Mining Incidents

PENNSUCO CEMENT PLANTMetal/Nonmetal

Titan Florida LLC · Facility
Dade, Miami-Dade County, FL · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0800051
Fatalities
1
Total incidents
177
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Sep 2025

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

Employee was atop of cement silo when the roof collapsed engulfing him.

Reportable incidents

176 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 3 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At Tower 11 the employee was cleaning a jammed magnet separator using a high-pressure water hose. Upon activating the hose, the sudden pressure caused it to slip from their hand. The metal fittings on the nozzle struck and cut their hand.

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

The employee was operating a manlift and changing out a return roller. When EE turned the basket, EE caught EE's fingers between the rail of the manlift and conveyor structure.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to the S100 hopper to open the guillotine gate, the employee slipped and fell slightly backward, injuring their right ring finger. Employee was treated at urgent care, where X-rays confirmed a dislocation and minor laceration. Medical treatment was provided, and work restrictions were prescribed as of 05/11/2025

2024 · 5 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 10/30/2024, EE was working with three team members to load a thermocouple for kiln shelf installation. While positioning the thermocouple inside the Preheater elevator, EE experienced pain in the lower back and waist. The employee initially declined medical treatment but sought care on 11/5/2024, when EE was prescribed medication, physical therapy, and imposed work restrictions.

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

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON DRAG SYSTEM K446. EE WAS PULLING OUT THE CHAIN THAT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE SPROCKET. WHILE SETTING DOWN THE CHAIN, EE'S FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND THE BOTTOM LINK.

Struck by falling object

While unloading an ibeam from a truck using a forklift, the ibeam became unstable and slipped, falling and impacting the employee causing a fracture to employee's left leg. Employee received medical treatment and surgery.

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

Employee was opening the silo 8 cleaning door located at the top of the silo when the door slipped causing EE's right finger to get caught between the door and the structural beam. EE had a minor cut on the index finger. Employee received prescribed medication.

Struck by flying object

Employee was using an impact wrench equipment with a swivel and socket to tighten one of the bolts that rend the knives. The accident occurred when the socket separated from the swivel and flew into employee's face causing a laceration on the upper lip.

2023 · 6 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was entering the office building to go to EE's office. When EE stepped on the rug placed inside the building by the door, the rug moved and EE lost EE's balance and fell to EE's knees. The employee was on self-care measures until 11/30 when EE started receiving physical therapy

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was standing 15-20 feet away from the cleaning port located on the kiln seal inlet pipe on the second floor of the preheater tower when there was a flush and a stream of hot material ejected from the port and made contact with the employee's face and wrists. The employee received medical treatment and restrictions to work

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Unexpectedly, the material fell from the west side of the TA duct, splashed on the ground and spread widely, creating a dust cloud covering the barricaded area and reaching the worker standing outside the barricade. The worker was extending the barricaded area. The employee suffered from corneal abrasion and received prescribed medication and work restrictions.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Unexpectedly, the material fell from the west side of the TA duct, splashed on the ground and spread widely, creating a dust cloud covering the barricaded area and reaching the worker placing a manlift outside the barricaded area. The employee suffered from corneal abrasion and received prescribed medication and work restrictions.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 4/20/2023 the employee was walking along the DB800 catwalk when the employee tripped over a cable across the catwalk & fell, employee sustained a contusion on right elbow. The case was considered First aid. On 5/1/2023 the employee complained of back & knee pain. On 5/1/2023 the employee sought medical treatment & was prescribed pain medication & was placed on restricted duty.

Struck against stationary object

The employee was working in the screw conveyor at the Process Engineer Fuel plant, adjusting a screw, when the Allen key they were holding slipped, causing a laceration to their middle right-hand finger when it collided with the housing of the screw conveyor.

2022 · 2 incidents

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was preparing to do a job in the main baghouse when the material exited the inspection door that was open above. The material got into employee's eyes

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was cleaning the Pre-heater tower from stage 5. A long lance was used in order to create distance and allow the employee to stand aside while cleaning. At some point, while unplugging the port, material exited the port getting into the employee's eyes.

2021 · 8 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee attempted to loosen a safety bolt that was holding a piece of metal (scraper) to the frame of the secondary shredder using a hammer. The safety pin dislodged allowing the metal piece to fall. The piece hit the hammer and the hammer hit the employee's right ring finger

Struck by powered moving object

A miner driving a UTV 4WD personnel carrier struck a contractor that was walking in the crosswalk between the Patras building and office buildings. The contractor felt pain on EE's left elbow, as well as the left butt cheek, also stated feeling pain on the back of EE's head

Struck by powered moving object

A miner driving a UTV 4WD personnel carrier struck a contractor that was walking in the crosswalk between the Patras building and office buildings. The contractor felt pain from left elbow to fingers specifically left ring and pinky fingers, they also felt pain on left thigh as well as the back of the head.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking to get a material sample at the raw mill when the employee tripped on a structure beam and fell

Struck by flying object

The employee was installing a speed bump hammering on a pickaxe when EE felt an impact on left hand. A small piece of metal chipped off and hit EE's hand.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking to the office, missed a step, twisted back and strained right knee

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee adopted an uncomfortable position switching the valve to silo-13 due to a scaffold located in front of the valve and hurt lower back

Struck by falling object

A pan from the 481DB800 pan conveyor was leaning against the handrail when it fell, bruising the employee's right leg, causing a bruise on the right calf.

2020 · 2 incidents

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

hot material exited and landed on the employee left boot, the material burned through the left side of EE's boot, burning EE's left feet

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During the course of removing a net from the preheat tower, the employee strained EE's back and then went to the doctor

2019 · 9 incidents

Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning the inside of the Preheater Tower with a water lance when a buildup of material fell and hit the tip of the lance hitting their face under the hood

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was measuring the level in the cement silos. When EE opened the latch on the silo measuring port, dust came out and got into EE's eyes.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was working in the additive containment area. EE was inside the containment area when ee went to cross over a small containment wall ee stepped on a hose that was covered in grass and twisted ankle.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrical worker whiles stripping MV cable for termination the workers hand slipped and cut EE's hand.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee running 4 inch grinder cut wrist when grinder kicked back.

Accident type, without injuries

500 KW Generator was operating in the Finish Mill area of the plant, the generator caught fire and the fire dept. was called to extinguish the fire. The fire was caused by the exhaust pipe running too close to the trailer the generator was contained in. Paint and insulation was burned on the side of the trailer.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was cleaning a chute by hitting it with a hammer when EE felt a pain in EE's lower back

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shift in audio gram.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Individual was cleaning on the tower with a water lance felt a pinch in their back then felt pain in their back.

2018 · 8 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Individual went to the south side of the tower to get the water lance and hose. Employee turned on valve, when they turned around they tripped on the hose and fell down. Shoulder hit the ground. This was reported as first aid case, they went to the Dr. on 10-2-18 and it became a reportable injury on that date.

Struck by flying object

Delivery driver making a fly ash delivery to the cement plant, washing out the bed of the truck. The water hose hit ee in the leg, breaking the leg. Degree 9, not a Titan employee. This was a delivery driver.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was replacing guard on tail pulley on Belt F606 when EE lost EE's grip and felt cutting to EE's lower left arm

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Routine measurement of measuring #5 silo. Employee opened port and moved to the side while inserting the tape measure into silo. Silo puffed out cement and covered employee with cement dust affecting both eyes

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was attempting to cut plastic wire tie that was holding two cables together while putting pressure on the wire tie the knife slipped and cut employee between index finger and thumb requiring 10 stitches

Struck by flying object

Employee was fixing the seal of an inspection door on the kiln dust bin air slide. The system was down and after sealing it and closed the door, the latch popped open causing dust come out and cover the employee face, including getting access to EE's eyes.

Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning the area of the Stage #4 duct. When EE hit the beam nearby, accumulated dust get into EE's eyes. The employee immediately washed eyes with water. EE was using the standard PPE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting down a vertical ladder, when EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder and part of EE's left back.

2017 · 4 incidents

Struck by flying object

The employee was cleaning the riser on the 4th floor West side, with a WAMA gun, when hot dust flew out of the pot hole and get into their left eye. The employee was using all PPE at that time. Immediately, they flushed their eye. They experienced redness in their eye on 08/02/2017.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was going down stairs, when they over stepped, and felt their right knee lock up.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee is having moderate sloping to profound hearing loss in the right ear.

Struck by falling object

Pad eye used during lifting failed allowing the tool to come down, striking employee on the hard hat.

2016 · 6 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During the process of cleaning a valve, the employee was in an awkward position, EE make a sharp turn and strained EE's neck.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was removing a snowman, when a built-up fell and hit the lance of the water pressure gun. This caused that EE's left hand turns. EE felt a little pain, but EE thought it was nothing. On October 8, 2016, the employee mentioned to EE's supervisor what happened, but told supervisor that it was nothing. On October 24, 2016, EE's supervisor sent EE to a doctor.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was inspecting the bolts condition of a limestone feeder conveyor. EE tripped with the electrical cord when EE tried to prevent falling, when EE tried to pick up an electrical light, & put left hand inside the dolly rail, EE pulled the stop emergency cord but one dolly pinched lt index finger, dislocating it. EE has NOT missed any days from work but is working on restrictions.

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

The employee was unplugging the bucket elevator discharge chute to pan conveyor when ee hit the handrail with the bar. EE right hand finger (thumb) stayed between the bar and the handrail.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained hip trying to move a portable lighting tower to stabilize it. Worker decided to seek medical attention on 1/25/2016.

Fall down stairs

Employee was measuring liquids at additive tanks to provide measurements to a coworker. While descending a 5-step stairway to exit the area, the employee fell to the grass, fracturing the medial cuneiform of the left foot and minor abrasion on the left knee. NOTE: Employee has not missed any time from work but is currently working on restricted activity.

2015 · 3 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two mechanics were installing the kiln door seals, employee placed his hand on an angular bracket to push the seal forward, when the seal was set high it came back and hit his finger

Over-exertion in lifting objects

FROM EMPLOYEE STATEMENT On 6/8/15, when loading an AC unit over the base at ER 13, I felt something stretching under the abdomen, but I did not give importance. It started swelling a bit, but then disappeared. Second time was at main office moving one table on 6/13/15 and I felt a little pain but nothing else. Employee later had surgery 10/12/2015

Fall to the walkway or working surface

A laborer was cleaning an additive stacker job when he slipped and fell. Employee could not recall what he slipped on when questioned. Injury will be questioned through insurance carrier.

2014 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker standing next to a power supply tray with his foot under the tray. He did not notice and reached over to hand a tool to another worker. His foot got caught, he lost his balance and twisted his left knee. Worker sought medical attention on 05/27/2014.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning one of the ports at the pre-heater tower feed hood with a water blasting system. He shot water into the port, and that's when hot vapors and dust surged back and into employee's fire protecting hood. Employee sustained burns to his scalp and left ear.

2013 · 7 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was looking down opening a container while walking behind a super sucker truck. In doing so, he struck the super sucker pipe with his hard hat, reacted abruptly, twisted his knee and fell to the floor.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was running to turn off a start feeder, tripped over a pipe and fell to the ground.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck his finger with a lock while unloading railcars.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cleaning the line from stage #4 to the riser and as he cleaned out a plug, material rushed out of the line and got on his hand. Employee initially refused medical attention until 6/13/13.

Struck by falling object

Employee was inspecting the heat exchanger when a piece of metal fell from top of exchanger and landed on his finger. As a result, the metal injured his right hand middle finger.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing plastic with his right hand to look at some kiln sealed parts inside a box and cut his middle finger on a metal strap securing the parts.

Fall down stairs

Employee misstep while descending silo stairs, fell and twisted right leg.

2012 · 8 incidents

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning belt from machinery and suddenly felt an insect bite on right arm.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to remove a pin from a link for the drag conveyor with a hammer. A piece of metal came off and went into his left wrist.

Struck against a moving object

Employee strained his back when he braked suddenly while operating machinery.

Struck by falling object

Employee was relocating elevator buckets by placing them into pallets when one of the buckets from another pallet fell over, punctured glove and caught his hand. Employee suffered a laceration to his left hand.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell and lacerated his right leg while conducting an inspection.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a recordable shift in hearing.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pushing a pin out of the link for the drag conveyor K346, with a sledgehammer and chipping hammer, when a piece of metal from the pin released and punctured employee's glove and got into his left hand middle finger joint. Employee did not consider he required medical treatment on the day of incident, but requested medical treatment on 03/9/2012.

Struck by flying object

While pulling 54"" steel cable conveyor belt on conv#Y34 - approx. 200' belt had been secured for pulling with 6"" C-Clamps. EE was standing at the approx 230' from roll end where c-clamps were connected to roll. Both clamps released and flew the 230' to strike him on both the right and left upper thigh. He sustained bruising and abrasions on both thighs.

2011 · 5 incidents

Struck by powered moving object

Employee suffered a hip contusion when a utility vehicle failed to stop on time and struck the rear of a company truck where employee was standing. Employee was knocked to the ground injuring hip.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was working the super bag machine when he experienced pain on the lower right side of his abdomen.

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

Employee was replacing the idlers on the conveyor belt when he pinched his finger between the idler assembly and conveyor frame.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured his right knee while attempting to catch chipboards falling off pallet.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pulled a muscle on his right arm while opening a train hatchet.

2010 · 7 incidents

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee burned hand with an open torch flame while cutting/grating metal pieces inside the finish mill. He explains that while cutting metal pieces the hose got caught on something and as he pulled to free it, the flame went under glove and burned the top part of his hand. Restrictions as follows: keep wound clean and dry with tolerated use of (L)hand.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his left elbow/forearm while attempting to dispose of a 30 Gallon thrash bin from security gate.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was transporting manlift back to its location when he noticed an incoming vehicle, as he moved to allow access, the manlift front wheel fell into a pothole causing employee to lose footing and fall against the basket. As a result of the fall, he sustained lacerations on his elbow and forearm.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working in the material storage building at the plant when an unknown insect bit him on his hand/forearm, resulting in cellulitis and abscess of hand/forearm.

Struck by flying object

Employee sustained a corneal abrasion when dust flew into his eye while performing work duties. Eye became irritated overnight, subsequently, employee sought medical treatment the following day.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing the Gas Inlet Analyzer from the port for clean up at the Kiln, when a pulse of hot gas released and came through open port where the Gas Analyzer is located. As a result, employee sustained some epidermal burns on his arms.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that he slipped and fell while attempting to reach a bucket in the middle of the lab truck's bed.

2009 · 4 incidents

Struck by flying object

Employee stated that several clouds of clinker dust released into the air during testing, dust flew into her eye causing an irritation.

Struck by flying object

Employee stated that he was attempting to insert a hole into plywood with a chipping hammer by utilizing a second hammer, when a fragment of metal broke off and punctured his hand.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was cleaning a port when the pressure from a water gun caused hot material to be thrown at him. As a result, he jumped backwards, lost his hotsuit helmet and struck his head with a beam.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee experienced a recordable shift in hearing.

2008 · 8 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he struck his lower back with a metal chute while cleaning a classifier.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was replacing a spare roller for the raw mill, when a small piece of steel became airborne and punctured his left arm. STA submitted.

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

Installing a chute on top of a feeder in the coal mill. The sling got hung up and the foreman told his crew to get a look from the back of the chute. The injured miner did not move(he does not understand english well). There was a problem with the rigging & the chute slid and hit injured below his knees breaking both legs.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee experienced a recordable shift in hearing.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee experienced a recordable shift in hearing.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee stated that he was using a torch when a spark jumped and landed inside his right ear.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that while working on installing new siding panels, he felt a cramp in his left hand, after which his hand got swollen.

Struck by flying object

Employee stated that he was hammering with a sledge hammer when a small piece of steel became airborne and punctured his right thigh.

2007 · 7 incidents

Contact with electrical current

Employee stated that he was welding inside of the raw mill while standing and leaning on an aluminum ladder. The welding cable came into contact with the ladder and as a result, he sustained an electric shock.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee stated that he was knocking down material buildup in the cooler with a high pressured water gun when vapor came out via the cleaning port and traveled thru his glove.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated that he was traveling over a speed bump when the basket of the manlift he was using began bouncing causing him to fall on top of its bolt head.

Fall from machine

Employee stated that he slipped and fell between the loader cab and catwalk while reaching for a water hose.

Struck by falling object

Erecting scaffold in cyclone when a clinker fell from an overhead section of the cyclone. The clinker landed on the employee's top right side of the hard hat. It also struck his right shoulder, right hip and left thumb causing a fractured shoulder and wrist.

Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee stated that he was cleaning a cooler when he backed up off the platform he was standing on and fell 2 feet to the floor landing on his right foot.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The elevator in the plant dropped momentarily when a piece of scaffold touched the elevator counterweight. The piece of scaffold bounced on the outside of the employee's foot just behind the steel toe which fractured his small left foot toe.

2006 · 8 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was opening an inspection door with another employee when an impact gun socket pin cut thru his glove and lacerated his right hand.

Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he was closing an inspection door when his wrench slipped, causing him to strike his right thumb against an upper inspection door handle.

Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he was on his way to the cement silos when he stepped on a piece of pipe and twisted his ankle.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he lacerated his right hand fingers while cutting a piece of metal.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while working with a hand grinder, he lost grip of the grinder and it fell, lacerating his left middle finger.

Accident type, without injuries

A demolition crew was working to remove the K3 Coal Firing System (not in use anymore) during the day on 07/05/06. At 4:00 am on 07/06/06, the pulverized coal belt (explosion proof) was found red hot and sparking. Immediately the Fire Department was notified and the fire was extinguished by 5:15 am. No injuries occurred during the incident.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was turning on the water valve for a high pressure water gun when a burst of hot raw meal came out of the port that was being cleaned. He was getting out of the way when he accidentally collided into the portable platform and struck his right hand.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting plates for a job. He stated that he was working on a metal shear when his left pinky finger got caught by the support plunger, which engages when the shear cuts.

2005 · 13 incidents

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was walking under the F3 mill when he fell into a ditch that was filled with water and struck his left knee. Employee initially refused to seek medical treatment. Later decided to seek treatment on 01/03/06.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee fell 12 ft. to the ground.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he grabbed a railcar door lock to move it and clear the door. A coworker on the other side of the railcar did not notice him and closed the door, smashing his left middle finger between the lock and door.

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

Employee stated that he was pushing down on the latch that secures the tail pulley doors when his left hand slipped, bending his thumb backwards. Note: Hurricance Katrina (08/25 - 08/26). We had no phone, fax, or email until Thursday, 09/01).

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he strained his back while picking up a 50 lb box of welding rods. Employee will be receiving physical therapy.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that his driver door opened as he went over a pothole while hauling material. He tried to grab the door to close it, but it swung back and struck his left arm.

Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he was coming down the Finish Mill 4 stairs when he stepped on a steel ball covered with dust and twisted his left ankle.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he injured his back while he pushed open one of the tire clamps on the raw mill roller assembly.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The reason for accident is the head ache ball on the crane got hung up on edge of roof transferring some of the weight to the roof. structure. when the load came uncaught the load lurche down and bounce due to boom deflection. Ee was sitting on a beam and was caught between the beam and the load.

Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that his right middle finger was punctured by a nail while he set down a box.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was welding at the raw mill chute when the weld sparks lit up the torch that was on the floor. As a result, he sustained a burn to his right leg.

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

Employee stated that his right fore finger was caught inbetween a door and cone as he closed an inspection door to Silo 21.

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

Employee was engaged in helping four others remove a metal chute and transition piece. Employee was unaware that an arm to a diverter valve had been cut loose and when he grabbed the arm it caused the diverter valve to move, mashing his left middle finger between diverter gate and side of chute causing a laceration requiring stitches.

2004 · 17 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in fab area during the day. In the afternoon he contacted his supervisor for discomfort in right eye. It was examined and flushed out. He experienced continued discomfort and was taken to a clinic, examined and a piece of metal was found and removed from right eye. He was released back to work.

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

Employee stated that he was unplugging a gypsum chute and his hand became wedged between the chute and material.

Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that he was driving towards the feeding tower when he drove over a cable, causing the vehicle to overturn.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was cleaning a motor to take vibration readings when the scraper touched the coupling and bounced back, hitting his right hand.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that while trying to tie the damper arm into place, the arm came down and hit his left hand.

Fall down stairs

Employee stated while going down the stairs, he was struck by a rush of dust. He slipped off the stairs, landing flat footed and felt a sharp pain on his right foot.

Struck by falling object

While tyring to remove rocks from the inside of Silo #9, cement fell down and jammed employee's right arm.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting a flange feeder belt with a utility knife, as the blade reached the edge, it slipped out of control and wounded the employee's right knee.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning a tail pulley with a water hose, as employee got up, he started feeling pain in his lower back. It was raining.

Struck by flying object

EE was welding on a discharge chute of a conveyor at night the wind was blowing. he felt something in his eye but feeling went away. he was wearing safety glasses. he was taken to eye clinic after he came to work next day complaining of pain. a piece of metal was removed from surface of left eye. no lost time was incurred.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was attempting to relocate a shackle that had lowered a load to the floor level. While removing the shackle, the load that was leaning against another structure shifted causing the shackle to rotate and tighten striking the employee on the left hand which fractured / cracked the 4th digit.

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

While employee lifted an oil drum from a forklift, using a hand trolley hoist chain, the drum swung and smashed his right hand index finger against a handrail.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving a brick scafold half moon, employee turned the piston into the open position. The piston caught his left hand and crushed it. The conditions were normal.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING A VALVE ON TOP OF THE CEMENT SILOS, EMPLOYEE SMASHED HIS RIGHT RING FINGER WITH A HAMMER.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

According to most recent audiogram, ee has suffered recordable hearing loss in left ear. This ee may be exposed to noise above 85 decibels (A-scale) for an 8-hour time weighted average while on the job. Hearing conservation training & hearing protection has been provided to ee upon hire & annually thereafter. In addition, ee's supervisor has been trained in hearing conservation.

Struck by flying object

EE WAS WORKING IN AN AREA NEXT TO ANOTHER EE WHOWAS USING A GRINDER. EVIDENTLY A PIECE OF METAL FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. THE NEXT DAY HE WAS STILL BOTHERED IN HIS RIGHT EYE & WAS SENT TO A ME DICAL CLINIC & A PIECE OF METAL WAS REMOVED FROMRIGHT EYE. NO LASTING DAMAGE FROM INJURY. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DISASSEMBLED A SLURRY PUMP FOR INSPECTION. AS HE BEGAN TO ASSEMBLE THE PUMP, ONE OF THE PARTS LANDED ON HIS FINGER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL IT.

2003 · 19 incidents

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

EE WAS PUSHING AN OIL PIPE INSIDE THE K-3 BURNER. THE PIPE FLIPPED AND CRUSHED HIS RIGHT HAND INDEX FINGER.

No Value Found

THE MILL BALL CLASSIFIER BROKE SPILLING SOME BALLS ON THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE WALKED THRU AREA AND SLIPPED ON A MILL BALL. (TEMPORARY LABORER) NOT A COMPANY EMPLOYEE.

Struck by falling object

WHEN A BACKEND SEAL ON KILN #2 WAS CLOSED, A PIECE OF METAL FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT PINKY FINGER. CONDITIONS WERE GOOD. THIS BECAME REPORTABLE 10/6/03 WHEN EMPLOYEE WENT FOR TREATMENT.

Struck by flying object

AREA IN GOOD CONDITION. WHILE HAMMERING, A PIECE BROKE OFF THE HEAD OF THE HAMMER AND PENETRATED HIS LEFT FOREARM.

Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ALIGNING TWO BRACES TO BOLT THEM TOGETHER, AS THE PIECES WERE BEING ALIGNED, THE EE'S FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE TWO BRACES CAUSING THE LACERATION.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STAIRS IN GOOD CONDITION, NO AMBIENT DUST OK VISABILITY. AS EE MADE HIS WAY DOWN THE STAIRS HE TWISTED HIS FOOT. EE HAD VARIOUS TOOLS AND MATERIALS WITH HIM.

No Value Found

EE WAS USING A COME-A-LONG TO TIGHTEN A CABLE CONNECTED TO BEAMS FOR ALIGNMENT, THE CABLE SNAPPED UNDER PRESSURE CAUSING THE COME-A-LONG TO STRIKE THE EE IN THE FACE, KNOCKING HIM DOWN CAUSI NG A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT CHEEK /FACE.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING A PIECE INTO THE LATHE CHUCK WHENTHE PIECE SLIPPED OUT & HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PIECE & LATHE BED

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED THE TASK OF CHANGING OUT THE CENTER BOLT OF A WIND BRACE WITHIN THE RAW MILL STRUCTURE. A COME-ALONG SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED TO SUPPORT THE WIND BRACE BUT WAS NOT. HE LOOSENED THE BOLT AND USED HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER TO PUSH THE BOLT OUT OF THE BOLT HOLE. AT THAT POINT THE BRACE SHIFTED, AMPUTATING THE END OF HIS FINGER NEAR THE FIRST JOINT.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GOOD, CLEAN, CLEAR DAY. EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STAIR FROM K346 TO K348 ON TOP OF THE CLINKER SILOS, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONDITIONS GOOD, EE WAS NAILING WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING ON HIS ARM. HE NOTICED HIS ARM BLEEDING, A METAL CHIP MUST HAVE GONE INTO HIS ARM.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

CHUTE WAS PLUGGED & OVERFLOWED MATERIAL ONTO THE TAIL PULLEY. EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE AREA WITH A WATER HOSE. IN THE WET CONDITIONS HE SLIPPED & FELL, HURTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Struck by falling object

MILD - A BRICK FELL FROM A SCAFFOLD AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

Struck by falling object

DUSTY AIR; EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE DUST COLLECTOR WHEN DUST IN THE AIR FELL INTO HIS EYE.

Struck by falling object

ALOT OF DUST, HOT MATERIAL. EE WAS OPENING THE COVER FROM THE CHUTE WHEN A BOLT BROKE AND THE DOOR LANDED ON HIS KNEE.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE OPENED THE DOOR IN THE DUST ELEVATOR CHUTE. DUST FELL INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

Fall down stairs

STAIR WAS CLEAN, EMPLOYEE WAS ON HIS WAY TO GREASE UP A VALVE IN SILO #7. HE SLIPPED ON ONE OF THE STAIR'S STEP AND FELL DOWN.

Fall down stairs

DUSTY, A METAL PLATE WAS WELDED TO THE SIDE OF STAIRCASE OBSTRUCTING THE PATH.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

METAL CATWALK WITH COAL ON IT. EMPLOYEE WAS USING A WATER HOSE TO CLEAN MATERIAL OFF OF CATWALK. WHILE MOVING TO A NEW AREA, HE SLIPPED.

2002 · 8 incidents

Contact with hot objects or substances

EQUIPMENT WAS RUNNING, HOT AIR WITH GREASE. EE WAS PERFORMING HIS DAILY INSPECTION WHEN HE FOUND THE AIR LINE FOR OUTLET BEARING PLUGGED, HE PROCEEDED UNPLUGGING THE LINE WHEN SUDDENLY HOT GREASE BLEW OUT BURING HIS LEFT HAND.

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

CLEAR DAY, NORMAL CONDITIONS. EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A ROCK WHEN HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGERTIP WAS CRUSHED INBETWEEEN THE FALLING ROCK AND A METALLIC SURFACE, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS FINGERNAIL.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DUSTY ATMOSPHEREE CAUSED DUST TO FALL ON HIS NECK.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

FUEL ON THE FLOOR CAUSED EMPLOYEE'S BOOTS TO BE SLIPPERY.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE FELL WHILE TRYING TO CHANGE A CEMENT PART VALVE ARM WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER.

Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING IN THE BACK OF A PICK UP TRUCK.

Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING DRAGLINE CABLES AND A PIECE OF HOT METAL BURNED THROUGH HIS PANT LEG AND RUBBER BOOTS HE WAS WEARING.

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

EE WAS OPENING BACK YARD GATE, WHEN FORKLIFT TURNED ON OR MOVED ON IT'S OWN IN REVERSE & PINNED EE BETWEEN GATE & FORKLIFT

2001 · 4 incidents

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PUTTING COVER ON SILO 24 AS HE PLACED THECOVER DUST FELL ON HIS EYES.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO THE FACILITY TO START THE SHIFT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE WET FLOOR AND ATTEMPTED TO USE HIS HAND TO BREAK THE FALL.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PLACING EMPTY BAGS ON MASONARY MACHINE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SCAFFOLD HANDLING BRICKS WHEN A BRICK FELL DOWN FROM THE SCAFFOLD ON HIS LEFT THUMB.

2000 · 3 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLOSING BACK GATE OF DUMP TRUCK, HANDLE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM BETWEEN NOSE AND MOUTH, AND CHIPPED TOOTH.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HURT BACK WHILE PULLING PRE ASSEMBLED BICYCLE OUT OF THE BOX

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING MILL BALS BARREL WITH CRANE WHEN CABLESNAPPED OUT OF BARREL CUTTING HAND.