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23 de diciembre de 2025 NC · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc. · Golpeado por objeto motorizado en movimiento

A compressed system was installed. While energizing with compressed air, an air leak occurred in the piping. The failure caused the piping and the receiver tank to collapse. While escaping the area, an employee was struck in the back by a manlift, causing them to fall. During the fall, they struck their head and sustained a head laceration that required stitches.

26 de julio de 2025 AL · Metal/No metálico Acomodador de vagón, Cargador de vagón, Vaciador de tolva, Cargador de camión TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Miner was switching railcars, drove a buggy between a car being pushed and another parked, and was struck, causing EE's leg to be entrapped between the dash and seat.

6 de marzo de 2025 NM · Metal/No metálico Operador de grúa, Operador de equipo móvil (MEO), Operador de dragalina, Operador de bola de demolición, Aparejador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Perlite USA, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Worker was cleaning the plant floor and encountered a guard that had fallen from a head pulley on a conveyor. EE attempted to replace the guard and the active conveyor caught it. EE's hand was smashed between the guard and adjacent steel casing.

21 de abril de 2024 CA · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Vacuum Truck was being driven around a corner when the truck tipped over, landing on its passenger side in & against a berm. Resulted in a broken tibia and fibula in left leg.

10 de enero de 2024 GA · Metal/No metálico Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

Miners working to clear out a clogged screw conveyor, miner didn't follow the company Lock out/tag out policy and caught their finger in the upstream screw causing an amputation of the left hand ring finger distal phalanges.

10 de agosto de 2023 GA · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Clays Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

Miner was attempting to retrieve a bag from conveyor.

8 de abril de 2023 GA · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

The employee used their right hand to wipe clean the underside of the trough, in doing so the employee's middle finger proceeded to enter through the hole and contact the rotating screw conveyor.

7 de julio de 2021 MD · Metal/No metálico Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Capataz de sección, Jefe de turno TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Miner was working in man lift when EE accidently switched the lift into high gear. The lift hit a large, hidden rock and jolted several times. The miner's lanyard shortened with each jolt and EE could not dislodge EE's foot from the dead man's switch. EE sprained EE's right ankle.

20 de mayo de 2021 CA · Metal/No metálico Capataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de horno TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was riding as a passenger in a Polaris Ranger UTV. The UTV tipped over onto it's right side hitting the ground; jarring the passenger which caused a right shoulder dislocation. On May 21st employee was seen by a physician and modified work duties were prescribed. Employee remains on modified work duties.

27 de abril de 2021 AL · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

773 haul truck went over the edge of a 20' high stockpile. The truck driver suffered a minor laceration to the head and was taken to the hospital where EE was administered 6 staples to close the wound.

23 de abril de 2021 AL · Metal/No metálico Operador de silo, Vaciador de tolva, Cargador de camión TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee sat the wagon down on the track, the motor revved up and took off uncontrollably and hit the car. Shuttle wagon maintenance repair, arrived on site and did an inspection/functions test and was unable to find anything wrong with the wagon.

7 de enero de 2021 AL · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was driving man lift across track 3 crossing; man lift bounced EE up causing EE to strike EE's leg on the man lift tray under the controls. Employee suffered a break to tibia, fibula and bone was jammed up under kneecap.

1 de diciembre de 2020 MT · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Talc Incorporated · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Operator was loading trucks steadily throughout the day when EE starting getting unbearable neck/back pain. Suspected cause was twisting and jarring from forklift.

14 de octubre de 2020 AL · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was crossing tracks in Shuttle wagon and brakes stop working. The shuttlewagon to hit tracks hard causing EE to bounce in seat, jamming EE's back.

6 de octubre de 2020 MT · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Talc Incorporated · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was operating haul truck near the new pond when a light vehicle pulled out in front of EE causing EE to lock up the brakes resulting in aggravation of the lower back.

29 de septiembre de 2020 CA · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

The injured EE was adjusting the width of the forks on the fork truck. EE reported feeling discomfort in EE's lower back. After self-care didn't improve the situation EE was advised to restrict EE's movements and weight bearing capacity.

8 de noviembre de 2019 CA · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Operator was moving a load of D.E. when they slid on a haulroad and the truck impacted a berm. The operator was jostled in the cab and received first aid injuries. The operator was re-seen by the PLHCP and upon the operator request the PLHCP placed restrictions on them (date seen by PLHCP: 11/12/2019). Operator is on restricted work currently.

24 de agosto de 2019 NY · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
NYCO Minerals LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

The drivers were told by the site foreman to dump anywhere deemed safe. When the driver went for the first dump, EE backed against berm and attempted to dump. It was slightly uneven ground and the dump gate locked so they tipped over. Had to be helped through windshield. Dump truck had to be towed away. Ambulance was called. EE sustained cut on head and bruised arm.

28 de noviembre de 2018 MT · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Talc Incorporated · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Operator sustained a fracture to right big toe when a Skidsteer Loader Bucket slipped while the employee was in the process of training coworker on the bucket change out procedure. The bucket which dislodged from the hydraulic lift assembly, dropped approximately 6 inches striking the employee across the steel toe of work boot.

2 de noviembre de 2018 AL · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was driving tractor trailer on company property when trailer collapsed in the middle.

11 de junio de 2018 AL · Metal/No metálico Operador de montacargas TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was operating a lift truck in shipping area when EE struck a set of fixed rollers. Employee reported lower back pain and was escorted to local emergency room for observation.

20 de enero de 2017 GA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Mullite Company Of America · Caída desde una máquina

A maintenance technician was operating a Kubota utility vehicle on a wet slippery unpaved surface and then transition onto a paved roadway, lost control of the vehicle and then fell out striking the back of the head on the concrete. The employee sustained a 2 inch laceration to the back of the head.

4 de enero de 2017 GA · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was traveling from the 740 up the incline. EE stopped, and set the parking brake, to tell the Doosan Operator that the heading was ready for to scale, when the parking brake failed. The machine rolled back approx. 50 feet and hit the rib.

13 de julio de 2016 GA · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Clays Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

2 non mining related persons were riding ATV's on mine property. The two ATV's collided in the haul road resulting in one person being injured

8 de junio de 2016 WA · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

A large rock rolled away from the stacker discharge pile. The screening plant operator passed the discharge pile and struck the rock with the front right tire. The seat bottomed out and the employee suffered a lumbar strain and inflammation.

11 de mayo de 2016 GA · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Clays Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee applied light pressure to the aerial lift joystick expecting to raise the basket just a few inches. The lift responded to the controls by abruptly raising at least a foot crushing the employee's hand between the lift basket and an I beam. Employee received severe lacerations and a joint fracture to the little finger on EE's right hand.

2 de noviembre de 2015 WA · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee is a scraper operator. For mining purpose, and respecting equipment design, scrapers are pushed out of the pit by dozers. Employee is complaining of neck pain due to this activity. Accident was declared on the 11/06/2015

26 de junio de 2015 AL · Metal/No metálico Acomodador de vagón, Cargador de vagón, Vaciador de tolva, Cargador de camión TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

In process of switching rail cars. Employee attempted to kick knuckles of rail car to line up for connection. Foot slipped pinning foot between the two knuckles as cars were pushed together. Broken bones / lacerations.

28 de mayo de 2015 CA · Metal/No metálico Operador de montacargas TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was operating a fork lift and turned to look behind when he moved the truck in reverse. While still seated in the lift truck, he turned around to look forward when he felt a sharp pain in the low back.

20 de mayo de 2015 AZ · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

The employee was inside a retractable cage on top of a bulk truck loading the truck. The truck moved forward without warning and pinned the employee's leg between the truck hatch and the retractable cage ladder.

4 de mayo de 2015 CA · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

EE was operating Guzzler truck #8757. EE was driving on a recently watered road surface. When the truck travelled from the wet road to a dry road, the truck fish tailed. EE lost control and the truck fell onto it's side. EE initially refused medical care. The case became reportable when EE requested medical care and was seen by a doctor on 5/7/15.

16 de enero de 2015 GA · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Mullite Company Of America · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee reached inside the engine compartment of a Kubota ATV to adjust the throttle cable and his left index finger contacted a linkage pin causing a small laceration just below the fingernail.

8 de diciembre de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Operador de barrena helicoidal, Supervisor de cuadrilla de barrena TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee swung man-lift to bolt location hitting drill boom. Right hand was mashed between the man-lift and boom. One broken finger and one mashed finger.

21 de octubre de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
PyraMax Ceramics Southeast, LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

While operating a man lift to gain access to the rail car load out chute, the Maintenance Technician went over a cross tie and was tossed around in the basket resulting in a laceration to his right leg. Employee was wearing proper fall prevention harness and self retracting lifeline.

11 de julio de 2014 CA · Metal/No metálico Técnico de control de calidad, Técnico de laboratorio, Auxiliar de laboratorio TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

EE was riding #6 dry man lift (vertical belt conveyor) to 6PL sample port when the man lift jerked due to a vacuum hose temporarily caught between a man lift platform and the floor opening. The injury became reportable on July 17, 2014 when EE was placed on modified work duties by the treating physician.

27 de junio de 2014 MT · Metal/No metálico Operador de montacargas TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Talc Incorporated · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee reports backing into a stationary roof support pole while operating a forklift. The employee reported neck and shoulder pain but denied medical attention at the time of the event. The employee request a medical evaluation on 7/8/14 as the pain persisted. The employee was diagnosed with a right shoulder (rotator cuff) strain and prescribed physical therapy.

3 de junio de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Clays Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

The driver was driving too fast for conditions which was the root cause for this accident.

6 de abril de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Clays Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

The employee reached into a moving conveyor to attempt to remove an empty bag that was caught in the roller. While attempting to remove the bag, his arm was pulled into the conveyor.

4 de abril de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Soldador (fuera de taller) TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Mullite Company Of America · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Worker was using a JLG450A Man lift while welding on a hopper. He failed to realize that the boom was in a reverse direction. He moved the lift in the wrong direction and was pinned. He had fractured ribs and vertebra.

15 de mayo de 2013 CA · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

employee was closing the door from his truck when he dislocated his shoulder.

6 de mayo de 2013 GA · Metal/No metálico Bombero (operario de bombas) TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

An operator was operating a loader to help clean up one of the site roadways due to excessive rain over the weekend. The operator ran over a rock that caused the loader cabin to rock. This rocking motion resulted in a lower back strain/backache. The operator was seen by the local ER and placed on restricted duty.

23 de mayo de 2012 CA · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was vacuuming out a waste bin with a line pump. The material in the bin sloughed down and the bin emptied rapidly, with some material coming out of the line opening. The material dusted the EE and got into his eyes. EE was transported to the hospital for medical attention

18 de mayo de 2012 AL · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee lifted a 60# vacuum truck hose resulting in strain to sacrum/coccyx.

21 de julio de 2011 WA · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee Operating 631E Scraper approaching basalt stripping pad going uphill. Scraper hit a bump with one of the tires rocking machine causing employee to move sideways hitting head on door glass cracking glass.

18 de julio de 2011 WA · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was operating 631E Scraper to load basalt rock. Person operating Dozer was pushing scraper when a large basalt rock caught under the 631S Scrapers bowl causing a jolt to machine injuring employee.

22 de febrero de 2011 GA · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonate USA, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

While operating the scaling machine W/GS-2, jarring of the scaler cab had resulted in back strain/pain. The employee immediately reported this to his supervisor, requesting medical attention.

19 de octubre de 2010 WA · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee in 631E Scraper hauling crude from pit to 113 stockpile on level packed haul road that was recently watered.Employee applied retarder causing scraper to slide, causing trailer to come around to right.Machine continued to slide sideways until right edge of bowl caught on ground, causing scraper to tip on side.Factors:Recently watered road,speed and operational error.

9 de junio de 2010 CA · Metal/No metálico Bombero (operario de bombas) TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was adjusting the forks on a Champ Lift Truck so he could move a large tank. When pushing on the left fork with his left hand, the fork moved freely and he lost grip, catching his left index finger between the fork and the mast of the truck.

27 de mayo de 2010 AL · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Golpeado por objeto motorizado en movimiento

Struck by vehicle driven by co-worker. Injured worker was washing/cleaning up his work area at time of accident. Restricted Duty began 7/28/2010

4 de febrero de 2010 CA · Metal/No metálico Bombero (operario de bombas) TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

EE was driving a Genie Lift around a corner. As he pressed the lever to move forward, he pushed too hard and the lift basket jerked, causing ee to jerk front then back. His foot was in the foot-button device, and the jerk backwards strained his ankle. EE was initially on modified duty but then was placed off work on 2/11/10.

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