreaded itself from the ball valve installed after the Chicago fitting. EE attempted to pinch the air hose but was struck on the rt. forearm by the air stream receiving a high pressure air wound. EE was transported to a local medical center for treatment and observation.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting out damaged re-bar with a burning torch. EE did not realize that the piece he was cutting had stored energy. As he cut through on one end, the re-bar sprung up and struck him on the rt. forearm. The wound is a laceration requiring stitches

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was prescribed physical therapy on 8/28/15 after a shoulder strain that occurred on 5/30/15. Strain was treated with first aid until 8/28/15.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling heavy cable from an old cable tray that was being replaced when he felt a twinge across his mid-section. EE continued to feel worse as the shift proceeded. EE has an umbilical hernia.

2014 · 3 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling spilled material from the floor around the shuttle-belt puller motor when he felt a burning sensation in his right groin. Took short break, felt well enough to continue, changed up position and continued at easy pace. Notified supervisor of pain, kept eye on area.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling a new section of conveyor in place when he lost his footing and tripped, falling backward.

Struck by falling object

A construction worker was forming columns on the second floor of a new pre heater structure. He was located inside of the beam form. There was another worker on the beam side of the concrete form, when an iron worker stepped on the form causing it to tip over onto the carpenter causing the injury.

2013 · 1 incident

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

The affected ee has a pre-existing history of heart and seizure disorders. The ee was working in his office when he felt he was about to have a seizure. He reported this to his co-worker who helped prepare for the seizure and then notified the control room. The plant ERT was dispatched and 991 was contacted. EE was treated and transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

2012 · 4 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Fire and smoke was reported from Belt 1 drive tower to the Control Room at ~1:55PM. The control room called 911. All ee's were evacuated and accounted for. Fire depts arrived ~2:15PM. The MSHA Call Center was notified at 2:19PM. MSHA Inspector made contact at ~2:45PM. The fire was declared ""out"" at ~5:00PM. There were no injuries.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking behind hydraulic drive cabinet on kiln 1 drive pier when he began to slip and fall on an oily surface. EE caught himself but the motion strained his lower back.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The EE made a repair to a D9T dozer. After climbing down from the dozer he stepped backwards and tripped in a frozen rut. He landed on both hands spraining both wrists.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE rigging comealongs when repairing drag conveyor. The comealongs were anchored to a steel pipe whick broke striking the EE in the head. EE was stabilized and transported by ambulance to local ER. He did have a concussion. EE was examined and released later in the evening.

2009 · 4 incidents

Struck against stationary object

The EE was pushing a hand truck into the Mill room thru the center overhead door and stepped on a mill ball with his left foot. As he stepped on the mill ball he felt a sharp pain in his left knee, as he felt the pain in his knee he shifted his weight to his left side. Note well: the diagnosis of a hernia was made on 01/21/2010.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to clear a jam on Raw Mill No. 2 circ pump with modified 4' pipe wrench and come-along on shaft of locked out pump when the pump housing shattered. The EE was struck on the left shoulder by the pipewrench.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE using a bench grinder to dress 1/8"" thick steel band. Work piece, glove and then right hand was pulled into the grinding wheel. Right pinky finger broken in two places and badly lacerated.

Accident type, without injuries

An EE reported a fire at Kiln No. 1 booster heater at 6:01PM. 911 was called and the local VFD responded within 10 minutes. The fire was fully out at 6:35PM. The fire likely started when no. 2 fuel oil leaked from abandoned oil lines onto an electrical coil. MSHA Inspector Richard Moon (Albany Field Office) inspected the site on Tuesday, 01/19/2009.

2008 · 3 incidents

Struck against stationary object

EE was going from tug deck to barge deck when he stepped on a refueling line and rolled his rt. ankle.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was working with team to clear plugged cyclone, when the screw conveyor stopped, caused hot material to spill out onto the floor.

Struck by falling object

EE was removing oxygen cylinder from high pressure cylinder storage rack when he slipped and fell on ice. Cylinder fell on his knee.

2007 · 13 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to unjam the East basin pumps by pushing on a 4' pipe wrench when the wrench slipped on the shaft and his hands slipped on the wrench (gloves were wet) and he lost his balance.

Struck by falling object

IRON WORKER WAS DRAGGING AN I-BEAM OUT OF THE KILN AND SLIPPED. THE I-BEAM CAUSED A LACERATION TO LEFT INNER THIGH.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS USING AIR TORQUE WRENCH TO FIT STEEL. HE ACTUATED WRENCH W/OPPOSITE HAND NEAR TORQUE ARM. TORQUE ARM PINCHED UNDERSIDE OF LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.

Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING THE BEVELS ON THE KILN SHELL WHEN A PIECE OF GRIT GOT INTO HIS EYE. RX GIVEN.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Please note: this injury was not reported by the employee to his supervisor until 08/22/2007. Lower Back strain from lifting cement bags.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured EE was tightening bolts on upper section of vertical roller. He was working on a ladder in an awkward position holding the nut with his lt. hand and working a ratchet with his rt. hand. EE leaned over and around conveyor bedframe and roller mount. He felt a ripping sensation in his left shoulder.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE overextended his right knee while working on a drag conveyor in the plant secondary reclaim. Poor body position and lack of job planning are the root causes.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE cut middle finger of rt. hand with utility knife, when cutting section of hose from vacuum truck tak-up port.

Struck by flying object

Supervisor suffered mild concussion, bruises, lacerations and chipped teeth when he opened a tail pulley guard that was full of stone. The pressure behind the guard sprung the guard open and the guard struck the supervisor.

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

EE injured his right ring finger and pinky when attempting to dislodge a 4"" round x 48"" long bar stock that came from the 2X belt scale.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was releasing a 1.5 tone come-along when he felt pin across his lower back.

Struck by flying object

Employee got dust in his eye.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

When claimant was pushing clinker with industrial shop broom, he felt a shart pain across his mid-back section.

2006 · 5 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell tripped on crack in concrete slab injuring his left ankle. EE has pre-exiting condition toward severe damage to both ankles. Still under internal investigation.

Struck against a moving object

Operator of International Water Truck states that water truck lost brakes as it descended 9% grade toward CKD Landfill. Truck struck abandoned fan housing for old pelletizer silo and came to rest against the scraper tandem. The truck did not overturn. The operator was wearing a seatbelt.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut the palm of left hand while cutting shrink wrap. He was using a sheet rock knife.

Flash burns (electric)

The miner was injured while racking out a 4,160 V switchgear for a raw mill. The miner went to open the switchgear for the wrong mill. He opened the switchgear still under full load. The mechanical interlock failed to hold. The miner is seriously burned.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to repair traveler on 6th floor hoist with co-worker, employee was reaching the hoist pendant by extending his arm and felt a sharp pain in the left arm on the inside of his elbow. There is a large lump in the area and EE is not able to straighten out the arm without pain.

2005 · 7 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee has a hernia on the left side of his groin as the result of overextending his left leg to operate the rimpull pedal on a Cat 992G loader.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee rolled and sprained right ankle when he stepped on a seam between concrete slabs in the Maintenance Shop

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee's right index finger caught in fan belt in drill rig motor causing partial amputation.

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

While jackhammering through an opening on top of a silo, the jackhammer bit droped through the material causing the jackhammer to fall pinching a finger between the silo roof and the jackhammer handle. The right ring finger finger tip required 5 stiches.

Fall onto or against objects

The employee tripped over a pile of material he was shoveling from the floor of the pelletizer. He attempted to stop his fall by bracing himself on the pelletizer dust collector fan housing. He cut the back of his right hand. The wound required three stitches. No time was lost. He returned to normal duties.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

When claimant was jackhammering in the transport screw dust collector area, his jackhammering action must have caused some clinker dust to fall on him from above his work area.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee slipped on ice and fell on the deck of the barge Alexandria. The weather at the time was sleet and freezing rain. There is the potential for a slipped disc.

2004 · 8 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee walked up behind an operating backhoe. He did not make contact with the operator. The backhoe operator made a move with the bucket and machine lurched. The outrigger pad came down on the employee's right foot breaking the bones of the large toe.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained muscles of lumbar region of back while picking up a screw section from an awkward height and position.

Flash burns (welding)

An oxy acetylene torch backflashed. The employee was burned on the inside of his right forearm.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sprained left ankle while attempting to walk over pile of chunk cement. Employee failed to follow Examination of Workplace SOP.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a 6 ft. pry bar to clear chunks of clinker from the outside feeder for cement mill no. 2. As he was prying, the bar slipped and he felt a pull in his left shoulder.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

USING A JACKHAMMER TO BREAK UP CLINKER, HAMMER GOT STUCK. EMPLOYEE WAS UNABLE TO PULL IT OUT. HE THEN FELT A MINOR TWITCH IN HIS CHEST. HE WAS SENT TO A LOCAL CARE FACILITY.

Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

A CONTRACTOR EE WITH 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE FELL 31 FT (9.4 M) TO A STEEL STRUCTURAL BEAM WHEN THE GRATING FAILED IN THE CATWALK ON WHICH HE WAS WORKING. THE INJURED CONTRACTOR WAS RESCUED FROM T HAT POSITION BY THE PLANT'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM AND MEDEVAC'D TO A LOCAL TRAUMA CENTER.

2003 · 6 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHEN WALKING TO THE STAIRS FOR THE BELT NO. 8B SPLICE SHACK, THE EE SLIPPED AND FELL IMMEDIATELY. HE LANDED ON HIS BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE. THE EE HAD SLIPPED ON A PIEC E OF CONVEYOR BELT BURIED IN THE SNOW.

Accident type, without injuries

THE COAL MILL ON KILN NO. 2 WAS DAMAGED WHEN AN EXPLOSION TOOK PLACE IN THE DUCTWORK LEADING TO THE PRIMARY AIR FAN. STONE AND COAL HAD BUILT UP IN THE MILL'S REJECT TROUGH. THE STONE AND COAL HEATED TO EMBERS. A SPARK OR HOT PIECE OF STONE WAS CARRIED INTO THE DUCTWORK FOR THE PRIMARY AIR FAN AND TOUCHED OFF AN EXPLOSION. NO EMPLOYEES WERE IN THE AREA. THERE WAS NO FIRE.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING FRONT END LOADER TO REMOVE SNOW ON THE AGGREGATE BENCH OF THE CENTRAL QUARRY WHEN HE STRUCK A ROCK TOE WITH THE BUCKET IN THE SNOW. WHEN THE BUCKET STRUCK THE TOE, EE PITCHED FORWARD IN THE CAB & STRUCK HIS RT. FOREHEAD ON THE ROPS RESULTING IN A LACERATION. EE WAS WEARING A SEATBELT. THE LOADER HAS A LAP BELT.

No Value Found

EE WAS GETTING ON A CATERPILLER FORKLIFT WHE HE STRUCK THE OUTSIDE OF HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE CORNER OF THE CAB OF THE FORKLIFT.

Accident type, without injuries

THE CENTRAL CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR MADE AN ERROR IN PUTTING HOT CLINKER ON THE CONVEYOR BELT RATHER THAN SENDING THE CLINKER DIRECTLY TO THE CLINKER STORAGE HALL. THE BELTING ON THE CONVEYOR WA S NOT A HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIAL AND NOT SUITED FOR THE APPLICATION.

Fall onto or against objects

EE FELL TO THE QUARRY FLOOR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB DIRECTLY FROM A HAUL TRUCK INTO A WHEEL LOADER. HE BRUISED A KIDNEY IN THE FALL.

2002 · 5 incidents

Fall from machine

EE FELL 4 1/2 FT FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE EUCLID WATER TRUCK. GRAB RAILS WERE AVAILABLE ON BOTH THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE LADDER. HE DID NOT MAINTAIN 3 POINTS OF CONTACT. HE HELD THE DOOR HANDLE AND THE HANDLE BROKE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OVEREXERTION WHILE USING MANUAL CRIMPER ON CABLE. RESULT IS UMBILICAL HERNIA.

Flash burns (electric)

WIRING 480 VAC TO POWER MONITOR EQUIPMENT. DURING TESTING, WIRES SHORTED PHASE TO PHASE CAUSING SHORT.

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

WHILE REMOVING HATCH FROM MILL INJURED SIGNALED THE CRANE TO GO UP WHILE HE WAS HOLDING WIRE ROPE IN HIS RIGHT HAND. HE LOOKED AWAY FROM THE PICK AND HIS GLOVED HAND WAS DRAWN INTO THE SHEAVE.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

ASSISTING EE W/BARGE TOW LINE TO PULL BARGE INTODOCK WHILE STANDING ON BARGE ADELAIDE DECK. TENSION ON LINE TO SLIP AROUND CAPSTAIN, ROPE SNAPPED AND PULLED OUR EE OFF OF HIS FEET.

2001 · 11 incidents

Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CONDUCTING FIELD MEASUREMENTS FOR A NEW KILN DISCHARGE SEAL HE WAS DIAGNOSING. HE WAS ON THE TOP LEVEL OF LOADER #2 UNDER THE GRATING FOR THE #2 SEAL. A PIECE OF CLINKER SQUEEZED THROUG H THE SEAL AND FELL DOWN HIS BACK INFLICTING SMALL BURNS.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING 3 OXYGEN & 3 ACETYLENE BOTTLES ONTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK WHEN HE FELT STRAIN IN GROIN.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RIGGING A 1 TON COME ALONG TO ACCESS DOOR WHICH WAS NEW AND WAS PULLING IT IN PLACE WITH COME ALONG, THEN STOPPED. EE ON OTHER SIDE OF DOOR WITH CROW BAR WORKING THE DOOR BACK OF FORTH WHEN DOOR SLANTED COME ALONG COME LOOSE AND HIT EE IN FOREHEAD AND HARD HAT CAUSING SMALL LACERATION TO FORHEAD TOOK TO CLINIC FOR COUPLE OF SCUTURE AND RETURNED WITH A THE HOUR.

Accident type, without injuries

CONVEYOR BELT 8 WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE WHEN FLOODED WITH HOT CLINKER FROM THE SHORT DREGE BUCKET ELEVATORS AND CLINKER COOLER. LIGHTING AND OTHER CONTROL WIRING WAS DESTROYED.

Fall from machine

EE WAS ASCENDING ACCESS LADDER TO THE CRANE. HE WAS CARRYING TOOLS AND DID NOT MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF THREE POINT CONTACT WITH THE LADDER.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLOSING THE DOOR OF THE HAMMERMILL WITH A YALE 1 1/2 TON COME ALONG WHEN THE DOOR SLIPPED OUT OF ALIGAMENT. HE RE-ATTACHED THE COME ALONG TO REALIGN THE DOOR. EE WAS WONDERING IT AN AWK WARD POSTION WITH THE COME ALONG WHILE WORKING TUHE COME ALONG. RIGHT ARM GREW TIRED AND HE SWITCHED TO HIS LEFT. HE STRAINED WITH HIS LEFT ARM AND FELT THE INJURY OCCUR.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN REMOVING COOLER HATCH TO CLEAN COMPARTMENT FELT SHARP PAIN IN LEFT WRIST.

Struck against stationary object

WHEN STEPPED OFF LADDER TWISTED LEFT ANKLE WHEN HE STEPPED ON 1 1/2 TON COME ALONG WENT TO MD FOR X RAY 3-8-01, UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF TREATMENT WILL BE NECESSARY.

Fall onto or against objects

WHEN CLIMBING STEPS ON LOADER, FEET SLIPPED ON WET STEPS AND SLID BACKWARDS.

Contact with hot objects or substances

WAS CUTTING OFF REARING WITH CUTTING TORCH, STOPPED CUTTING, STOOD BACK. ANOTHER EE STRUCK BEAMING WITH HAMMER TO KNOCK OFF BEARING. A PIECE OF HOT SLAG STRUCK FACE CUTTING TORCH HAMMER.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE I WAS MOVING HAMMERS OUT OF WAY I FELT A PULL IN MY LOWER BACK.

2000 · 30 incidents

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

EE WAS TAKING DOWN STAIR SCAFFOLDING. EE WAS LOWERING SCAFFOLD SECTION BY ROPE TO EE'S BELOW. ONE PIECE GOT HUNG UP ON SCAFFOLD BELOW, APPROX 4' ABOVE GROUND. EE PICKED UP THE PIECE TO FREE IT WHEN THE EE ON TOP STARTED TO LOWER THE PIECE, THE SCAFFOLDING PRESSED DOWN AND PINCHED THE EE'S THUMB.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTED AND PLACED 50# BOXS OF WELDING ROD IN CABINET AND FELT TWINGE IN BACK.

Struck against stationary object

WALKED INTO ELECTRICAL TRAY STRIKING HEAD AGAINST TRAY.

Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CUTTING ON DUST LINE SLAG POPPED OFF AND ENTERED LEFT EAR.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS STUNG BY A BEE WHEN OPENING DOOR OF COMPRESSOR ROOM.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMBINATION OF USING WRENCHES, VIBRATION, AND AIR TOOLS.

Struck by flying object

WHEN GRINDING PIECE OF STEEL STRUCK EYE WAS USING GRINDING SHIELD AND WEARING GLASSES.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING AND PULLING ON DRILL LEVERS WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT HAND.

Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER OF HAUL TRUCK WHEN HE MISSED THE LAST TWO RUNGS OF THE LADDER,AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STANDING ON IMPROVISED SCAFFOLDING TAKING A SAMPLE FROM THE RAW MILL, EMPLOYEE WAS PULLED INTO A CONVEYER CROSSOVER.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BAGS ONTO PALLET, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS WRIST.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PRYING ON BAUXITE CHUNKS WITH BAR, EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ROLLERS AND FELL. WHEN HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF HE JAMMED HIS LEFT WRIST.

Fall down stairs

EE TWISTED LEFT KNEE WHILE CLIMBING DOWN STEP.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING ONTO BAR OF LOADER WHILE STEPPING OFF. HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT ARM INSIDE HIS ELBOW.

Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER AND A CHIPPING HAMMER, WHEN A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF, AND LODGED INTO HIS LEFT HAND.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING BEARING ON CRUSHER MOTOR WITH HAMMER, EE CAUGHT PINKY BETWEEN HAMMER HEAD AND MOTOR, SMASHING HIS FINGER.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING A TREE WITH A CHAINSAW, EE WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD WITH A BRANCH.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING WHEN HE WAS HIS IN THE BACKWITH A CLINKER BREAKER HAMMER.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS KNEELING IN CHUTE WHEN HE RE-POSITIONED HIMSELF, TWISTING AND POPPING HIS LEFT KNEE.

Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING ACROSS A PIPE, WHEN HE STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE OF RIBCAGE ON VALVE HANDLE ON TOP OF BUFFER SILO.

Struck by flying object

WHILE REMOVING A DRIVE SEGMENT ON D9 DOZER, A PIECE OF STEEL CHIPPED OFF THE SEGMENT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE NECK.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOUNTING THE MOTOR GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVE IN BY IT, IT SLIPPED AND PINCHED RIGHTFOREARM AGAINST THE WALL.

Fall down stairs

EE TRIPPED ON STAIRS AND FELL FORWARD SPRAINED WRIST WHEN HE LANDED ON HIS HAND.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WA REMOVING AND REPLACING D.C. SCREEN, WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TURNED HIS BODY WHILE ENTERING KILN HOPPER TWISTING HIS LOWER BACK.

Fall from machine

WHILE STEPPING OUT OF CAR, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE, AND FELL DOWN INJURING RIGHT LEG AND KNEE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JACK HAMMERING WHEN MATERIAL BROKE LOOSE. LOST CONTROL OF HAMMER. REACHED TO CATCH FALLING HAMMER, FELT PAIN IN BACK.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS JACKHAMMERING MILL BALLS, WHEN HE FELL BACKWARDS, STRIKING HEAD AND INJURING LOWER BACK.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN STEPS AFTER OILING KILN, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE.