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15 de abril de 2026 WA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Worker was welding in shop. They removed their welding hood after completing a weld and the slag popped and sent material into their eye. The material had to be removed by medical professionals and they were prescribed antibiotic and steroidal eye drops.

14 de abril de 2026 CA · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Bilateral pain in hands & wrists; experienced initial pain while hand stacking 10kg bags at the Celpure plant.

10 de abril de 2026 VA · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo OTRO
Imerys Norfolk, Inc. · Reacción corporal, no clasificada en otra parte

The Injured Person (IP) was cleaning out the Roto-packer and bent over to cut a partially empty 50 lbs bag to discard remaining contents, and as the IP bent over, EE felt a pop in EE's lower back (left), and the IP had to take a minute before standing up straight. IP reported the incident to the Lead Operator. IP was taken to Urgent Care.

30 de marzo de 2026 GA · Metal/No metálico Operador de molino de bolas/barras/guijarros/manual/caliza/seco, Operador de rodillo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

A manual slide gate closed too quickly on a miners right hand. The impact caused a fracture and a laceration requiring 8 stitches.

22 de marzo de 2026 SC · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Injured Person was replacing the classifier bearing assembly. The assembly became lodged due to alignment. The injured employee had hands underneath the assembly, attempting to correct the alignment. Subsequently, the assembly dislodged and fell onto the injured employee's hands. This incident resulted in a broken ring finger and lacerations to the ring and index fingers.

28 de febrero de 2026 NY · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Wollastonite USA, LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Employee was cleaning under Belt 111 in Crushing. EE was bent or crouched over to access the area under the belt. When EE stood up, EE lost EE's balance and fell into a section of angle iron support, striking EE's head on the angle iron, causing a laceration on EE's head.

26 de enero de 2026 NY · Metal/No metálico Operador de ensacado, Operador de empaque MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Wollastonite USA, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Team member was clearing a bag jam on the palletizer in plant 1 packaging line. When lifting a 25KG bag off the conveyor the employee allegedly felt discomfort in the front part of EE's right shoulder.

14 de enero de 2026 CA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Were replacing a bad sprocket following troubleshooting of a gearbox. Removed the 4 bolts from the mounting plate, chain slipped and motor & gearbox fell. The falling equipment impacted the IW left pinky finger, requiring stitches, antibiotics and light duty.

13 de enero de 2026 AL · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte MAQUINARIA
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

The employee was attempting to determine the cause of vibration alarms, and while feeling for vibration, their hand was able to enter the guarded area, which resulted in right pinky finger making contact with fan blades, resulting in the avulsion of the distal end of their finger. The employee did not lose the whole finger, but the flesh on the tip of their finger.

23 de diciembre de 2025 NY · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Wollastonite USA, LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Pulling dump truck out of tailing shed. Got out to make sure the tailgate was latched. As EE walked to the rear of the truck EE's feet slipped out from under EE on the icy surface. When EE fell EE landed on EE's left shoulder.

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 noviembre de 2025 GA · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Operator was doing pre-shift on a D8N Dozer while closing engine inspection door they slipped and fell, they broke their wrist as a result of the fall.

18 de noviembre de 2025 NV · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Filtration Minerals Inc · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Miner was checking oil on the D8 Bulldozer and they slipped on the tracks. Their foot went between the tracks and cab, and their ribs hit against the grab handle. They injured their ribs. 2 weeks later on 12/1/25, they sought medical care and were prescribed a muscle relaxant.

11 de noviembre de 2025 WA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

2 employees were working on a palletizer, but only one of them had it locked out. When the locked out employee was done, they asked the other employee if they were clear, and heard "yes". The other employee was still working, and when the machine was started, their right hand was caught, amputating the index finger, and degloving the middle finger.

23 de octubre de 2025 WA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo OTRO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Reacción corporal, no clasificada en otra parte

Injured person was working on the hydraulic system of a D8 Bulldozer in the morning. Had to access the system below the floorboards of the equipment, and was working in an awkward position. Later in the day, they experienced pain in side/stomach and left work to seek medical care. At the hospital the employee was evaluated for back pain and prescribed hydrocodone.

17 de octubre de 2025 GA · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Clays Inc · Caída por escaleras

Employees knee buckled while descending the stairs and employee fell and twisted their knee.

19 de agosto de 2025 SC · Metal/No metálico Operador de molino de bolas/barras/guijarros/manual/caliza/seco, Operador de rodillo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Affected employee was cleaning out #5 Mill feeder and injured EE's elbow (elbow contusion) in the process.

9 de agosto de 2025 SC · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

The Operator was loading a truck out of 8 silo. EE attempted to hold the hose and ladder simultaneously. Employee shoe slipped and gate sprung back into its original position. This resulted in a strained shoulder. EE was given instruction to take over the counter medication, and not to lift anything over than 10lbs.

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.

30 de junio de 2025 GA · Metal/No metálico Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo TRASTORNOS (AGENTES FÍSICOS)
Imerys Carbonates USA, INC · Contacto con el calor

Employee was sick from being dehydrated.

9 de marzo de 2025 NM · Metal/No metálico Capataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de horno MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Perlite USA, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employees were unclogging a baghouse and a hard hat fell into the screw at the bottom of the baghouse. The hard had was drawn into the screw and stopped at the rotary valve. They workers locked out the screw and valve and attempted to retrieve the hard had. When the hard hat came out, there was stored energy in the valve and it turned and caught the workers fingers.

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.

25 de febrero de 2025 VA · Metal/No metálico Gerente de mina, Capataz de mina, Propietario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Norfolk, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The employee was lifting an empty 55-gallon drum (~48 pounds). During this lift, the employee felt discomfort in left biceps.

17 de febrero de 2025 GA · Metal/No metálico Operador de molino de bolas/barras/guijarros/manual/caliza/seco, Operador de rodillo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

The employee was in the process of loosening a bolt on a piece of machinery. While pulling back on the wrench to loosen the bolt, the wrench slipped off the bolt and hit the operator in the mouth, striking EE's upper right central incisor tooth causing a hairline fracture in the tooth.

30 de enero de 2025 GA · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero ELÉCTRICO
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Quemaduras por arco (eléctrico)

Sunny, incident occurred indoors with full lighting. The injured party suffered burns to both hands (non-life threatening) while installing a ground inside an MCC. The ground wire recoiled due to line memory and rebounded once let go into the adjacent bus bar creating the arc.

30 de enero de 2025 GA · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Caída desde una máquina

The mine site was thawing out from a recent cold weather spell that allowed for the roads and pads to thaw. This created an increased instances of thick mud around the mine.

26 de octubre de 2024 GA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Employee was called out to install a hose for 10 silo. The clamp failed and EE had to come back out and install it again. During the second installation the hose was found in the car, full of clay. Another Employee helped EE pull the hose out of the car and this was when the employee felt a pain in the lower stomach.

9 de octubre de 2024 SC · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Operator inspected the mill tank for plugage. During inspection EE found a plugged area around the discharge of the tank. EE then retrieved a cleaning tool from the milling area and began prying product away from the discharge area. While clearing the product away from the discharge, the tool slipped from EE's left hand and struck EE's right index finger

25 de septiembre de 2024 NY · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Wollastonite USA, LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Maintenance employee directed the mixer operator to stand on a ladder and see if the valve was opening all the way prior to reassembling the pipe. Mixer operator put their middle finger into the pipe opening. The valve closed on the tip of the finger. The impact caused an avulsion of the workers left hand middle fingertip.

9 de septiembre de 2024 NY · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Imerys Wollastonite USA, LLC · NEC (no clasificado en otra parte)

Employee had a reportable hearing loss in EE's right ear.

15 de agosto de 2024 GA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc. · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was welding a piece of small metal plate to cover a hole in some ductwork. After tack welding the plate the employee raised welding hood up to adjust the welding rod. Employee then heard a noise and looked up and the metal plate broke off and fell striking the employee in left incisor tooth causing a chip.

7 de agosto de 2024 CA · Metal/No metálico Técnico de control de calidad, Técnico de laboratorio, Auxiliar de laboratorio OTRO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Lab technician was sitting, entering data at a computer in the lab, when they received a spider bite to their lower right back. Bite developed a bad skin reaction consisting or redness, blistering, itching & pain.

25 de julio de 2024 AL · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was exiting truck when EE rolled EE's right ankle while putting foot on ground.

22 de julio de 2024 NM · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Perlite USA, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

While installing the bucket on a skid steer, the employee could not close the latch easily. EE utilized a pipe to gain leverage on the latch and was able to close it. After this, the pipe was jammed on the latch handle. When EE pulled the pipe from the latch, EE smashed EE's left thumb on the skid steers frame. The thumb has a laceration and an open fracture of the distal phalanx.

21 de junio de 2024 NC · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee states was bagging 50 lb paper bags, on the 8th row of the pallet when rotating to stack the bag when EE felt pain. The pain felt to have come from EE's back, to neck, to shoulder. Management wasn't aware that it was work related until employee brought a doctor's note on 7/1/24.

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.

1 de abril de 2024 SC · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was cleaning out the #5 Mill feed bin with a push bar to clean the material that had plugged up inside the tank. When the employee pulled to remove the push bar employee's left index finger became caught between the push bar and a guard rail.

27 de marzo de 2024 GA · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla GOLPEAR O CHOCAR
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

EE was crossing the grass going to the crude shed and struck right knee on a jersey barrier.

19 de marzo de 2024 GA · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Caída desde escaleras de mano

IP was climbing down a ladder, grabbed a swing gate for support, the swing gate broke loose and the IP lost their grip and fell less than 3 feet. The fall resulted in a sprain to the right foot and ankle.

20 de febrero de 2024 CA · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Caída desde una máquina

Miner was completing pre-start inspection and as miner climbed up to the cab miner's hand slipped off of the hand hold and miner fell approximately 2' to the ground.

19 de febrero de 2024 WA · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

After recent rain, the employee was walking in the plant area and slipped on some wet diatomaceous earth. The employee fell from the slip and landed on right shoulder and back.

15 de febrero de 2024 NC · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Imerys Mica Kings Mountain · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was attempting to clean the bagging machine spout out with metal rod. The rod struck the roto packer and kicked back resulting in a right hand laceration.

12 de enero de 2024 TN · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

EE was installing a new 4 wide drive belt on the drive belt on the Dryer Air Supply Fan for the Furnace. Belt was on driven pulley and they were rotating non driven pulley to install belt. When the belt jumped into place EE finger was between the belt and pulley.

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.

31 de agosto de 2023 GA · Metal/No metálico Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

A maintenance supervisor was walking up the Kiln 4 upper product belt carrying a piece of chute to be installed and EE's right forearm contacted a piece of expanded metal which was in close proximity to the catwalk. This contact caused a laceration which required seven staples to close.

16 de agosto de 2023 WA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo OTRO
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Reacción corporal, no clasificada en otra parte

Employee was performing maintenance and kneeled on the ground to perform work. When they stood, they felt a pop in their right knee. Employee had initial pain, but it went away. During the night after the shift, their knee began to hurt. The following day they reported the incident and were sent to the doctor to be checked out.

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 junio de 2023 AZ · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MAQUINARIA
Imerys Perlite USA, Inc · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Worker was attempting to weld a short length of pipe to the bottom of a bin. EE tack welded the pipe in place in preparation for the weld. The tack weld failed and the pipe fell and the employees thumb was impacted between the pipe and adjacent angle iron. The impact resulted in a fracture to the left thumb.

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