Mining Incidents

Amrize Whitehall Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Amrize Cement Inc. · Facility
Controlled by Amrize Ltd
Whitehall, Lehigh County, PA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3600271

Amrize Whitehall Plant has $1.2M in proposed MSHA penalties and $1K outstanding across 8 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1989–2026
Latest incident
May 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,014
citations
254
significant & substantial
$1,153,177
proposed penalties
$939,519
paid to date
81% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $213,658 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
122
inspections on record
5,618
inspection hours
18.0
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.
1,014 citations across 5,618 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Amrize Whitehall Plant has $1.2M in proposed MSHA penalties and $1K outstanding across 8 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.
$1.2M
proposed penalties
$941K
current assessed
$940K
paid to date
$1K
outstanding
1,004 assessments are final orders; 8 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-02-12.
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 94,010 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 95,931 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 44,848 6 1 133.8
2025 Q1 41,107 22 4 535.2
2024 Q4 41,752 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 38,739 8 4 206.5
2024 Q2 37,434 15 2 400.7
2024 Q1 52,030 14 3 269.1
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 36,349 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 37,752 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 38,702 17 0 439.3
2023 Q1 41,318 42 13 1016.5
2022 Q4 43,305 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 35,088 59 18 1681.5
2022 Q2 36,665 5 1 136.4
2022 Q1 35,861 10 5 278.9
2021 Q4 31,380 36 14 1147.2
2021 Q3 33,333 15 2 450.0
2021 Q2 8,748 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 17,343 28 0 1614.5
2020 Q4 25,796 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 46,314 14 3 302.3
2020 Q2 40,485 9 0 222.3
2020 Q1 55,948 8 0 143.0
2019 Q4 34,616 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 43,102 48 11 1113.6
2019 Q2 37,637 5 0 132.8
2019 Q1 38,649 58 20 1500.7
2018 Q4 36,848 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 44,971 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 42,134 18 2 427.2
2018 Q1 35,665 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 34,773 19 2 546.4
2017 Q3 34,435 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 33,524 11 5 328.1
2017 Q1 40,434 13 1 321.5
2016 Q4 40,168 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 44,186 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 45,738 13 1 284.2
2016 Q1 42,684 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 42,515 22 6 517.5
2015 Q3 45,236 13 1 287.4
2015 Q2 45,328 88 30 1941.4
2015 Q1 41,984 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 44,046 9 2 204.3
2014 Q3 41,250 6 3 145.5
2014 Q2 40,371 11 5 272.5
2014 Q1 42,432 2 2 47.1
2013 Q4 39,749 1 1 25.2
2013 Q3 38,694 4 1 103.4
2013 Q2 37,646 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 37,171 5 2 134.5
2012 Q4 35,482 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 35,847 13 3 362.7
2012 Q2 36,291 7 1 192.9
2012 Q1 41,448 20 7 482.5
2011 Q4 43,294 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 45,316 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 45,845 15 4 327.2
2011 Q1 45,731 12 3 262.4
2010 Q4 44,245 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 45,130 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 46,189 15 6 324.8
2010 Q1 47,905 23 9 480.1
2009 Q4 43,096 9 1 208.8
2009 Q3 47,355 12 4 253.4
2009 Q2 45,720 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 46,171 14 0 303.2
2008 Q4 43,065 1 0 23.2
2008 Q3 50,725 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 49,814 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 52,768 11 3 208.5
2007 Q4 48,688 14 3 287.5
2007 Q3 47,587 12 5 252.2
2007 Q2 52,911 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 37,895 34 14 897.2
2006 Q4 49,737 1 1 20.1
2006 Q3 49,550 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 52,811 10 1 189.4
2006 Q1 54,998 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 51,176 11 2 214.9
2005 Q3 49,833 4 0 80.3
2005 Q2 53,365 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 51,527 29 4 562.8
2004 Q4 49,164 1 0 20.3
2004 Q3 50,084 14 3 279.5
2004 Q2 52,551 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 50,515 8 1 158.4
2003 Q4 55,657 12 0 215.6
2003 Q3 64,956 3 2 46.2
2003 Q2 68,154 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 66,985 7 0 104.5
2002 Q4 66,077 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 69,459 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 70,756 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 69,832 10 3 143.2
2001 Q4 72,661 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 75,375 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 71,960 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 71,445 12 6 168.0
2000 Q4 63,359 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 67,781 3 0 44.3
2000 Q2 69,307 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 72,681 9 2 123.8
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2026 · 1 incident

May 6, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Cement Inc. · Struck by flying object

A TDF attendant was unstacking tires. The EE pulled a tire off the stack, causing dust to hit EE's face, and enter EE's left eye causing irritation. The EE wore safety glasses, first aid was administered EE reported discomfort on 5/7 and EE went to and urgent care facility. No foreign body was discovered, EE was given no restrictions. The doctor prescribed antibiotic.

2025 · 3 incidents

October 24, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
Amrize Cement Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Employee was locked in the stone silo elevator between floors due to an overload condition on the motor

July 23, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amrize Cement Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got finger pinched by lever arm of shotgun. On 7/24 it was confirmed that the employee fractured the tip of their lt ring finger resulting in modified work.

June 22, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Cement Inc. · Struck by flying object

The employee was working on the TDF dock, where they experienced a foreign body sensation in left eye while they were offloading tires. The employee did not report the incident until 6/23 until after visiting the ER where they were given an RX antibiotic.

2024 · 1 incident

September 29, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Cement Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading a tire on a monorail hook and felt a pop above their belly button.

2023 · 2 incidents

July 16, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Amrize Cement Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee pinched finger between concrete ledge and jackhammer resulting in a bruised nail bed

February 3, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Cement Inc. · Struck by falling object

The employee assisted with maintenance on kiln. The employee then approached a lid to inspect for damage. While doing so, the lid quickly became top-heavy tipping over and landing on employee's left foot resulting in a fracture of metatarsal.

2022 · 4 incidents

April 20, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Amrize Cement Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Pursuant to a request from MSHA, we are submitting this first report of injury. The operator cannot determine when this alleged injury occurred so the date of accident and time are when it was reported to us. A temporary employee alleges that EE was exposed to carbon monoxide while working at the site. There is no evidence to support this claim.

April 18, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Amrize Cement Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Incident date and time noted is when we were informed. The site cannot pinpoint an actual incident time or date. Employee informed our 3rd party triage company of a potential alleged CO overexposure. There was no report of an overexposure to Lafarge management. The operator disputes that an injury or illness occurred at the site.

April 12, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Amrize Cement Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

On April 12, 2022, approximately 4:15 PM noticed a fire at the alternative fuels system. At the same time, the alarm sounded in the control room, the CO2 fire suppression system was activated automatically. The Fire Department was called and immediately responded and the fire was under control shortly thereafter.

January 13, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Amrize Cement Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the packing area of the Whitehall Plant. While troubleshooting some packer issues, employee was found unresponsive by other team members. Ambulance services responded and were able to stabilize the employee for transport to a local hospital where the employee passed the following day.

2021 · 3 incidents

September 21, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Amrize Cement Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The electrical instrumentation technician knelt down to grab a #14 GA wire from a reel to tape it and felt pain in EE's lower back.

May 29, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amrize Cement Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was conducting a cement silo change on top of the bulk silos. The employee was tightening the valve by pulling down on a steel bar that was inserted into the bottom knuckle when the bar slipped out causing the employee to lose balance and fracture the right thumb.

February 2, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Cement Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Production Utility Operator (PUO) was walking through the plant headed to the kiln area. Employee was near the equipment storage building when they slipped on snow and fell on left side. This incident was upgraded to a modified work duty on 02/19/2021.

2019 · 4 incidents

December 31, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Cement Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An electrical Employee received a cut / laceration to left knee while reinstalling a cover on a guard.

March 11, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amrize Cement Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While clearing a choke above the impactor, the material flushed pulling the bar that the employee was using downward rapidly causing a strain in the employees, elbow, shoulder and neck.

March 2, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Cement Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee experienced low back while doing normal job duties this morning. Employee denies a specific injury which caused the back pain stating "I was just lifting tires like I always do at my job". Employee reports the pain started in the center of the low back and progressively got worse.

January 26, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Cement Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While a Production Utility Operator was lancing at the finish mill, EE stopped what EE was doing to talk to another employee and lifted the face shield. When EE lifted the shield there was cement on the brim of the shield and some dust got into EE's eye. EE was wearing all appropriate PPE, safety glasses, face shield etc.

2018 · 3 incidents

December 17, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Cement Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While addressing a slide gate that would not go into position at the top of the clinker tank, the employee started cleaning the clinker in the area to access the job site. The employee was shoveling when ee lost footing on the clinker that ee was cleaning and felt a strain in lower to middle back.

August 24, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Amrize Cement Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A 23 year employee-electrician, was replacing the reverse air fan on the Kiln 2 main baghouse. The fan had been locked out but the motor drive belt to the fan wheel was still rotating. EE attempted to stop it by grabbing the belt. Their right hand pulled by a drive belt into a sheave pinching their pointer finger.

January 1, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Lafarge North America · Accident type, without injuries

Multiple (3) tractor trailers on fire with tires in the trailers. Suspected vandalism.

2017 · 1 incident

October 27, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning lumps from the B11 trap before the blending pod. Wrench slipped and EE felt a sudden jar forward. Initially the operator reported only some slight stiffness. Following day EE was performing housekeeping and reported pain and stiffness.

2016 · 6 incidents

September 18, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was inspecting the tower power shot port for a stage choke and build up. EE was wearing all required PPE. There was a brief period when the system went positive & EE breathed in some hot gasses causing EE to have some shortness of breath.

September 14, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a 10# sledge hammer to force a slide gate into position at the west clinker silo elevator. The elevation of the slide gate required the employee to swing the sledge hammer overhead to strike the desired position. It was from this movement that the employee felt a strain in back

September 8, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was sweeping the floor for approx 45 minutes then began shoveling a pile of cement dust in the finish mill area. EE felt a pain in EE's back, attempted to switch sides and body position but pain continued.

August 17, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge North America · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on tire dock loading tires from the trailers to the feed system. Reports that as ee was walking into the trailer that ee had half of left foot on the trailer and the other on the air dock. As ee moved forward, foot slipped off the dock into the trailer causing all of weight to go onto the back of left heel rolling left ankle.

August 11, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tire dock employee got EE's right hand caught in the hook used to break down truck tires while moving them out of the trailer. EE was using the proper tool and wearing gloves but the tires in the back shifted forward unexpectedly causing EE's right hand to get stuck in the handle of the tool

May 24, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

LEFT SHOULDER INJURED WHILE PULLING TIRES DOWN FROM A STACK.

2015 · 6 incidents

September 19, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While working on the tire dock, the attendant hurt his shoulder. Per the tire dock attendant, he wasn't doing anything specific to injure himself.

August 24, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by flying object

Dust went into his eye while removing his PPE.

August 8, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Hurt his shoulder offloading tires.

July 15, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted his ankle while working on the tire dock.

July 7, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Lafarge North America · Contact with heat

EE reports that he began to experience muscle cramping in his legs, arms and hands on 07/07/2015 but did not report the condition until the following morning (07/08/2015) when the cramping continued with additional symptoms of clammy skin and dizziness. EE was treated for symptoms of heat related illness.

April 26, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck across both legs by high pressure water spray.

2014 · 4 incidents

October 31, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was unloading tires from trailers at the TDF Dock when he stepped in the crack between the dock and a parked trailer. He fell to the floor striking his right knee.

October 6, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was checking DAA flow at the inspection port on Kiln 3 line. The DAA flow was OK but went positive as the EE closed the inspection port. EE was struck on left side of face and left eye. EE made his way to nearby coworker who took him to an eyewash station and then the control room. Transported to local clinic and then eye specialist. Multiple flushes applied.

September 3, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE removing build up from K2 stage four vessel. After several power shots a quantity of material fell into the stage four cone and became lodged in the discharge. EE was able to shift the piece of material with steel rod. As the material end of the bar EE was holding on to was forced up striking EE on the right side of the jaw. Laceration, fractured jaw and chipped teeth.

May 30, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Lafarge North America · Accident type, without injuries

A fire was discovered in the pulverized fuel bin at ~8:30AM. An employee extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The local fire department was called. There are no injuries as a result of this incident. MSHA was called at ~9:00AM. Inspector arrived on site and conducted an investigation.

2013 · 3 incidents

October 4, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE production utility operator, was air-lancing a vessel in the prehater tower when he wrenched his right elbow. He did experence some swelling at the joint and was taken to a local clinic for examination. The physician aspirated the joint, removing a small amount of fluid. He returned to work without complication.

July 1, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by falling object

Employee & coworker were removing 4 pieces of siding,(each approximately 4' x 4')from the south side of our #1 Pachhouse building. In removing & lowering the bottom piece, the piece above fell & hit the employee on the left forearm, resulting in the need for 7 stitches.

April 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing a low, wheel mounted cart when he felt a sharp pain on his left foot. He reported the incident "just in case" & returned to work. Healthbridge was contacted & home care was recommended. Next day, the employee felt a sharp pain walking. Healthbridge was contacted & the NCM recommended a local health clinic exam, which revealed a closed fracture of a small bone.

2012 · 4 incidents

May 30, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stacking tires in his truck, when stepping over the tires his foot slipped spraining his l knee.

May 4, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting in removing a ceramic lined jet assembly from a cement blender. This required him to be on his knees in an area containing numerous 1/2" plastic hoses. When leaving the space he was in, it is assumed he bumped the assembly which freed it to fall & hit his finger, requiring medical treatment & 7 stitches.

April 27, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Millwright was fabricating an oil pump base in the machine shop. He was working on a table, welding & grinding the base. When he rotated the base, the leg on one side slid off the table & the inside of the base fell about 3", pinching his left hand small finger. He was wearing all his PPE. X-rays showed no broken bones. He was prescribed pain medication.

March 21, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking tires in trailer, after driving to another site noticed numbness in the fingers and pain in trapezius muscle.

2011 · 4 incidents

December 29, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was moving a portable heater from the East side of Packhouse #4 to the West side where he would be working. As he wheeled the heater out of tunnel, the wheel got caught on the tap box and his shoulder jerked back, causing a great deal of discomfort. He then reported to supervisor.

October 28, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee had removed wheel chocks from vehicle and moved the truck. When walking back through the area, the employee tripped over the chocks and fell to the ground. Incident became reportable on 12/9/11 when Dr placed him on restricted duty.

July 16, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was breaking down a barrel stack of truck tires in order to organize tires on the conveyor system for use as fuel for the kiln. One truck tire fell from the stack and pinched his right hand against the tire he was rolling. Employee received medical treatment but intense swelling delayed diagnosis of injury. On 7/28, MRI results indicated 3 bone contusions in right hand.

July 13, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While unloading a truck trailer full of tires, employee reached for a tire at the top of the pile and felt a burning pain in his left shoulder. He said he felt minor discomfort, but during the weekend he stated that he needed to see a doctor as the pain worsened.

2010 · 1 incident

March 4, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was leaving the main office training room to complete a field exercise. His wedding ring caught the inside of the door push bar and cut his finger as he removed his hand from the door.

2009 · 5 incidents

December 6, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in the stone silo to clear a feeder choke in CR5. Upon exiting the silo door, the employee fell to the ground coming down on his right knee. His knee hit the containment berm surrounding the door, an area which was muddy. This was reported as a First Aid but the level of follow-up treatment elevated this to a Medical, explaining the delay in reporting.

November 4, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall down stairs

Employee slipped on a step going to the Washhouse lunchroom. He did not report the incident. Friday morning he reported off sick. At 4:00pm that day, he reported to the Plant Admin that he injured left hand and shoulder. He has gone to his family doctor that day & doctor determined that he chipped a bone in his left wrist.

July 8, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Victim was emptying an aurora hopper, which was on a forklift. When returning the aurora hopper to the locked position, his left index finger got pinched between the hopper and forklift cage. Pressure was applied immediately and dressing was put on the finger to control bleeding. The victim was taken to the health clinic for medical attention, where he received stitches.

June 4, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

operator was transferring waste tires from one truck onto a tractor trailer. The two vehicles were butted against each other, however there was a small 3 inch gap between the vehicles that allowed the operator's foot to get caught in the gap.

January 5, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was opening the mill, using the crossbar to break the hatch loose. He felt pain after he struck the hatch with the crossbar. Crossbar weighs about 100 lbs, and is bounced on the hatch to break it loose from the mill.

2008 · 7 incidents

August 15, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was a ladder for the purpose of adjusting the tracking of the belt on the feed conveyor. The belt needed to be adjust. He was leaning against a pipe and held onto the machine to reposition himself when his glove got caught an the return roller and pulled his arm into the conveyor. The other man on the floor hit the emergency stop button. The bar prevented accessibility beyond

August 15, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE and other were fixing a probe on the drive end of 406 Drag. They realized they would need a bigger tool to complete the job. other went to the electric shop to get a bigger pipewrench and he proceeded to work on union with 12" pipe wrench. He pulled on the wrench and went down on one knee and claimed he pulled something in his back. Note: Injury not reported until 9/5/08

May 6, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall onto or against objects

EE was leaning into a 52" tall box, to remove a remaining scrap of material. the sideflap was standing straight up and there were 2 boxes directly in front of the box. The forklift driver put the forks into the skid and upon lifting it, shifted the box next to it, shifting the box. Because of the flap, the driver did not see EE in the box. He jumped and fell against railing.

March 17, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by falling object

A length of pipe 116" fell from a 30" high pipe stand and landed on the workers right foot.

February 18, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Three EE's splashed with drain cleaner.

February 18, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Three EE's splashed with drain cleaner.

February 18, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Three EE's splashed with drain cleaner.

2007 · 2 incidents

December 17, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He fell on ice - broke right ankle in 2 places.

October 19, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE attempting to clean build up from the K2 preheater tower using the cardox system. EE filled and stored the shot tube in the hand truck that is supplied to hold and transport the tubes. EE was lifting a power shot tube from the cart to fire the tube when EE felt pain in his right uper arm.

2006 · 4 incidents

October 6, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking around water puddle, slipped in muddy area, extended right arm to break backward fall.

June 29, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall onto or against objects

Driver pulled into tarping station climbed up on tarping station to roll tarp out to cover flat. Driver was placing foot from station on to trailer slipped fell b/w station & trailer. Driver hit head (wearing hard hat) bruised side, cut hand (palm)

February 2, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting truck tires while loading his truck (lower back strain).

January 2, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge North America · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTS SLIPPING ON A STEP WHILE EXITING A BUILDING BETWEEN SILOS & A-FRAME. EE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE. EE WAS LEAVING PREHEATING AREA THROUGH UNCOMMONLY USED DOORWAY, STEPPED ONTO UNFASTENED STEP, STEP SHIFTED. EE STATES HE HAD A CRACKING NOISE COME FROM HIS ANKLE & REPORTS STIFFNESS, SWELLING & SHARP PAIN.

2005 · 2 incidents

January 31, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge North America · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE MATERIAL WITHOUT TURNING THE BELT OFF.

January 3, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Contact with hot objects or substances

WORKING ON #2 RAW MILL SEPERATOR, WELDING. HOT SLAG GOT INTO HIS RIGHT SHOE.

2004 · 7 incidents

August 24, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Struck by flying object

Large lump through K2 clinker breaker created dusty condition. Dust got in right eye.

August 12, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee used his fingers to remove build up cement from the rollers of packer.

July 30, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by falling object

Tire fell on ee's right foot.

April 14, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BAR, STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 10, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by flying object

REMOVING THE INNER BEARING RACE FROM THE COAL MILL SHAFT, THE WELD BROKE OFF THE TWO ALL-THREAD RODS. THE ROD FAILED AND SPRUNG UP INTO THE FACE OF THE EMPLOYEE.

February 5, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal

SORTING MILL BALLS, HE FELT MUSCLE IN BACK TIGHTEN.

2003 · 10 incidents

October 2, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PAIN IN THE FINGERS OF HIS LEFT HAND AND ARM OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS.

September 30, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A TIRE FROM THE #2 BELT. BELT WAS NOT SHUT OFF. THE OPERATOR WAS NOT AWARE THAT THIS EE WAS REMOVING THE DISLODGED TIRE FROM THE SYSTEM

September 19, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING AIR ARCING RODS TO FELLOW EMPLOYEES WHO WERE ENGAGED IN OPENING THE SLOTS IN THE MILL PARTITION. EE ACCIDENTLY LOOKED IN DIRECTION OF THE PARTITION WHEN THE ARC WAS STRUC K.

August 19, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lafarge North America · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS NOTICED A GRADUAL HEARING LOSS IN BOTH EARS OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS.

August 14, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A JACKHAMMER WHEN THE THREADS BROKE ON THE FITTING AND THE LOOSE END OF THE HOSE STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT LEG ABOVE THE ANKLE.

June 2, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE PICKED UP A TRUCK TIRE WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN ON HIS CHEST

March 7, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS REPORTING TO WORK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICE.

March 3, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Lafarge North America · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEART ATTACK.

February 28, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS VIEWING WORK THAT WAS DONE ON THE 101 DRAG CONVEYER. AS THE COVER WAS REMOVED, DUST AND DIRT WAS BLOWN AROUND BY THE HEAT EXCHANGER FANS AND A FOREIGN BODY LODGED IN RIGHT EYE.

January 10, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PALLET OF CEMENT BAGS STOPPED ON CONVEYOR. EMPLOYEE MANUALLY PUSHED THE PALLET TO GET IT STARTED AND STRAINED HIS KNEE. INCIDENT REPORTED 2/14/03. INJURY NOT EVIDENT UNTIL LATER.

2002 · 3 incidents

September 5, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS USING AN AIR HOSE TO CLEAN OUT BULLDOZER CAB. HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHEN TRYING TO DESCEND FROM EQUIPMENT.

September 4, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ROLL DOOR LEFT OPEN; DRIVER NEEDED TO CLOSE DOOR TO TAKE TRAILER ON RUN. MAY HAVE BEEN DEW ON TAIL END OF TRAILER; DRIVER LOST FOOTING AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

July 11, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IS EXPERIENCING A PARTIAL TEAR OF THE RIGHT ACHILLES TENDON CAUSED BY REPETIVE MOTION.

2001 · 8 incidents

December 15, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE LIFTED HEAVY PACKAGE FOR DISTRIBUTION OUT OF MAIL BIN AND FELT PAIN IN WRIST.

November 12, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE PACKING TYPE III CEMENT WHEN BAG BLEW UP IN HIS FACE.

July 11, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REMOVING QUARRY FEEDER LUBE PUMP AND FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT WRIST.

May 11, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS WORKING ON THE TIRE DOCK INSIDE OF A TRAILER TRYING TO FREE A TIRE THAT WAS STUCK, WHILE PULLING ON THE TIRE HE AGGRAVATED HIS SHOULDERS, CAUSING BILATERAL PAIN.

May 8, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN METAL FUNNEL SECTION OF LOAD OUT SPOUT USING A 1/2" DRIVE DRILL WHEN DRILL BIT CAUGHT AND DRILL TURNED IN HIS HAND.

March 5, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING RETURN IDLER ON #9 RAW FEED BELT WHEN IT ROLLED IN HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING A BLOW TO HIS THUMB.

February 14, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING RAW MATERIAL (STONES) INTO BUCKET OF BOBCAT WHEN HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LEFT FOREARM.

February 13, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDIVIDUAL WAS SHOVELING STONE, FELT PAIN IN HISBACK THAT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE THROUGHOUT THEDAY.

2000 · 9 incidents

December 28, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE POKING THRU A POWERSHOT SHOT PORT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW

October 10, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING AIR SLIDE ON H-6 SILO WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE.

August 23, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE A-FRAME ELEVATOR PIT PAN FEEDERS WHEN HE PINCHED HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE PAN FEEDER AND THE CHIPPER.

August 7, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING DOWN A STACK OF TRUCK TIRES HOUSED IN A TRAILER. THE STACK OF TIRES FELL AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

July 18, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO FREE TRUCK TIRES FROM INSIDE TRAILER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.

June 12, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE SHOOTING CLINKER ACCUMULATION IN COOLER#2 WHEN A BURST OF HOT MATERIAL CAME BACK AT EMPLOYEE BURNING HIS RIGHT FOREARM.

April 24, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING IDLER BASE BOLT TO ADJUST TRACKING OF BELT WHILE FEED BELT WAS IN MOTION. EMPLOYEE BRUISED HIS RIGHT HAND AND BROKE HIS MIDDLE FINGER.

April 22, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING AN UPRIGHT TIRE FROM A TRAILER WHEN A TIRE FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE STACK HITTING THE EE ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF HIS BACK.

March 13, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING BOXES OF SHOTGUN SLUGS AND PLACING THEM IN A STORAGE LOCKER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1999 · 14 incidents

December 3, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE CLEARING A STAGE 4 CHOKE ON K-2 WHEN A BURST OF HOT MATERIAL LET LOOSE FROM THE FEED PIPE BURNING HIS LEFT HAND AND WRIST.

October 20, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WORKING THE WRENCH TO CLOSE SLIDE ON C-1 FEEDER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 12, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STRUCK THUMB AGAINST PREHEATER TOWER DOOR AS A RESULT OF GUN RECOIL DURING CLEANING.

October 12, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CALIBRATINT K-2 TDF SCALE. HE PICKED UP 2-50# WEIGHTS FROM THE WEIGHT CABINET AND CARRIED THEM TO THE SCALE. EE FELT SLIGHT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE WHIHC PROPGRESSIVELY BECAME WORSE EACH DAY .

September 24, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPLACING ROTARY VALVE-C-2 CLINKER SILO. PINCHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER WHEN REMOVING THE VALVE.

May 30, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WALKED THROUGH HOT MATERIAL WHICH HAD ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR AS A RESULT OF WORKING ON PREHEATER CHOKE.

May 30, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WALKED THROUGH HOT MATERIAL WHICH HAD ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR AS A RESULT OF WORKING ON PREHEATER CHOKE.

April 20, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON THE END OF A PIPE AND IT HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

April 15, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE OPENED 8" LANCE PORT COVER TO OBSERVE KILN FEED FLOW AFTER KILN FEED WAS APPLIED. HOT MATERIAL SHOT OUT OF PORT AND BURNED EE'S FACE AS HE WAS TURNING AWAY FROM BACKFLASH OF MATERIAL.

April 6, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON TOP OF BULK SILOS USING A BAR TO LOOSEN BOLT THE BAR SLIPPED PINCHING HIS HAND BETWEENTHE FM1 LINE & THE BAR

March 17, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS AT K-3 TRUNION. BOLT DID NOT CATCH THREADS AND CAME OUT OF THE SOCKET - HITTING EE IN THE JAW ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE AND CUTTING HIS LOWER LIP.

February 9, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING, LANCING AND LIFTING HEAVY MATERIAL. HOURS LATER, PAIN DEVELOPED IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 7, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from piled material

EMPLOYEE WAS COVEDRING CLINKER PILE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE TARP, WHICH HAD ICE ON IT. HE BRUISEDHIS RIGHT HIP.

January 12, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE ROLLED TRUCK TIRE UP RAMP AND LEANED IT ON THE MONORAIL HOOK. HIS LEFT HAND POINTER FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN THE TRUCK TIRE BEAD AND MONORAIL HOOK.

1998 · 18 incidents

December 2, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CHANGING SEPARATOR BLADE ON #1 FM, WHEN HAND GOT PINCHED AGAINST BLADE AND WALL PLATE.

December 1, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EE OPERATING FORKLIFT WENT TO PICK UP A PALLET OF CEMENT BAGS WHEN HE HIT A CENTER BEAM IN THE PACKHOUSE AND FELL OFF THE FORKLIFT

November 4, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A COUPLING TO A #1F.M. WHILE LEANING OVER HIS WORK HE WAS OPERATING A 1INCH IMPACT WRENCH AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 9, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER EE WAS FINISHED JACKHAMMERING, HE OPERATED THE BOBCAT--FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHEN HE SAT DOWN. PAIN PROGRESSED AS HE GOT FURTHER INTO HIS SHIFT.

September 30, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS KNEELING ON CEMENT FLOOR WORKING ON THE PALLETIZER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

August 31, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal inspector MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ASSISTED PRODUCTION JOURNEYMAN PUTTING BELTS ON BLOWER OR H5/H6 SILOS WHEN BELT CAUGHT HIS GLOVE & PULLED IT INTO SHIVE. BLOWER WAS OFF BUTBACK PRESSURE FROM PLANT AIR TURNED THE BLOWER CATCHING HIS HAND

June 12, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FELT PAIN IN LEFT HIP WHICH GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, ESPECIALLY ON 6/17 WHILE CHANGING SCREENS IN IMPACTOR BUILDING.

June 3, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by concussion

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A LINER ON THE QUARRY IMPLACTOR WHEN HE GOT A SHARP PAIN IN MUSCLE OF HIS LEFT ARM - SHOULDER AREA.

May 24, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPAINING K-2 SPILL DRAG MOTOR WHEN HE GOT CLINKER DUST IN BOTH EYES.

May 23, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHENTING BUCKETS WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED OUT OF THE HOLE, PINNING HIS HAND AGAINST THE WALL.

May 1, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EE EXITING BOBCAT WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF THE LOADING BUCKET. EXPERIENCED SLIGHT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHICH PROGREESED OVER THE WEEKEND.

April 28, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE'S 30 YEARS OF SERVICE IN A CEMENT PLANT.

March 31, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING TO PICK UP A CUP OF COFFEE WHEN HE DEVLEOPED A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 4, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS STEPPING ONTO THE FORKLIFT WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE STEP AND HIS LEFT KNEE HIT A SHARP CORNER OF THE FORKLIFT.

February 21, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EE REMOVING FULLER ROTARY VALVE, WHEN COAL DUST CAME OUT OF THE SYSTEM AND ENTERED EE'S RIGHT EYE.

February 1, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE NEEDED TO REMOVE A CABLE AT K-3 BURNER PIPE TO GET THE FORKLIFT OVER TO K-2 KILN. USED A BAR TO CRANK THE WINCH WHICH SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS RT THUMB AGAINST AN I-BEAM.

January 19, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTIN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN MOVING A DUMPSTER THAT WAS OUT OF REACH OF A FORKLIFT. AS THE DUMPSTER WAS MOVED TO WITHIN REACH OF THE FORKLIFT,THE FORKLIFT OPERATOR ADJUSTED HIS FO RKS SO AS TO ENTER THE CRADLE OF THE DUMPSTER. THE ONE FORK THEN CAME DOWN TO REST ON TOP OF THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT FOOT COMPRESSING IT.

January 5, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LANCING DOWN MATERILS ON A DELIVERY CHUTE AND THE LANCE KICKED BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH CAUSING HIS TEETH TO BREAK OFF HIS DENTURE.

1997 · 13 incidents

December 22, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WELDING INSIDE 1 FINISH MILL WHEN A HOT METAL CHIP FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

December 9, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CRUSHING LUMPS WHILE TRANSFERRING CEMENT FROM SILO #15 & NOTICED A PAIN IN THE MUSCLE OF HIS LEFT ARM. DID NOT NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR INITIALLY, HOWEVER, RECENTLY IS EXPERIENCING PAIN WHE N USING HIS ARM.

November 4, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE SITTING IN TRACTOR WITH LEGS HANDING OUT THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTOR BACKED UNDER TRAILER THAT WAS HIGH. EE S FEET CAUGHT UNDERNEATH AND BENT BACK.

November 3, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING HEAVY, WET MATERIAL AND EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN.

August 11, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BENDING DOWN UNDER PACKING MACHINE CLEANING DEBRIS WITH A ROD. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP, FELT SHARP PAIN DOWN RIGHT LOWER BACK, RIGHT BUTTOCKS AND DOWN RIGHT LEG, ALSO SOME NUMBNESS IN RIGHT LEG.

July 27, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS LIFTING TRUCK TIRES OFF FLOOR-STACK OF TRRES NEXT TO IT FELL ON TOP OF EE AND KNOCKED HIMDOWN. EE TWISTED LEG AND LANDED ON HIS FOOT.

July 8, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE AS ON 4TH CONSECUTIVE 12 HOUR SHIFT (ONE OF WHICH WAS 14) AND HAD EXPERIENCED SLIGHT BACK PAIN. WHILE LIFTING BOXES OF BAGS AND BAGS OF NEUTRALITE PAIN BECAME INTENSE.

June 22, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WORKING ON TIRE DOCK HANGING TIRES PULLED STACK OF TRUCK TIRES AND SPRAINED HIS BACK.

June 8, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS OUTSIDE TIRE DOCK, MOVING A TRAILER. HE SLIPPED OFF THE TRUCK AFTER HE HAD MOVED THE TRAILER.

April 8, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RESTRICTING CEMENT BAGS, EMPLOYEE FELT A PULL IN HIS GROIN AREA. EMPLOYEE INTIALLY DID NOT NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR, HOWEVER, RECENTLY ADVISED US THAT PAIN HAS PERSISTED/GOTTEN WORSE.

February 4, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STANDING ON ONE PIPE TO REACH HIGHER PIPE- LOST BALANCE & FELL APPROX 3 FT TO PLATFORM

January 25, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ATTACHED COUPLING, THEN WAS INSTALLING THE FLYWHEEL. THE FLYWHEEL SLIPPED OFF THE COUPLING AND PINCHED HIS FINGER AGAINST THE BASE.

January 14, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LEFT RING FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN A NOSE ANGLE THAT WAS ON THE FLOOR & ONE THAT FELL DOWN.

1996 · 9 incidents

December 28, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS STANDING BY THE FEED PIPE WHEN THE AIR CANNON FOR THE FEED PIPE FIRED HITTING HIM IN THE FACE AND EYES WITH HOT MATERIAL.

December 4, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPAIRING BROKEN FLANGE ON AIR LINE AT BRICK STORAGE WITH A BAR WEDGED BETWEEN THE BOLTS ON THE FLANGE TO REMOVE THE FLANGE, THE BAR SLIPPED AND PINCHED THE LITTLE FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE BAR AND BOLT.

September 9, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE, WHILE ON TOP OF PALLETIZER, WAS GIVEN A LID OF CEMENT BY THE SHIPPING AND PACKHOUSE SUPERVISOR TO SPRINKLE ON HALF PUSHER ROLLERS. EMPLOYER'S HAND GOT CAUGHT IN 1-B GATE WHEN IT LOWE RED.

June 20, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING A BAG CHOKE AT THE BAG TURNER BELOW THE EAST PACKING MACHINE. WHEN OPENED, HE JUMPED BACK OFF THE RAIL AND FELL BACKWARDS ON HIS BACK.

June 15, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WORKING AT CLINKER SILOS TO REMOVE CLINKER CHOKE SLINKER DUST GOT INTO HIS EYE.

April 6, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS RESTACKING CEMENT BAGS AND TWISTED RIGHT SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK.

April 4, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE ROLL CRUSHER SPILL HOPPER CHANGING HINGES ON INSPECTION DOOR, GRINDING WELD, WHEN A PARTICLE BECAME EMBEDDED IN HIS LEFT EYE.

April 2, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING TRUNION ADJUSTMENTS ON K-2 KILN #1 PIER WHEN TORQUE MULTIPLIER BACK STOP RATCHET SKIPPED, SPUN BACK, AND STRUCK BACKSIDE OF LEFT HAND.

January 23, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SUPERVISING SNOW REMOVAL FROM AN OFFICE ROOF AND AS HE STEPPED BACK, SLIPPED ON ICEFALLING ON BACK RIGHT SIDE.

1995 · 7 incidents

November 30, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS RETURNING TO HIS WORK AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A PATCH OF ICE ON LOT OUTSIDE OF STOREROOM.

November 23, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LANCING & BARRING THE BREECH.

October 17, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING SCREW ON #1 FM NORTH FK PUMP; PUTTING THE SCREW CONVEYOR BACK IN BOX, PINCHED LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN BOX AND SCREW.

September 29, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DIAMANTELING SIDE PLATE FROM I25 DUST COLLECTOR, PLATE HIT EMPLOYEE'S LEFT KNEE.

July 25, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSPECTING #1 F.M. MOTOR ROOM FILTER, FOUND ONE BELT TWISTED. WITH FAN TURNED OFF, TRIED TO REMOVE TWIST FROM BELT ROLLING TWISTED BELT THROUGH FAN SHEAVE. LEFT THUMB WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE BELT AND SHEAVE.

April 23, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CHECKING A PRESSURE POINT ON STAGE 4 PREHEATER K-3 KILN. EE OPENED CAP TO CHECK FOR AIR PRESSURE & AS HE BENT DOWN & AWAY FROM THE OPENING HOT MATERIAL EXCAPED & BLEW AGAINST HIS FACE D UE TO THE ANGLE OF THE FACE SHIELD. (EE WAS WEARING HARAD HAT, FACE SHIELD & SAFETY GLASSES).

March 18, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object

EE, TIRE DOCK ATTENDANT, WAS UNLOADING TIRES FROM A TRAILER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON AN INNERTUBE ON THE FLOOR OF THE TRAILER CAUSING TIRES TO FALL ON HIS ANKLE.

1994 · 1 incident

May 6, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE INSTALLING CONDUIT IN CABINETS IN CENTRAL CONTROL ROOM, CO-WORKER WAS CUTTING A HOLE IN THE CABINET WITH A HOLE SAW. HE PRESSED TOO HARD ON DRILL AND BROKE THE FORMICA ON THE BOTTOM END OF HOLE. EMPLOYEE TOOK THE FORMICA IN RIGHT HAND AND TRIED TO DRILL OUT HOLE. THE DRILL GRABBED THE FORMICA AND CUT HIS HAND.

1993 · 3 incidents

December 6, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BARRING DOWN CHUTE TO A-FRAME ELEVATOR; MATERIAL BROKE OFF AND BAR SLIPPED AND HIT ELEVATOR BUCKET CAUSING BAR TO PINCH HAND AGAINST RAKING. RIGHT HAND ON LITTLE FINGER WAS LACERATED.

January 14, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF CEMENT LINE PIPE ELBOW 10INCH X 6 FT AT THE SECOND LEVEL OF NO. 2 FINISH MILL ON 1-14-93. AS A RESULT EE AGGRAVATED HIS LEFT ELBOW RESULTING IN NEURITIS.

January 5, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED ON FILM OF MUD CAUSED BY HEAVEY RAIN STORMS AND FELL ON CONCRETE SURFACE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY SHOES HARD HAT.

1992 · 3 incidents

October 7, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLER PLACED BIT BASKET IN TABLE OF DRILL. DRILL BIT WAS LOWERED INTO BIT BASKET. OUR DRILLER PROCEEDED TO CLIMB DOWN FROM TABLE OF DRILL. DRILLER & WITNESS ASSUME THAT THE BIT BASKET WAS CO CKED IN THE TABLE AND THEN THE BIT BASKET SETTLE CAUSING THE BIT TO SWING CUTTING DRILLER'S HAND.

March 26, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

DUE TO A DUSTING CONDITION AT #1 FINISH MILL CEMENT SAMPLER,EMPL WAS INSPECTING OPERATION OF CEMENT SAMPLER FROM INSP PORT WITH A FLASHLIGHT.THE ROTATING ENEVELOPE CAUGHT THE FLASHLIGHT AND PU LLED EMPL HAND & FOREARM INTO SAMPLER.

March 7, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING CHIPPING GUN UNDER BULK SILO LANE 1 FRONT SCALE. CHIPPING HARD MATERIAL AWAY FROM LOAD CELLS.

1991 · 7 incidents

December 11, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL GRINDING AT K-2 SE,TRUNION BEARINGS DISCHARGE TIRE.METAL GOT INTO LEFT EYE.EMPL ORIGINALLY THOUGT IT WAS A WELDING FLASH.

October 23, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL LEAVING A-FRAME WHEN PIECE OF DUST OR CLINKER BECAME IMBEDDED IN RIGHT EYE.EMPL WAS WEARING REQUIRED SAFETY GLASSES-GUST OF WIND CARRIED PARTICLE UNDER GLASSES.

July 10, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING ACCESS HATCH ON FINISH MILL WHEN TENSION APPLIED TO CRANE CABLE CAUSED HATCH TO SLIP AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SIDE OF FACE.

June 27, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE'S ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE CONDOR WHILE CHIPPING A BUILDING. EMPLOYEE'S HAD HIS HAND AROUND THE CAGE WHILE MOVING BUCKET, THUS PINCHED RIGHT INDEX FINGER AGAINST BEAM.

June 6, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING RUBBER BELTING WITH UTILITY KNIFE, KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING LEFT THUMB.

March 19, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lafarge Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME EVALUATION ATTACHED.

March 5, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSFERRING PLYWOOD OFF TRUCK TO JOB; HAND BECAME JAMMED BETWEEN THE PLYWOOD AND DOOR FRAME CAUSING A LACERATION OF RIGHT HAND.

1990 · 9 incidents

November 21, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING FROM PLATFORM UNDER H-3 (CLEANING SILO) ONTO STEPS, TURNED BOOT TO DISLODGE IT FROM STAIR AND CAUSED A TWISTING MOTION OF RIGHT KNEE.

November 8, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CARRIED FULL ROLL OF PLASTIC APPROX. 65LBS FROM GARAGE TO STOREROOM APPROX. 20 YDS. PLACING ROLL ON HIS SHOULDER. THE WEIGHT OF PLASTIC ROLL ON EE S SHOULDER CAUSED STRAIN TO LOWER BACK.

October 7, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS LEANING AGAINST LADDER TO STEADY IT AS COWORKER WAS DESCENDING LADDER SLIPPED THRU OPEN HATCH PUSHING INJURED EMPL AGAINST LINER WITH BACK. EMPLS WERE CLEANING BALLS OUT OF MILL #2.

August 7, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ENGAGED IN TIGHTENING HEAD LINER NUTS WITH SLEDGE HAMMER ON TRUNION COVER OF #2 FINISH MILL FEED END. AREA IN WHICH EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IS A VERY TIGHT AREA, AND THUS CAUSED INJU RY WHEN HE HIT THE TRUNION COVER.

June 29, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING AN 8" FK PUMP SCREW TO FLOOR LEVEL, PLACING THE SCREW ON TOP OF HIS SHOE THUS PINCHING HIS FINGER.

June 22, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SET SCREWS ON RETURN IDLER OF #128 CLINKER DRAG TOP OF CLINKER SILOS. EMPLOYEE'S SHOES AHD GREASE ON SOLES CAUSING HIM TO SLIP, TWISTING LEFT KNEE.

April 20, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO WELD K-1 LINTEL SUPPORT SYSTEM IN PLACE; WORK CONTINUED THROUGH 4-21-90. (MUSCLE STRAIN LEFT SHOULDER)

March 13, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING MOTOR & REDUCER ON CONVEYOR WHEN FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED RIGHT EYE

February 14, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL PULLED VERY HEAVY OBJECT ACROSS FLOOR AFTER FEW VIGOROUS PULLS LOWER PORTION OF BACK WENT INTO SPASM.

1989 · 9 incidents

December 16, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLEANING IN FRONT OF CRUSHER HOPPER WHEN TRUCK BACKED IN HIM FORCING EMP IN ROLL CRUSHER HOPPER

November 6, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PACKING AT #1 FINES DISCHARGE PLUG ALARM ON SECOND FLOOR OF RAW MILL.WHILE PACKING THE LEAK,DUST SHOT OUT OF THE PIPE AND ENTERED EMPLOYEES RIGHT EYE.

October 2, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING GATE FOR WEST ELEVATOR OFF OF DRAG 353 DUST COLLECTOR ON TOP OF ELEVATOR SYSTEM DUMPED CAUSING CLINKER DUST TO GET INTO EYES

September 19, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED THAT HE NOTICED 6 #1 QUARRY BELT IDLERS NOT TURNING DUE TO BUILD UP OF MATERIAL. HE BEGAN CLEANING AROUND IDLERS WITH A KITCH AND SHOVEL. SHOVEL BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT AND I DLER.

September 13, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LOADING CEMENT TRAILER AT BULK SILOW CHOKE OCC AT SPOUT CLEANOUT LED TAKEN OFF WEARING NO GLOVES PUT HAND I CEMENT TO CLEAN OUT LUMPS

July 19, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 76 LB. BAGS OF PORTLAND CEMENT AND STACKING THEM ON A PALLET, LATER EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK MUSCLE SPASM.

April 16, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

INJURED FELL 10' TO LOWER LVEL FROM ELEVATED PLATFORM TO SOUTRH SIDE OF K-2 COOLER.HANDRAIL WAS REMOVED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND AREA WAS LEFT ROPED OFF.SOMEONE REMOVED BARRIER AND INJURED ENT ERED AREA AND RECOGNIZED HAZARD.IN THE COURSE OF PERFORMING HIS DUTIES HE APPARENTLY GORGOT ABOUT THE HAZARD AND STEPPED BACK TO LEAVE THE AREA AND FELL TO LOWER LEVEL.

April 7, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS BURNING OFF TEE BOLTS UNDERGRATE COOLER WHEN HOT SLAG ENTERED HIS GLOVE AND BURNED FINGER BEFORE GLOVE COULD BE REMOVED.

February 23, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Lafarge Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL HAS HISTORY OF DEVELOPING YEAST AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS ON HANDS WAS TREATED FOR SAME CONDITION LAST YEAR AND WAS DEEMED NON-WORK RELATED NEW DR DEEMED CONDITION WORK RELATED DELAY IN REPOR TING CUSED BY EMPL FILING WITH REGULAR INSURANCE CARRIER

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The full compliance file on Amrize Whitehall Plant

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