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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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

28 de abril de 2023 SC · Metal/No metálico Gerente de mina, Capataz de mina, Propietario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was putting up parts while placing a part on a lower shelf another part from the upper shelf fell striking employee in the head.the impact caused a cut to the head that required stitches

8 de agosto de 2021 TN · 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 · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Two employees were using a metal bar and forklift to free a compacted bucket elevator. The injured employee was in the line of fire when a bucket broke over causing the bar to jolt upward. Injured employee was struck by the metal bar causing a laceration requiring stitches on the left hand palm side thumb at the second knuckle.

15 de abril de 2021 TN · Metal/No metálico Soldador (de taller) MAQUINARIA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee using impact driver installing screws into a fan shroud. Screw slipped sideways and the employees hand moved forward hitting the edge of metal that was left sharp from the manufacturer.

30 de noviembre de 2020 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 · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte

Mechanic got hand caught in a conveyor chain resulting in a right hand laceration.

22 de julio de 2020 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
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Quemaduras por destello (soldadura)

Mechanic was welding in dust collector, due to reflection of the welding arc, mechanic received flash burns to the eyes.

21 de abril de 2020 SC · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

On April 21, A Bulk Loader bumped elbow on safety railing while putting on harness, it resulted in swelling to the right elbow. EE was seen by a doctor on May 4th, EE was given a restriction of lifting no more than 20 lbs. Therefore it became reportable on May 4th.

8 de diciembre de 2019 SC · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado OTRO
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Employee was stung by an insect and had an allergic reaction. Saw a doctor and received medication to reduce swelling. No impairment from EE's daily life.

25 de septiembre de 2019 SC · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

The accident occurred on 9/25/19, but it didn't become reportable until EE went to doctor on 10/03/19. EE first noticed pain while pulling wrenches on the Haver bag placer, one in each hand, to either loosen or tighten. Then moved to hammer to help move a bolt. Moved back to wrenches and pain got worse. Pain present along forearm to palm near thumb on right hand.

1 de julio de 2019 SC · Metal/No metálico Gerente de mina, Capataz de mina, Propietario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Walking in reclamation and tripped on uneven ground resulting in a fall. Rt shoulder was hurt from the fall.

14 de marzo de 2019 SC · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte MAQUINARIA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

Slide gate was removed from an incline auger during operation. The slide gate was not bolted closed at the time of the incident. Lockout/tagout was not followed prior to removal. As they pulled the slide gate open, the fingers of their right hand contacted the rotating auger. This caused a hand laceration and a finger dislocation on the right hand.

22 de octubre de 2018 SC · Metal/No metálico Operador de ensacado, Operador de empaque MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

The employee was restacking pallets that had fallen onto the ground by hand. When the employee picked up the third pallet, EE felt a pop in the lower back with pain traveling down the right leg. EE notified the supervisor about the issue, received medical treatment and returned to work on restricted duty after being diagnosed with a lower back strain.

1 de octubre de 2018 TN · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

As employee was getting off ladder of hopper car, set foot down on the edge of concrete walkway twisting left ankle

24 de septiembre de 2018 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

While opening an inspection door to a hammer mill, Employee got finger smashed between plate door and dump hopper sitting close by.

16 de julio de 2018 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 · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

After performing various electrical and maintenance tasks on July 16th, 2018, a mechanic working on site indicated that lower back was stiff. The employee could not identify a single instance or incident that caused the stiffness/soreness. The employee reported the incident at the end of the regularly scheduled shift.

2 de febrero de 2018 GA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

The employee's pants leg caught a piece if grating causing them to fall. The employee denied medical attention until 2/5/2018 at which time they were placed on restricted duty.

24 de noviembre de 2017 SC · Metal/No metálico Ensayador, Geólogo, Metalurgista, Ingeniero, Gerencia de ingeniería MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was moving barricades to line them up for installation when one of the beams slipped out of the holder and cut their palm.

30 de junio de 2017 MS · 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

WORKING ON BELLY PAN ON DOZER. BELLY PAN FELL OFF THE JACK AND SMASHED FINGER ON RIGHT HAND

2 de junio de 2017 SC · Metal/No metálico Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Moving some bundles around maintenance shop, miner stumbled over own feet. In catching balance, left thigh was strained.

23 de mayo de 2017 MS · Metal/No metálico Operador de montacargas MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was putting a fork on the forklift when they lost control of the fork and it fell striking their right foot. The blow caused a small cut on the top of the right foot just above the steel toe on their boot

19 de mayo de 2017 TN · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employees was climbing steps to access top floor of milling area, while making a turn on second level platform EE's right knee buckled. EE stated the right knee was bothering EE on 5/21 and was seen by a doctor on 5/22. Doctor put EE on light duty and a follow up appointment was scheduled.

3 de abril de 2017 SC · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Miner was performing a gear change out on the Raymond Mill inclined grit auger. Miner was using a small sledge hammer to assist removal of gears when their hand struck an adjacent guard constructed from expanded metal. The miner received a laceration on the back of their hand that required sutures.

21 de diciembre de 2016 GA · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

DISCHARGE SHOOT WAS CLOGGED AND EMPLOYEE PICKED UP THE HOSE ATTACHED TO SHOOT. HOSE BROKE AWAY FALLING ON EMPLOYEE. HIT EMPLOYEE AND CAUSED FRACTOR TO FOOT.

18 de octubre de 2016 GA · Metal/No metálico Maestro electricista MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte

Miner replacing gearbox and motor on bulk bagging pinched left hand during chain removal task.

22 de agosto de 2016 TN · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Caída desde una máquina

Employee was getting off the dozer and lost their balance and fell backwards. When employee tried to catch self with their hands they fractured a bone in their left wrist.

6 de abril de 2016 MS · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Shredder hopper was sitting on floor. Employee was preparing to hook chains to the hopper and loader. When the employee put EE's weight on the hopper, it moved causing the employee to hit loader bucket with EE's back. The rim of the hopper struck the employee in the stomach and rib area. The employee's back and ribs were bruised.

21 de enero de 2016 SC · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was walking to clean out equipment and made a sudden turn. Employee heard a pop and employee's left knee causing employee severe pain.

14 de enero de 2016 GA · 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
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Driver was trying to hurry to get back to truck, slipped on wet clay and struck knee on the ground.

13 de enero de 2016 TN · Metal/No metálico Técnico de laboratorio NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Exposure to dust for 33 years, This is still under investigation.

4 de junio de 2015 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 · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was assisting in the replacement of the Blunger pump. Employee was guiding one end of the pump and lifting on that end while another employee was pushing from the other end. Employee's hand was guiding end of pipe attached to the pump. The pump moved suddenly catching the employee's finger between two pipe ends

15 de mayo de 2015 GA · Metal/No metálico Técnico de laboratorio MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

The employee stumbled at the Rough Room Door. Extended his right arm which was hit by the door as it was closing. Causing pressure into right shoulder possibly causing injury.

19 de marzo de 2015 TN · Metal/No metálico Operador de grúa, Operador de equipo móvil (MEO), Operador de dragalina, Operador de bola de demolición, Aparejador TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Repetitive motion over 36 years resulting in carpal tunnel.

9 de febrero de 2015 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 · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Employee was cleaning out hard built up clay/mud out of Imp Mill Slicer. While employee was trying to remove clay/mud from the back walls using a heavy bar in a prying motion. The bar slipped causing a quick and hard motion resulting in a sharp pain and burning sensation in the left forearm.

3 de diciembre de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Rellenador con arena (húmedo), Operador de lodos MAQUINARIA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was washing out a rail tanker car when he slipped and cut his foot right below the ankle. Employee was wearing brand new metatarsal boots and all his other required PPE. He got up and finished cleaning the car, but when he exited the top he realized his foot was injured.

1 de diciembre de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Capataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de horno HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Changing hammers in hammer mill when left hand index finger was hit with pry bar

12 de septiembre de 2014 SC · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Employee was loading a bulk truck and the clay had backfilled into the discharge pipe. To free the discharge the employee had to lean over and apply extra force to maneuver the discharge pipe free. Upon doing this the employee felt as if something had slipped in his back or he pulled something.

29 de julio de 2014 MS · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

He was pulling something out of a track-hoe and hurt his right elbow.

17 de julio de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Caída desde una máquina

Employee was exiting dozer had a lunch bag in hand. He started to step down from dozer and his foot slipped on the tracks. He fell to the ground.

10 de junio de 2014 SC · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee states that while moving a pallet of stacked poly bags to the stretch wrapper the bags fell off the pallet. Employee stopped the forklift and proceeded to reload the pallet with the poly bags. Employee states he had already lifted 10 bags and was on the 11th bag when he lost his footing. While regaining his footing employee felt a pain in lower back.

1 de febrero de 2014 GA · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MAQUINARIA
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Cleaning inside railcars with a pressure washer and the pressure washer contacted the side of right foot causing a hole in boot and a laceration to right foot.

28 de septiembre de 2013 SC · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Using a pry bar to hold a part in position and the bar slipped striking employee in the front tooth, breaking his tooth.

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