Mining Incidents

Allamore Mill Metal/Non-Metal

Dal-Tile Corporation · Facility
Controlled by Mohawk Industries Inc
Allamore, Tx, Hudspeth County, TX  ·  Intermittent
MSHA Mine ID: 4100869

Allamore Mill has $68K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 6 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
74
Years on record
1985–2019
Latest incident
Jul 2019
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
178
citations
48
significant & substantial
$68,273
proposed penalties
$57,065
paid to date
84% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $11,208 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
67
inspections on record
902
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 902 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Allamore Mill has $68K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 6 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$68K
proposed penalties
$57K
current assessed
$57K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
175 assessments are final orders; 6 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2021-04-06.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 0 0 0
2025 Q3 0 0 0
2025 Q2 0 0 0
2025 Q1 140 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 24 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 0 0 0
2024 Q1 141 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 0 0 0
Show 90 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q2 196 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 150 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 288 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 7,437 1 0 134.5
2021 Q1 11,157 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 9,829 6 1 610.4
2020 Q3 9,951 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 9,466 2 0 211.3
2020 Q1 10,374 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 11,870 2 1 168.5
2019 Q3 11,840 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 12,875 3 1 233.0
2019 Q1 3,700 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 12,301 1 0 81.3
2018 Q3 12,665 1 0 79.0
2018 Q2 11,427 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 14,204 3 0 211.2
2017 Q4 11,995 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 12,135 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 12,558 6 0 477.8
2017 Q1 13,804 8 0 579.5
2016 Q4 13,521 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 13,578 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 13,652 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 14,998 17 3 1133.5
2015 Q4 15,067 8 1 531.0
2015 Q3 16,182 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 18,522 15 3 809.8
2015 Q1 19,110 6 2 314.0
2014 Q4 16,286 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 16,483 12 7 728.0
2014 Q2 16,817 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 16,507 5 3 302.9
2013 Q4 13,163 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 14,706 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 17,222 3 1 174.2
2013 Q1 16,593 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 14,762 9 1 609.7
2012 Q3 15,097 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 12,124 3 1 247.4
2012 Q1 13,628 8 5 587.0
2011 Q4 11,926 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 13,820 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 12,756 3 1 235.2
2011 Q1 14,315 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 14,227 1 0 70.3
2010 Q3 15,469 6 5 387.9
2010 Q2 14,880 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 13,275 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 13,439 4 2 297.6
2009 Q3 12,989 6 3 461.9
2009 Q2 12,335 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 10,791 4 1 370.7
2008 Q4 11,898 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 13,163 8 1 607.8
2008 Q2 12,560 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 12,298 2 1 162.6
2007 Q4 11,042 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 11,275 4 2 354.8
2007 Q2 9,441 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 10,758 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 10,361 2 0 193.0
2006 Q3 10,664 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 10,570 3 1 283.8
2006 Q1 10,678 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 8,006 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 8,816 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 8,893 1 0 112.4
2005 Q1 9,097 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 7,844 3 0 382.5
2004 Q3 7,885 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 8,531 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 8,015 5 0 623.8
2003 Q4 7,963 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 8,040 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 8,468 3 0 354.3
2003 Q1 8,868 1 0 112.8
2002 Q4 8,045 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 9,017 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 9,692 1 0 103.2
2002 Q1 11,269 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 10,560 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 10,989 2 1 182.0
2001 Q2 11,400 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 12,600 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 2,856 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 11,151 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 12,350 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 11,492 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

74 on file

2019 · 2 incidents

July 8, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dal-Tile Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was crossing top of #0 tank and encountered a puddle of water and attempted to "long step" it when EE slipped and strained EE's lower back

February 21, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dal-Tile Corporation · Struck by flying object

Employee was sprayed with talc in the eyes. Another employee turned on the #11 bagger without a bag on the spout and didn't notice ee standing behind self.

2017 · 2 incidents

December 15, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dal-Tile Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was attempting to exit the operators chair on #9 bagger to put up more bags when shoelace got caught on a bar causing the employee to trip. EE tried to catch self with hands resulting in the injury.

2016 · 1 incident

May 27, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Talc Co - Mill · Struck by falling object

Employee was filling 2000# bulk bags with two fellow employees. The bag had been removed from the support and was being prepared to be lifted by straps when it started to lean. EE tried to hold it until the forklift could pick it up. EE was unable to hold it and it tipped over. EE was too slow in getting out of the way.

2015 · 3 incidents

October 1, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Talc Co - Mill · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was bagging on the #10 bagger and the bag busted and spewed talc into the air and employee inhaled a large amount of talc through nose and mouth. Employee was not wearing the issued respiratory gear.

September 4, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Talc Co - Mill · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was closing a sliding door at the loading dock. The removable guard rail was not in place, leaving an open dock approximately 4' above ground level. As the employee pulled on the door to close it, it began to move causing him to loose his balance and fall to ground level. He landed on his feet twisting his right knee.

July 3, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Talc Co - Mill · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

South Door of mill by the ACM- Rollers were hung up

2014 · 3 incidents

April 23, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Talc Co - Mill · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was filling bulk bags. It was a long step down from the platform he was standing on. When he stepped down, he felt a pinch in his abdomen.

April 21, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Talc Co - Mill · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was cleaning up. He lifted and moved a 50# bag to empty it. As he did this he felt a pain in his groin area.

January 3, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Talc Co - Mill · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Routine maintenance and leaned on handrail, handrail gave way due to broken welds. Fell 6'6" to the concrete floor. Due to fall he fractured spine, broke sternum, lacerated his head.

2013 · 1 incident

January 11, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Talc Co - Mill · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting an empty wooden pallet and felt a sharp pain on his side.

2012 · 1 incident

March 20, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator OTHER
American Talc Co - Mill · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was loading a flatbed trailer with a forklift, a strong gust of wind came through a picked up a sheet of R-panel from the bone yard and carried it across and landing on the right side of the forklift. Employee was able to see it coming that he rapidly turned his back to it. The sheet of R-panel did not hit him but in the rapid movement the strained his neck.

2007 · 1 incident

July 30, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Talc Co - Mill · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS NEAR THE #9 BAGGER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE WET FLOOR. HE HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE, RIGHT ELBOW, AND HIS HEAD ABOVE THE LEFT EYE WHEN HE FELL DOWN.

2006 · 4 incidents

November 7, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Talc Co - Mill · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Left lower leg was caught under bagger roller stand at time of turn of body to set bag on pallet.

June 29, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Suzorite Mineral Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance mechanic was positioning a Euclid haul truck's gear on the truck's axle and strained his lower back.

May 17, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Suzorite Mineral Products · Struck against a moving object

Employee was moving a railcar and applying the wheel brake. The railcar did not stop completely when connecting to another railcar causing the employee to strike the railcar's railing. Employee bruised the right side of his ribcage (no fractures). Doctor issued 2-days of lost time. Employee returned to work full-duty on Monday, May 22.

April 6, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Suzorite Mineral Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unclear. Employee's statement is that as he was stacking 50-lb. bags at the end of the conveyor belt from No. 3 Bagger he felt a sharp pain in his right wrist. Employee's wrist was not immobilized (cast) with work restrictions until April 10.

2005 · 4 incidents

August 15, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suzorite Mineral Products · Fall down stairs

After finishing maintenance work, employee slipped and fell off last step from Micro Mill access resulting in a diagnosed medial gluteal strain of his right hip and was issued work restrictions.

May 5, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Suzorite Mineral Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was stacking 50-lb. bags on a wooden pallet. After laying a bag on a pallet he raised himself back upwards and felt discomfort in his back. The discomfort continued so he was taken for medical examination and diagnosed with a lower back strain. Treating doctor issued work restrictions.

April 19, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Suzorite Mineral Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was stacking 50-lb. bags on a wooden pallet. He reached down to adjust a bag on the wooden pallet and alleges he felt a burning pain on his Right Side. Treating physician at the Hospital suspected a Hernia; however, Specialist confirmed as Groin Strain on April 26, 2005. Employee has work restrictions and has returned to work on Light Duty.

April 14, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suzorite Mineral Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the Euclid E-25 Haul Truck's front access ladder and stepped off the ladder onto the ground and alleges he twisted his Left Knee causing a Strain. It was not clear until April 19, 2005 after the injured employee was seen by a Specialist whether the injury was work-related. Injured employee is having Left Knee Surgery April 27, 2005.

2001 · 2 incidents

January 22, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Suzorite Mineral Products · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING THE ELEVATORS AND TALC FELL INTOBOTH EYES.

January 18, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Suzorite Mineral Products · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HAD SNOW & ICE & EE WAS COVERING BAGS IN A RAIL CAR. HE TURNED & SLIPPED & FELL ON HIS BACK.

2000 · 1 incident

February 22, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Suzorite Mineral Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BAGGING TALC, THE BAG SLIPPED AS HE REACHED FOR IT, TWISTING HIS LEFT WRIST. HE DIDN'T TELL US UNTIL 2-24-00. SENT HIM TO THE DOCTOR, THE DOCTOR PUT A WRIST BAND ON IT AND HE RETU RNED TO WORK.

1999 · 1 incident

March 26, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Suzorite Mineral Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE HAD DISCOGENIC VERTABRAL SCLEROSIS AND MEDICAL EPICONDYLITIS. TREATED HIM WITH ULTRASOUND WITH STEROIDS TO THE MEDICAL EPICONDYLES. CONTINUED AN EXCERISE PROGRAM. LIGHT DUTY AT WORK. SHORT TERM DISABILITY 4-9-99. HE WAS RELEASE TO REG FULL DUTY ON 5-26-99. INDEPENDENT DR TOLD HIM TO FILE WITH WORKMAN COMP. INJURY WAS DUE TO LIFTING 50 LB BAGS. 9-21-99. CLAIM HAS BEEN DENIED.

1997 · 1 incident

October 1, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Suzorite Mineral Products · Struck by flying object

EE WAS BAGGING TALC WHEN THE BAG BROKE, CAUSING TALE TO BE BLOWEN INTO THE EE S LEFT EYE.

1996 · 1 incident

November 21, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Suzorite Mineral Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CLEANING & MOVING PALLETS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE DIDN'T REPORT ANYTHING UNTIL 11-26-96. WENT TO DR 11-27-96. NO LOSS TIME AS OF YET.

1995 · 1 incident

June 28, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Suzorite Mineral Products · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS BAGGING TALC AND HE CAUGHT HIS FOURTH FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND IN THE PINCH TUBE.WENT TO DOCTOR,HE PUT A SPLINT ON IT.WILL RETURN TO DOCTOR ON 07-05-95.

1993 · 2 incidents

July 23, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF IRON INSIDE THE 60" MILL WHEN IT FELL OFF HITTING HIS RIGHT SHIN & ANKLE. HE WENT TO THE DR. HAD X-RAYS TAKEN. NO BROKEN BONES. EMPL. WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION FOR

July 16, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP AN AIR HOSE & PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK HE WENT TO THE DOC HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN PILLS & MUSCLE SPALMS PILLS NO MISSED DAYS

1992 · 1 incident

June 17, 1992 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS TAKING SAMPLES FROM THE BAGS OF TALC INSIDE THE TRAILER AS HE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE PALLETS HE SLIPPED ON THE 3/4 INCH LOADING PLATE AN LANDED ON HIS TAILBONE HE WENT TO DR ON 6-19-92. X RAYS WERE TAKEN HE HAD A CRACKED TAILBONE HE HASNT MISSED ANYDAYS YET BUT IS GOING TO ANOTHER DR.

1991 · 3 incidents

July 31, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WELDING UNDER THE #2 BAGGER WHEN SOME DUST GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE WASHED IT OUT WITH EYE WASH BUT IT STILL BOTHERED HIM. HE WENT TO DR. THE DR. TOOK OUT A SMALL PIECE OF DIRT, GAVE H IM A PRESCRIPTION. HE DIDN'T MISS ANY WORK.

June 9, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING PARTS WITH A GRINDER THAT HAD A WIRE BRUSH ON IT. A PIECE OF WIRE CAME OFF THE BRUSHE ON WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. HE DID NOT GO TO THE DR TIL THE NEXT DAY. THE DR REMOVED THE W IRE FROM HIS EYE AND GAVE HIM A PRESCRIPTION FORHIS EYE HE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK.

February 15, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DUSTING OFF GOT PC OF DEBIS IN L EYE

1990 · 6 incidents

December 7, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WELDING ON 60" ROCK ELEVATOR WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL FELL IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE REMOVED IT AND SAID HE WOULD BE ALRIGHT. HE DIDN'T GO TO THE DOCTOR. THEN ON DEC 29, IT STARTED BOTHERING HI M AND WENT TO DR. THE DR. REMOVED TWO MORE PIECES OF STEEL. HE DIDN'T MISS ANY WORK. ALSO HE DIDN'T REPORT THIS ACCIDENT TO ME TILL TODAY 1-8-91.

September 2, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS GETTING OUT OF VAN AT WORK & STPPED ON ROCK TWISTING LEFT KNEE HE DIDN'T REPORT IT HE DIDN'T COME TO WORK NEXT AY. THENHE STARTED HIS VACATION. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON 9/5/90.

June 19, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME HELPING PULL 500 MCM WIRE THROUGH 4" CONDUIT WHILE TAILING WIRE BACK TO MAKE ANOTHER PULL,FELL THROUGH FIBERGLASS SKYLIGHT TO MILL FLOOR,ABOUT 8-10'.TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR X-RAYS.NO BROK EN BONES,SPRAIN RIGHT ARM COMPLAINED ABOUT BACK HURTING.

June 9, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING HAMMER IN A HAMMER MILL. WHILE DRIVING A PIN WITH A HAMMER THE HAMMER SLIPPED HITTING HIS LEFT THUMB. WAS TAKEN TO HOSPTIAL FOR TREATMENT HE HAD A SMALL FRACTURE AND HAD 2 ST ITCHES IN HIS THUMB.

March 15, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CLEANING THE FINE IRON MAGNETS LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE 60" ELEVATOR WHEN HE GOT A FOREIGN OBJECT IN HIS EYE. WE DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS DUST OR FINE IRON. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 3-16-90. HE TOLD HIM NOT TO WORK THAT DAY.

January 23, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME SLIPPED ON THE RAMP GOING DOWN FROM OFFICE TO JAW CRUSHER HE TWISTED HIS RT KNEE HE WENT TO THE DR HEAD X-RAYS TAKEN NO BROKEN BONES WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN KILLERS NO CARELESSN ESS HE MISSED 6 DAYS THEN HE QUIT ON 01-20-90

1989 · 3 incidents

November 22, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

HE WAS WORKING ONT HE SLEDGE HAMMER AND HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE DIDN'T TELL HIS FOREMAN OR ANYONE THA THE WAS HURT UNTIL MONDAY THE 27TH OF NOVER, 1989. HE WENT TO THE DOC TOR ON 11-27-89, BUT THE DR. SAID HE HAD TO GET CONFIRMATION THAT HE HAD WORKMEN'S COMP. INSURANCE. HE HAS THREE MINOR CHILDREN ADN THERE WAS NO CARELESSNESSES INVOLVED.

October 3, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS GETTING ON TOP OF SOME PALLETS TO COUNT THEM. AS HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN, STEPPING ON THE FORK LIFT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL OFF HITTING HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR. THE DOCT OR HAD TO DRAIN HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WAS GIVEN PAIN MEDICINE AND MEDICINE FOR SWELLING. HE DIDN'T GO TO THE DR. UNTIL FRIDAY THE 6TH AT 7:30 PM SO HE DIDN'T MISS ANY WORK.

June 27, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Pioneer Talc Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHEN THE INJURED WENT FOR HIS PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST AND CHEST X-RAY ON 04-05-89 THE RADIOLOGIST SUGGESTED HE GO TO ANOTHER DOCTOR FRO FOLLOW UP EXAMINATION.THE DOCTORS REPORT IS ENCLOSED AND A COPY FO THE X-CUT AND PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST.

1988 · 9 incidents

November 10, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS WORKING ON KILN BEARING .HE WAS LIFTING THE TOP PART OF THE HOUSING AND STRAINED THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK.REPORTED IMMEDIATELY.CAME BACK TO WORK THE NEXT DAY BUT COULDN'T WOR K.(NAME) SENT HIM TO THE DOCTOR.

June 9, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Pioneer Talc Company · Flash burns (welding)

I.NAME WAS WELDING & BURNED HIS EYES HE WAS WEARING WELDING HOOD BUT LENS WAS CRACKED HE TOLE FOREMAN I.NAME THE NEXT DAY THAT HIS EYES WERE HURTING HE SENT HIM TO DR. DR. GAVE HIM A PRESCRI PTION FOR SOME EYE DROPS & TOLD HIM NOT TO WORK THE REST OF THE DAY

May 23, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS BAGGING ROOFING MATERIAL WHEN HE STEPPED AND TWISTED HIS ARCH IN HIS LEFT FOOT. HE REPORTED IT TO OTHER AT11 15 AM NO WITNESS HE TOOK HIM INTO THE DR X RAYS WERE TAKEN NO BROKEN BON WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR HE MISSED ONE DAY OF WORK.

May 17, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS WORKING AT THE KILN, ON THE BASE OF THE KILN BEARINGS. HE STOOD UP AND HIT RIGHT SHOULDER ON THE BASE OF THE KILN. HE TOLD HIM ON THE 19 OF MAY IT HAPPENED ON THE 17. HE THOUGH IT WA S JUST A BRUISE, BUT THE PAIN HAS NOT GONE AWAY.

March 21, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Pioneer Talc Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

I.NAME WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH OVER HIS HEAD ON TP BIN AUGER A PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL & SLIPPED INTO HIS EYE HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES HE WENT TO DR.HE BURNED & CUT HIS RT.EYE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS HE DIDNT MISS ANY WORK

March 8, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS WORKING AT THE JEFFERY CRUSHER PUTTING MATERIAL FROM THE STOCK PILE INTO THE CONVEYOR BELT WHENA BOULDER FELL ON HIS LEFT FOREARM. HE DID NOT REPORT IT TIL 7:15 AM THE NEXT DAY THEN HE WENT TO THE DR X RAYS WERE TAKEN NO BROKEN BONES HE WAS PRESCRIBED MOTIN FOR PAIN HE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK.

February 27, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck against stationary object

I NAME WAS GBETTING OUT OF MACK TRUCK AND HIT HIS ELBOW ON TRUCK. HE REPORTED IT TO THE FORMAN ON THURS. HE WAS SENT IN TO DR BUT DID NOT GO UNTIL FRE. HE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION FOR MOTRI HE DID N OT MISS ANY WORK

February 18, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Pioneer Talc Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS CHECKING THE ORE IN THE 60 INCH MILL FEEDER HE THOUGHT IT WAS STOPPED UP THERE WAS A LOT OF DUST AND HE COULD NOT SEE SO HE PUT HIS HAND I N THE FEEDER TO UNSTOP IT. HIS TWO MIDDL FINGERS ON HIS RIGHT HAND GOT CAUGHT IN THE FEEDER WHICH WAS STILL RUNNING HE WENT TO DR HAND TO HAVE HIS TWO FINGERS SEWED BACK UP THEY WERE ALMOST CUT OFF.

January 19, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I,NAME WAS LIFT3NG A BAG OF TALC WHEN HE FELT SOMETING PULL IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AT THE TIME IT DIDN'T HURT THAT MUCH SO HE KEP WORKING. THE NEXT DAY HE TOLD OTHER EMPLOYEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED . HE ASKED HIM 3F HE WANTED TO GOT TO THE DOCTOR. BUT HE SAID NO AND CONTINUED HIS WORK. THE NEXT DAY IT STARTED TO HURT WORSE, SO HE WENT TO DR. HE GAVE HIM A SHOT THE MUSCLE & GAVE HIM PAIN

1987 · 9 incidents

October 7, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall from machine

I,NAME WAS HELPING OTHER EMPLOYEE RE-DO WIRING. HE WAS STANDING ON A COMPRESSOR AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS KNEE. HE WENT HOME & CAME BACK THRUSDAY, BUT HE COULDN'T DO HIS WORK BECAUSE HIS KNEE WAS TO SWOLLEN. SO HE WENT TO THE DR. AND HAD X-RAYS TAKEN AND HAD HIS KNEE DRAINED.

August 20, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by falling object

I NAME WAS HELP3NG I NAME UNLOAD A BOX FROM MERCHANTS TRAILER. I NAME DROPPED HIS SIDE OF THE BOX AND CAUGHT IN NAMES FINGER NAIL AND RIPPED ITOFF. IT WAS HIS LEFT HAND SECOND FINGER. HE HAD IT X RAYED NO B9OKEN BONES

August 3, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS3REPAIRING PALLETS.WHEN HE LIFTED ONE HE SPRAINED HIS RIGHT THUMBONE HE SPRAINED HIS RIGHT THUMB.HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND HAD X-RAYS TAKEN.NO BROKEN BONES.HE WAS PRESCRIBED A P AIN KILLER AND 4AS TOLD NO TO WORK FOR TWO DAYS SO THE SWELLING WOULD GO DOWN.

July 6, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WAS WORK3NG ON JEFFERY CRUSHER HE WAS MOVING A BOARD TO LET MORE MATERIAL FALL ONTO THE CONVEYOR BELOW WHEN A BIG ROCK FELL ON H IS LEFT HAND IT MASHED ONE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND HE KEPT ON WORKING3BUT DID ADVISE I.NAME OF HIS INJURY HE WENT TO DR. ON JULY 9 19877 BECAUSE HIS FINGER STARTED SWELLING & HURTING THERE WAS SOME INFECTION HE GAVE HIM A PRESCRIPTION & SAID TO

June 24, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS STAC5ING PALLETS AND LOST HIS BALANCE. HE TWISTED RT ARM AND HURT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. HE HAD X RAYS TAKEN BUT THEIR WAS NO BROKEN BONES. HE HAD JUST PULLED HIS MUSCLE. HE WAS PRE PRESCRIBED A PA3N KILLER

April 16, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall from machine

I NAME WAS ON T2P OF THE 60 INCH MILL ROCK ELEVATOR WORKING ON THE HOOD. HE SLIPPED AND FELL THROUGH HOLE WHERE STAIRS TO UP. H CASUGHT RT ARM IN THE ANGLE IRON ON THE LADDER AND CUT AND SCRA THE INSIDE OF H3S ELBOW. HE WENT TO THE DR IMMEDIATELY. HE HAD 5 STITCHES. HE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK

March 5, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall from machine

I,NAME WAS WELDING SUPPORT FOR ELECTRICAL LINES FOR NEW BAGGER WHEN THE FORK LIFT CAUGHT THE CABLE TO THE WELDER & PULL HIM OFF ABOUT 8 FT DROP. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT SIDE BRUISING HIS FOOT & RIGHT ELBOW. HE WENT TO DR. & WAS GIVEN X-RAYS ANDA PRECRIPTION FOR PAIN KILLERS. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

February 23, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I,NAME WAS CHEC5ING THE BINS & WALKWAY. IT WAS RAINLY & WINDY. HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HIS FINGERS ON HIS RIGHT HAND WENT THROUGH THE GRATING, BUT HE KEPT ON SLIDING. IT CUT THE BACKS OF 3 FINGER S FROM KNUCKLES3TO END OF FINGERS CLEAR TO THE BONE.

February 23, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME PUTTING 3-ROLL DRIVE SHAFT IN PLACE.1 SIDE STARTED GOING UP AND HE TRIED TO HOLD IT IN PLACE.STRAINED LEFT SHOULDER AND ARM.

1986 · 6 incidents

October 27, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.NAME WAS TAKI3G BAGS OFF THE TOP OF PALLET THAT WAS STACKED DOUBLE HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHEN HE REACHED UP HIS RT SHOULDER HIP AND LEG HIT THE CONCRETE FLOOR

August 9, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

I.NAME WAS EMPT2ING THE TRASH CANS AND HE W AS THROWING THE TRASH WHEN HE STRAINED HIS TESTICLES

June 11, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I NAME WAS DOIN1 HIS REGULAR JOB OF BAGGING TALC., WHEN HE SAID HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. HE REPORTED IT TO SUPERVISOR ABOUT 400 PM WENT TO DR ON 6 11 86 GAVE HIM 2 PRESCRIPTIONS.

April 22, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS WORKING 5T THE JAW CRUSHER MOVING SOME ROCKS WHEN HE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP THE ROCKS HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK

February 17, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BAGGING TALC WH9N HE STARTED FEELING BAD AND SAID BACK WAS HURTING.WENT TO DR ON 19TH AND HIS BACK SWOLLEN AND INFLAMMED.DR GAVE HIM RX.

February 6, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MAN WAS STACKIN1 BAGS OF TALC ONTO A PALLET WITH A METAL PLATFORM & HE CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE PALLETS AND METAL PLATFORM & CUT HIS FIRST FINGER ON H IS RIGHT HAND. WHICH REQUIRED 1 STITCH

1985 · 6 incidents

October 8, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME BREAKING TALC ON GRATING ON TOP OF CRUSHER HE SLIPPED AND HIS LEG WENT THROUGH GRATING GU/// HURTING RIGHT KNEE WHICH BECAME BRUISED AND SWOLLEN.

September 9, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Talc Company Inc · Struck by flying object

I,NAME WAS WORKING ON #9 ELEVATOR CHANGING A BEARING. HE WAS HITTING THE BEARING WITH A SMALL HAMMER, & A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFFTHE BEARING & SHOT INTO HIS LEFT FAREARM, NECESSITATING REMOVA L OF THE METAL FRAGMENT BY A DOCTOR.

July 26, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Talc Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS USING A CHISEL AS A WEDGE ON A TRUNION SHAFT ON 60" MILL ROLL. WHEN HE HIT CHISEL IT BOUNCED BACK & HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING REGULAR GLASSES

June 10, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Talc Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HYDRAULIC JACK SLIPPED & SMASHED LEFT THUMB, DOCTOR REMOVED FINGERNAIL

March 22, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Talc Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I,NAME WAS BUILDING PALLETS AND SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF WOOD. THE STAPLE GUN HIT HIS LEG AND SHOT A STAPLE INTO HIS LEG JUST ABOVE THE RIGHT KNEE.

March 13, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME WAS LIFTING A BIG ROCK AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS LOWER BACK

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