Mining Incidents

Cantera Espinosa Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Cementos Argos S A
Dorado, Manati County, PR  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 5400120

Cantera Espinosa has $1.1M in proposed MSHA penalties and $17K outstanding across 37 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
4
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1989–2020
Latest incident
Jul 2020
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
927
citations
324
significant & substantial
$1,071,340
proposed penalties
$877,459
paid to date
82% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $193,881 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
333
inspections on record
5,459
inspection hours
17.0
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.
927 citations across 5,459 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Cantera Espinosa has $1.1M in proposed MSHA penalties and $17K outstanding across 37 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.
$1.1M
proposed penalties
$894K
current assessed
$877K
paid to date
$17K
outstanding
909 assessments are final orders; 37 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-01-26.
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 25,221 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 24,945 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 25,445 5 1 196.5
2025 Q1 24,571 10 3 407.0
2024 Q4 26,334 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 27,503 10 0 363.6
2024 Q2 34,693 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 29,855 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 34,562 11 4 318.3
2023 Q3 38,251 6 0 156.9
2023 Q2 32,568 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 14,974 6 1 400.7
2022 Q4 42,686 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 33,703 4 2 118.7
2022 Q2 33,669 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 30,827 6 0 194.6
2021 Q4 32,713 1 1 30.6
2021 Q3 32,226 13 2 403.4
2021 Q2 32,428 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 28,936 13 7 449.3
2020 Q4 31,887 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 53,513 21 6 392.4
2020 Q2 43,899 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 63,257 3 1 47.4
2019 Q4 64,143 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 60,099 21 2 349.4
2019 Q2 61,646 1 0 16.2
2019 Q1 57,562 16 5 278.0
2018 Q4 58,235 7 2 120.2
2018 Q3 57,156 29 7 507.4
2018 Q2 51,382 8 3 155.7
2018 Q1 50,771 33 13 650.0
2017 Q4 24,456 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 26,447 6 0 226.9
2017 Q2 61,723 8 3 129.6
2017 Q1 58,947 15 6 254.5
2016 Q4 52,781 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 65,986 15 4 227.3
2016 Q2 63,124 1 1 15.8
2016 Q1 61,572 16 6 259.9
2015 Q4 63,910 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 67,356 2 0 29.7
2015 Q2 66,031 17 2 257.5
2015 Q1 65,741 42 19 638.9
2014 Q4 47,043 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 51,628 19 4 368.0
2014 Q2 43,917 22 3 500.9
2014 Q1 43,563 2 0 45.9
2013 Q4 48,945 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 47,504 12 5 252.6
2013 Q2 44,475 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 45,856 12 4 261.7
2012 Q4 48,405 6 2 124.0
2012 Q3 50,173 32 8 637.8
2012 Q2 49,253 2 2 40.6
2012 Q1 50,419 32 8 634.7
2011 Q4 43,521 1 0 23.0
2011 Q3 42,268 51 11 1206.6
2011 Q2 43,639 22 4 504.1
2011 Q1 54,688 53 12 969.1
2010 Q4 42,019 3 0 71.4
2010 Q3 47,456 26 11 547.9
2010 Q2 50,653 16 6 315.9
2010 Q1 51,549 9 3 174.6
2009 Q4 54,808 1 0 18.2
2009 Q3 56,223 8 6 142.3
2009 Q2 56,532 2 2 35.4
2009 Q1 57,110 13 10 227.6
2008 Q4 68,404 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 68,719 2 1 29.1
2008 Q2 67,253 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 61,419 63 21 1025.7
2007 Q4 75,519 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 68,904 12 5 174.2
2007 Q2 73,459 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 67,661 14 10 206.9
2006 Q4 81,089 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 71,760 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 75,066 5 2 66.6
2006 Q1 71,294 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 76,108 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 66,666 9 4 135.0
2005 Q2 72,858 5 2 68.6
2005 Q1 68,837 9 5 130.7
2004 Q4 77,070 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 72,552 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 74,209 3 0 40.4
2004 Q1 80,685 3 0 37.2
2003 Q4 99,125 6 3 60.5
2003 Q3 75,105 6 5 79.9
2003 Q2 77,495 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 74,056 6 3 81.0
2002 Q4 81,641 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 79,382 4 0 50.4
2002 Q2 81,845 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 79,755 49 32 614.4
2001 Q4 76,399 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 72,682 14 10 192.6
2001 Q2 77,163 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 79,414 4 2 50.4
2000 Q4 79,410 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 81,779 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 90,505 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 97,526 20 17 205.1

Fatalities at this mine

4 recorded
September 16, 1996 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

BASED ON THE INFORMATION COLLECTED AT THIS DATE,THE EMPLOYEE WHILE IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE COOLER SYSTEM SUFFER SERIOUS BURNS IN HIS BODY WHEN ASUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED RELEASE OF HOT RAW MATERIA L SPILLED OVER HIM.

September 16, 1996 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

BASED ON THE INFORMATION COLLECTED AT THIS DATE THE EMP WHILE IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE COOLER SYSTEM SUFFER SERIOUS BURNS IN HIS BODY WHEN A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED RELEASE OF HOT RAW MATERIAL SP ILLED OVER HIM.

August 24, 1992 PR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

54736YEE WAS FEEDING COAL CRUSHER HOPPER FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON HE WENT TO THE CLINKER STORAGE AREA USING AN/INCLINED ROADWAY. THE LOADER ROLL OVER AND THE VICTIM'S HEAD WAS CRUSHER WITH THE 58497MENT.

September 20, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer Fatality · MACHINERY
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WITNESSES ALLEGE THAT THE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING AN AREA FOR THE TEMPORARY STORAGE OF STEEL BEAMS WHICH WERE BEING OFF-LOADED FROM A FLATBED TRUCK. WHILE THOSE BEAMS WERE SUSPENDED OVERHEAD BY NYLON SLINGS, THEY TILTED, SLID THROUGH THE SLINGS AND FELL, IMPACTING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD (FACE AREA). THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSFERRED BY AMBULANCE TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOU

Reportable incidents

196 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2020 · 3 incidents

July 11, 2020 PR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Se en contraba empleado en el cuarto hidraulico del enfriador poso su mano izquierda entre la Puerta y el marco de entrada. El viento la cerro y impacto sus dedos.

June 12, 2020 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

El empleado hacia labores de limpieza a traves de un escotilla de la tolva con espacio limitado el material bajo de forma inadvertida y golpeó la herramienta que a su vez golpió al empleado. EE was cleaning a hopper through a hatch with limited space. Material shifted and hit the tool which in turn hit the EE.

January 4, 2020 PR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In rigging process of mechanical piece when the crane operator picked up the piece it moved to the front and hit a wood pallet and the wood pallet hit the left foot of the miner.

2019 · 1 incident

July 22, 2019 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was was doing mechanical work, with a transport chain on links with chisel and hammer hand tools when a particle of metal was released that flew and embedded in the lower lip. Medical assistance to the employee was made.

2018 · 9 incidents

November 16, 2018 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking near urea dike and tripped on the ground. The employee say no to receive medical attention. Few days after, EE decided go to to receive medical attention.

November 16, 2018 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee slipped on wet road.

October 23, 2018 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked downs stairs slipped on step. No fall. EE has three points of support.

September 27, 2018 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

During lubrication process the miner made contact with hot grease at mills number 3.

August 7, 2018 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall down stairs

Employee walked down stairs, at the end of the stairs they slipped and fell to the ground.

April 13, 2018 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

Maintenance employees were working with a large piece of metal in the mechanics shop. The piece moved of the work table, the employee realized that the piece would fall where ee was. The employee evades the piece causing the helmet to fall to the floor and hit the head with the edge of the table. Also, the shin of the left leg is lacerated with the piece that was on the floor.

February 22, 2018 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against a moving object

This report is prepared to comply the requirements of MHSA. 2/22/18, employee alleges that when ee performed the cleaning activities using the skip loader in the transporte#3, hurts ee back after hitting a bean when leaving the area. 2/26/18 employee was referred to Argos Medical provider which referred to workers compensation.

January 26, 2018 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 1/26/18, employee informs of a severe chest pain. We proceed to transport the employee for medical treatment. On 1/29/18, the employee proceeds to visit EE's personal MD, who recommended work rest. On 2/1/18, employee go to the Emerg room do to continue chest pain, where EE was evaluated and diagnostic muscular sprain work related and was referred to workers compensation.

2017 · 5 incidents

December 28, 2017 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

During the process of completing the unblocking of the 4B pre-heating cycle, the production supervisor stepped on the remaining material, trusting that it was cold after applying air to it, resulting in a warming of the boot of the left foot causing a blister.

December 22, 2017 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

The employee carrying out the replacement and mounting of the bearing at the central screw conveyor of the Bag house, climbed to a platform with approx. height 3'7". When employee tries to get off it, slips and falls to the ground hitting back and shoulder blade on the right side.

August 14, 2017 PR · Metal/Non-Metal janitor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in front Technical offices when employee slip & fall on the road. The road had the present of some liquid in a small perimeter

February 12, 2017 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from machine

BAJANDOSE DEL LOADER POR LA ESCALERA CREYO HABIA LLEGADO AL FINAL, FALTANDO UN ESCALON, SE FUE HACIA ATRAS Y DE LADO, CAYENDO DE ESPALDA HACIA LA CADERA DERECHA. ***Getting off the loader ladder, EE thought they had arrived at the end and missed a step. Fell backward and landed on the right hip and back. Translated by C. Seward***

January 9, 2017 PR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against a moving object

INFORMO SE HABIA DADO UN GOLPE EN LA RODILLA DERECHA Y QUE TENIA MOLESTIA. *Reported have been knocked on the right knee and that I had pain.

2016 · 5 incidents

October 24, 2016 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

In the packaging area one operator got faint due to previous medical conditions, when operator fell injured one finger of right hand, needed stitches in finger. Operator has previous medical conditions which are under medical investigation for the faint.

August 30, 2016 PR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Personal se acerco barandal de seguridad provisional establecido con cable de metal, se sento sobre ella y se columpio. Según testigos. Translation by C. Seward: According to witnesses, employee sat on a temporary railing of metal cable. The employee swung on the cable and employee fell.

July 15, 2016 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was closing the clinker feeder belt guillotine. When the employee had finished; Employee began walking on the grating walkway to exit the area when employee struck knee against the conveyor belt. The employee got a superficial wound on knee that needed 2 stiches as treatment.

May 24, 2016 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two employees were making a lifting for engaging an electrical engine; they lifted using the ball Eye ring and the reducer part of the engine. One employee put hand under the suspended load (engine) to install the screw at its base when The Eye ball ring came off the engine making the engine to get down and catching right hand fingers ( middle and ring fingers )

April 16, 2016 PR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

The loader operator introduced left hand in the air conditioning unit. EE suffered a cut on the index finger.

2015 · 8 incidents

November 23, 2015 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee did not take precautions when he closed the door of the elevator and this cause pricked one finger.

August 17, 2015 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The supervisor went to see the pump area were one diesel pump was having problems. At the moment he was getting near to the pump, the valve at the exit of the pump got loose from the fitting and started spray diesel all over the supervisor.

August 15, 2015 PR · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

During the third shift the lab technician informs to the plant foreman that she was not feeling well, due a strong smell in the laboratory caused by release of air and oil from the x rays machine compressor in the Lab. The plant foreman reaches Laboratory and felt the strong odor, employee was retired from the area, and compressor was shut off

June 16, 2015 PR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic STRIKING OR BUMPING
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

The employee was walking by "BELT MARGINAL" towards the discharge. Slightly touched his helmet to a pipe passing through the area to 62 inches high, causing the employee to strain his neck. There was a preexisting condition.

April 22, 2015 PR · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was working on the stretch wrapper machine. He had to bring down the tower, do the Lock out and go into the area where the dispenser is. At that point he hit the top sheet dispenser structure with his body and lost his balance getting injured on the left side his eye by hitting the base of the photocell.

March 19, 2015 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleged discomfort in both knees and hips due to the frequency of going up and down the cement silos stairs. Employee condition is being medically evaluated to determine if it is related to work.

January 26, 2015 PR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against a moving object

DURANTE EL TURNO EL OPERADOR INDICO QUE CHOCO CON ALGO, ENTIENDE FUE UN MURO, PERO CONTINUO OPERANDO (During the shift the operator indicated the loader collided with something, understand it was a wall, but continued to operate.)

January 14, 2015 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was working above the old Finish Mill#1 roof in a manlift trying to remove a purlin, He step out of the man lift cage & walked on the roof, the roof collapsed & fell aprx.4 feet hanging from his arms between a structure channel and a cross bar;& rescued by another manlift;he suffers scratches under his arms & hands; he was wearing the PPE including harness fall protection.

2014 · 5 incidents

September 7, 2014 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving a fan frames from shell, supporting other employees in the task when he felt some back discomfort.

June 10, 2014 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assigned to install the grilled plates on the IKN of the cooler; in the process of installing the plates he felt a sharp pain on his lower back when he extended his body forward during the process. The employee was wearing his PPE.

May 1, 2014 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting with an oxygen/acetylene torch a flat metal sheet in the workshop, while doing the final cut a piece of 14" X 27" X3/8" slide from the workbench falling into his left foot. Employee was wearing his PPE.

February 24, 2014 PR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against a moving object

AL TERMINAR EL TURNO EL DIA 21 DE FEBRERO DE 2014, INDICO LE DOLIA LA ESPALDA BAJA Y SE REPORTO AL FONDO DEL SEGURO DEL ESTADO EL 24 DE FEBRERO DE 2014. EN EL FONDO LO ENVIARON A DESCANSAR. Per translation: "At end of tour 2/21/14 the miner complained of lower back pain. On 2/24/14 the miner reported to WC for evaluation and was sent home to rest"

January 8, 2014 PR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down the ramp passing underneath the marginal belt conveyor and slipped loosing his step. He tried to maintain his balance to avoid the fall, he twist his body with force and felt a sudden pain in his lower back. The employee reported immediately to his supervisor and notify discomfort he was feeling in his lower back.

2013 · 4 incidents

October 8, 2013 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The shift supervisor went to the iron feeder and noticed that it was clogged and raw material mixed with cement. Then the shift supervisor and the shift mechanic started to hit the material with a spear to break material formations and began to go down. They used a hammer and the spear together. After these work the supervisor began to feel discomfort in his left shoulder.

October 1, 2013 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing overhead welding under the vacuum truck tank. Suddenly he feel pain in his right shoulder when finishing the job.

September 7, 2013 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was sent to unclog the iron hopper. To loosen the material, the employee hit several times the hopper close to the discharge. When he was doing this operation, failed with the hammer and hit one of the ribs of the hopper with the left thumb causing a cut that was required 4 stitches.

August 2, 2013 PR · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling cable through conduit during a system repair and the bending, pulling, and stretching caused a lower back strain.

2012 · 6 incidents

November 27, 2012 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was trying to break the plate lock to gain access to their tools because he forgot the keys. During the process, he was using a homemade pipe lance as a bar to pull the plate and break it. He made a strong force and the lance slipped between the door and plate causing the fifth finger to get over the plate edge causing a cut over the nail and finger's body.

August 27, 2012 PR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sent to the cooler electrical room for cleaning and maintenance purpose. When finished the job he passes in front of the cooler hydraulic room that had tree leaves and mud in the floor he slipped but not fell and the force made to avoid the fall cause the right leg muscle to strain.

June 24, 2012 PR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A supervisor was working with the cooler that stop suddenly. To emptied the cooler two hydraulic jacks of approximately 10-20 lbs. were used in the drive #2 area. The two jacks barely move the grates and supervisor decides to use a big hydraulic jack, the jack slips forward and the supervisor tried to pull it back and feel a sharp pain in his back and right leg.

May 27, 2012 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working with the Roller Mill pneumatic crane chains. He tried to drive a stretch of chains up by hands to unravel the base of the crane, and during the action he injured his back. He was complaining of back pain.

March 7, 2012 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was walking in direction to the crossbelt analyzer and passed close to the kiln inlet seal located on the ground floor and step on a small pile of limestone material spilled (aprox 14"). The pile of material was hot inside and the material enter the boots causing 2nd degree burns to the back of the ankles.

February 3, 2012 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was absent of work due to pain in the left shoulder. He was referred to state workers compensation insurance company by his doctor. He was sent to the company physician for evaluation and they determine to send him to state workers compensation insurance too because they determined that the pain is related to work activities.

2011 · 2 incidents

October 4, 2011 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing Loss.

August 3, 2011 PR · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Office employee was walking from the parking area to the offices administration building, she slip and fall (same level) in the sidewalk at the entrances of the administration building during heavy rains. Employee was returning from her lunch break. As result of the fall the employee suffers a contusion on her left hand and minor scratches on both knees.

2010 · 5 incidents

July 20, 2010 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing lubrication schedule at the D21 conveyor belt, he reported that while filling the gearbox standing over the conveyor frame he partially lost his balance and to avoid the fall, grab the frame with his left hand. Afterward employee reported pain on his left shoulder.

May 4, 2010 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing the conveyor belt #2 of the cement Finish Mill #2; while in the process, employee picked up an end of the chain and launched towards the other side of the belt experiencing an intense pain on his left arm shoulder.

March 9, 2010 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was adjusting belt cleaner of conveyor belt #8 head pulley with an adjustable wrench hand tool; the wrench slipped from his hand impacting the base support ribs of the conveyor with his right hand 4th finger tip.

March 3, 2010 PR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Supervisor was inspecting the pinions of a blower at the mechanical shop. During the inspection he moved the gears by hand and his left hand second finger got pinched between the blower gears. Left hand 2nd finger tip fracture.

February 2, 2010 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was performing belt mounting at the high speed crusher roller. Lockout was in place. Employees were moving the belt roller by hand to get in place the belts. Employee was standing on the pulley base when suddenly slipped and grasp the inside belt with right hand and got trapped between belt & pulley. Employee suffer a finger tip fracture of right hand 4th finger.

2009 · 9 incidents

November 30, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was performing a cleaning process to the high speed crushing mass with a hand tool (twibil) when his left hand was smashed between handtool handle and a door frame.

July 23, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was doing routine lubrication of Roller Mill tires, inside the equipment; his right foot got stuck between the side ring protection bars, lost his balance and fell, bumping himself against the equipment.

July 13, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was performing an installation of the inspection registry in the discharge hopper of belt 3 in the FM#2. During installation he was looking for support when he stepped back and his left foot fell down thru the vertical ladder opening.

July 3, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was on his way to the clinker ranch to collect lab sample; inside the ranch after collecting the samples he triped over clinker gravel, lost his balance and felt to the ground on same level. As result of the fall the employee landed over his left arm and suffers a hairline wrist fracture.

June 6, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was feeding the clinker marginal hopper during the 3rd shift. He stepped down from the loader to check on the clinker marginal conveyor belt. There is a small ramp next to the hopper that leads to the clinker transport belt area, on his way down the ramp he slipped and fell, injuring his left knee.

May 7, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slip and fall over gravel after heavy rains on his way to collect laboratory samples, at the clinker cooler west side ramp.

February 17, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Supervisor was initiating the start-up process of the Roller Mill,by overload of material in the mill table,he proceeded to rotate the table with the auxiliary motor. The auxiliary motor has a manual coupling to start-up the engine in local; the handle had a pneumatic coupling mechanism; it failed to connect properly causing the handle to bounce back hitting his right hand.

February 11, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee operating the automatic bag filling machine and noticed malfunction of the bag applicator; he removed the guard that protects the pulley and introduced his hand to check the belts; his arm obstructed the photocell device activating the spout mechanism. His left hand got caught between the belt & pulley.

February 9, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Maintenance work was being performed inside the first chamber of the cement mill #3, several plate liners were being replaced. Employee was welding inside the mill standing on the first rung (bottom) of the access ladder while welding the plates; he stepped down, got tangled on his own boot shoelace & fell backwards, falling over the bed of balls. Employee fell from 12" high.

2008 · 3 incidents

October 23, 2008 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was preparing area and materials to start working on the big bags packing site. He proceeds to receive a pallet of empty bags, once on location he proceeds to remove the wrapping ropes around the pallet. One of the strings got jammed so he pulled it out with force, the string got loose, the employee lost his balance and felt backward landing on his back.

October 20, 2008 PR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sales representative from outside supply company was at the plant taking measurements and quoting for replacements of fire rated doors at the electrical rooms. Walking down the access ramp to the clinker transport electrical room, he slip and fall over some clinker and gravel, and twist his left ankle.

August 21, 2008 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a steel wheelbarrow to remove spilled material around conveyor belt #6. The repetitive motions to overturn and empty the wheelbarrow strained his right hand and wrist.

2007 · 3 incidents

May 12, 2007 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was working in the removal of gear box from the spare drive shaft of E01 chain. Two hydraulic jacks with supplemental pieces were used. While the jacks were in pressure the gear box was heated to clear the interference between the couplings. As the coupling came loose one of the supplements slipped out and hit the employee on his right leg.

February 27, 2007 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing routine work on the oil change service ramp. After cleaning the area, he proceeded to service one of the company vehicles, during which he slipped and fell through the service ramp opening (4 ft. high), to the ground and injured himself above the right eyebrow.

January 18, 2007 PR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Flash burns (electric)

Employee was at the electrical room of Mill 3 to reset apron feeder of slag conveyor motor. The breaker lever was tripped and he couldn't reset the lever to the OFF position so he proceeded to open the panel door. He used a screwdriver to push the lever into the OFF position for resetting, then pushed the lever to the ON position when a sudden arc and explosion occurred.

2006 · 8 incidents

December 20, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Workers were preparing to remove the roller bearing from the intermediate symetro gear using a tri-jaw hydraulic gear puller. After securing the puller and applying the pressure, they started warming up the roller so it would begin loosening the bearing. On a sudden release of the bearing, one of the puller jaws slung out impacting the worker's left hand and chest.

November 26, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee and supervisor were moving a portable fan which was cooling #9 kiln bearing. In lifting the fan the casing was hot because of radiation from the kiln shell; the employee was not wearing gloves, so he dropped the fan at the contact with the hot metal, trapping his left hand index finger between the edge of the fan and a bin. Causing fracture of the finger.

August 9, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slip and fell in the parking lot. Walkway was wet and slippery due to water leakage of an underground water pipe. Employee fell hitting his right elbow against the pavement.

July 21, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was assembling an electrical control panel at the Electrical workshop workbench. To test the control circuit he energized the 120V power source. While fastening the cables with tie straps, his left hand slipped and came in contact with the thyristor cooling fan (3X3 inches), lacerating the tip of his left hand 5th finger.

July 17, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was opening the clinker feed elevator for bucket repairs; they were adjusting the counterweight guide and the guide beam shifted out of place, hitting his right foot.

March 17, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a tide rod pin from the roller mill hydraulic piston. While holding the nut wrench in position, his coworker struck the wrench with a 20 pound sledge hammer to loosen the nut. With the impact the wrench slipped out, and pinned his left hand third finger against a steel bin.

March 10, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was moving a wood pallet and cut his left hand small finger with a scrap of metal. Laceration required stitches.

January 23, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was placing the babbit (bearing) of Finish Mill #2 electrical motor into the sleeve support. The babbit slipped and pinched his left index finger against the support, causing a puncture wound to his finger.

2005 · 7 incidents

November 22, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Flash burns (electric)

Production supervisor was preparing to lockout cement mill #2. In the process of performing the lockout, the supervisor had to lower the mill main breaker,the breaker would not lower easily, so he opened the side panel to release the breaker latch,while attempting this action an arc was created and escaped through the open panel, burning his right arm.

August 11, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Shift supervisor stepped over a water pipe line to check level of a 30 gal vertical rervoir tank; he slipped and fell dislocating his left hand wrist.

June 27, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee referred low back pain probably caused by a slip & fall that he experienced about two months ago, when he tripped over an iron rod while walking in the plant. Medical evaluation indicates lumbar sprain.

June 1, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Independent truck driver assistant fell behind the cabin of the truck during initial movement of the truck while removing the side straps of the tarp and was roll over by the first set of wheels on the back of the truck.

May 19, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by falling object

He stepped over some accumulated material to inspect the space between the loader ramp & the feeder; he stepped back on to the platform and accidentally moved a piece of scrap metal that was lying against a beam; he bent down to check chain conveyor & the piece of metal slipped & fell on his back.

January 25, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking with some difficulty due to gout pain of right knee. On way to get toolbox, EE slips and fell, and twisted knee. EE continues working regular shifts; on 1/31/05, was sent to get medical attention. EE knee condition was aggravated by the excess tension of the knee when EE tries to avoid the fall.

January 14, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was making perforations to a 1" rubber conveyor belt with the arbor press at the machine shop. After completing various punch, the 3/4" hollow punch bit slip-out from the press hitting the employee right hand third finger.

2004 · 8 incidents

December 27, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping in moving a 55 gallon oil drum from a wood pallet located at the warehouse entrance; next to the pallet was a garbage metal container. When the employee rotated the drum it turned over and caught his right-hand thumb against the metal container, crushing his thumb.

October 29, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall down stairs

Plant Foreman was doing his routine shift walk around. On his way down thru the rear stairs from the control room to the clinker storage silos, one of the stair treads broke loose causing the employee to lose his balance; his right leg went thru the opening and he felt frontward, hitting his right knee on the next tread. Employee suffered a muscle sprain and mild knee contusion.

September 19, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

During the plant shutdown work ee was assigned to remove spilled material around the plant, particularly inside clinker cooler, kiln and roller mill. During the clean up work additional shoveling was required to remove compacted clinker from the cooler and compacted raw material from discharge hoppers

June 24, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE HAMMER PLATES FROM THE SECONDARY CRUSHER, WHILE HAMMERING WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER TO DETACH THE PLATES, A METAL PARTICLE OF APPROX. 1mm SNAPPED OFF THE PLATE, IMPACTING EE'S RIGHT LEG. THE METAL FRAGMENT CUT INTO THE SKIN & BECAME EMBEDDED.

April 28, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING DUST COLLECTOR BAGS ON TOP OF RAW MATERIAL SILO, AFTER FINISHING THE JOB HE REMOVED THE R0PE ATTACHED TO SECURE DUST COLLECTOR DOOR. THE WIND SLAMMED THE DOOR AGAINST THE EE LEFT ARM CAUSING A 3/4" LACERATION THAT REQUIRED MED ATTENTION & STITCHES.

April 15, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGE THAT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A METAL PIECE STUCK AT THE DISCHARGE OF THE RECLAIMER TO THE CONVEYOR BELT # 13, HE FELT A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS BACK AND LOST HIS BALANCE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING HIS REGULAR SHIFTS. ON 4/19/04 EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HIS BACK PAINS. ON 4/21/04 DOCTORS RECOMMENDED BED REST FOR 7 DAYS.

April 14, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGED THAT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A 40 LB. RADIATOR AT THE FM#3, HE FELT A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING HIS REGULAR SHIFTS. ON 4/19/04 EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HIS SHOULDER PAIN. ON 4/22/2004 DOCTORS RECOMMENDED BED REST FOR 10 DAYS.

February 17, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED SWELLING OF HIS RIGHT KNEE ALLEDGELLY CAUSE BY WORKING ON HIS KNEES OVER A METAL GRATING AT THE CONVEYORS BELTS. MEDICAL EVALUATION SHOWS DEGENERATIVE OSTEOARTHRITIS, JOINT FUSION AND POSSIBLE MENISCAL TIER. EE REPORTED HIS CONDITION AFTER RETURNING FROM HIS VACATION PERIOD. CAS WAS REFERED TO THE PUERTO RICO STATE WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND FOR MEDICAL TREATMEN

2003 · 9 incidents

December 9, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal

EE COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN CAUSED BY PRESSURE & REPETITIVE POUNDING MOVEMENT WHILE OPERATING THE FORKLIFT. MEDICAL EVALUATION REVEALED DISC PROTRUSIONS & LUMBAR SPODYLOSIS. HE HAS BEEN FORKLIF T OPERATOR FOR 32 YEARS.

December 5, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING USED WOOD PALLETS FROM THE FIRING FLOOR AREA WITH THE FORKLIFT. ONE OF THE PALLETS WAS CRUSHED AND DAMAGED. AS HE PROCEEDED TO DISMANTLE IT WITH A HAMMER, A PIECE OF NAIL BROKE LOOSE AND IMPACTED HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. AT THAT MOMENT THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES. THE IMPACT LACERATED THE EYE AND HE REQUIRED SURGERY.

November 12, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS OPERATING THE BOBCAT FOR CLEAN UP OF SPILL ASH MATERIAL FROM THE KILN INLET, APPARNTLY WHEN HE STEPPED OUT OF THE BOBCAT SOME HOT ASH MATERIAL FELL IN HIS LEFT HAND, CAUSING A MINOR B URN THAT THE EE TREATED HIMSELF WITH FIRST AID CREAMS AND CONTINUED WORKING SHIFT. ON 11-14-03 EE SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION BECAUSE OF INFECTION OF HIS HAND.

November 10, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal

HOUSEKEEPING EE WAS CLEANIING LOCKER ROOM AND BATHROOMS AREA, APPARENTLY HE SLIPPED AND FELL IN THE ENTRANCE STEPS. EE REPORTED THE INCIDENT AND CONTINUED WORKING HIS SHIFT. EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS RIGHT HAND/ ARM AND LOWER BACK. EE WAS REFERED FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.

August 29, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PERFORMING WATERJET CLEANING OF THE MMD- SECONDARY CRUSHER USING THE WOMA HIGH PRESSURE PUMP. AFTER FINISHING THE CLEANING HE ACCIDENTALLY SWIPED THE WATERJET OVER HIS LEFT FOOT WITH A PRESSURE OF 7,000 PSI, THE WATERJET SPRAY CUT THRU BOOT BOTH IN THE STEEL TOE SECTION AND A SMALL SECTION ABOVE THIS WHERE THERE WAS ONLY LEATHER ALLOWING A STREAM OF HIGH PRESSURE WATER

May 19, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE'S WERE ASSIGNED TO REMOVE TENSION BY LIFTING THE COUNTERBALANCE OF CONVEYOR BELT. THEY STARTED SETTING UP THE BELT & HOOKING THE SLINGS TO THE CRANE & COUNTERBALANCE, THE CRANE STARTED LIFT ING W/O ANY DIFFICULTY. IN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE BOOM TURNTABLE STARTED RIPPING APART, CAUSING THE BOOM TO FALL OVER ONTO CONVEYOR BELT. EE HIT BY HANDRAILS & PINNED BETWEEN BELT & RAILS.

May 19, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS ASSIGNED TO REMOVE THE BELT TENSION BY LIFTING THE COUNTERBALANCE OF CONVEYOR BELT. EE POSITIONED THE CRANE EAST OF BELT. MAINTENANCE EE'S STARTED SETTING UP THE BELT & HOOKING THE SLIN GS TO THE CRANE & THE COUNTERBALANCE. THE CRANE STARTED LIFTING THE COUNTERBALANCE W/O ANY DIFFICULTY, THEN THE BOOM TURNTABLE STARTED RIPPING APART, EE JUMPED FROM THE CRANE & WAS INJURED.

May 19, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE'S WERE ASSIGNED TO REMOVE THE BELT TENSION BY LIFTING THE COUNTERBALANCE OF CONVEYOR BELT. THEY STARTED SETTING UP THE BELT & HOOKING THE SLINGS TO THE CRANE & THE COUNTERBALANCE. THE CRANE STARTED LIFTING W/O ANY DIFFICULTIES. THEN THE BOOM TURNTABLE STARTED RIPPING APART, CAUSING THE BOOM TO FALL OVER ONTO THE CONVEYOR BELT. EE WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL & BELT. FX BACK.

March 27, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CONDUCTING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION OF THE PRE-HEATER TOWER PRIOR TO START-UP OF KILN #3. WHILE CHECKING THE TIPPING VALVE OF CYCLONE #4A,HE PUSHED THE LEVEL/WEIGHT ARM TO CHECK MOVEMENT AND WITH A SUDDEN ? HE GOT HIS THIRD FINGER/RT.HAND SMASHED AGAINST AN UPPER STEEL BEAM.

2002 · 6 incidents

December 4, 2002 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE E-14 CHAIN BUCKET ELEVATOR AND HE FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING PIECES WITH THE CAIN PULLEY, AND CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL THE END OF HIS S HIFT. EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN AND WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION. MEDICAL EVALUATION REFERED AS MUSCULAR STRAIN.

August 13, 2002 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall onto or against objects

DURING REGULAR OPERATION OF PACKING LINE #2, THE HORIZONTAL PROPELLER SPOUT #10 OF THE VENTOMATIC PACKER MACHINE GOT PLUGGED WITH A SMALL PIECE OF METAL. THE OPERATOR PROCEED TO STOP THE MACHI NE AND STARTED TO RELEASE THE PULLEY WASHER WITH A PIPE WRENCH OF 36". IN HIS ATTEMPT TO UNSCREW THE PULLEY WASHER THE WRENCH SLIPPED FROM THE WASHER AND HE FELT AGAINST THE SPOUT FRAME, INJU

April 30, 2002 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA BY HIS ATTENDING DR., DUE TO A PARTICULAR ACTION OR ACTIVITY IN HIS WORKPLACE. NO SPECIFIC ACTIVITY WAS ESTABLISHED FOR HIS CON DITION, BUT EE IS ENGAGED IN REPETITIVE LIFTING AND PULLING ACTIVITIES.

March 8, 2002 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WORKING IN THE REPLACEMENT OF DRAG CHAINS OF THE CLINKER ELEVATOR USING AN HYDRAULIC PRESS TO CLAMP CHAIN BUCKETS; WHILE USING THE PRESS ON ONE OF THE BUCKETS A METAL FRAGMENT SNATCHED FROM BUCKET PIN IMPACTING THE EE IN HIS LT. SIDERIB AREA, CAUSING A SUPERFICIAL PUNCTURE CUT. EEWAS STANDING AT A DISTANCE OF 5-6 FEET WEARING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

March 8, 2002 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING THE FORKLIFT TO TRANSPORT EQUIPTO THE CLINKER ELEVATOR WORKING PLATFORM, WHILE ELEVATING THE LIFT TOWER HE NOTICED THAT THE PRESSURE HOSE WAS LOOSE. IN HIS INTENTION TO ACCOMO DATE THE HOSE TO IT'S RAIL HE ACTIVATED THE LIFTCONTROL AND HIS LT. HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BACKREST OF THE FORKLIFT AND THE TOWER. THE EE SUFFERED A SEVERE CONTUSION WITH LIGHT CUT.

February 25, 2002 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A 75LB. NITROGEN GAS CYLINDER AT THE ELECTRICAL ROOM OF CEMENT FINISH MILL #2, INTHE ATTEMPT TO LIFT IT AT THE ENTRANCE STEPS W/ THE HELP OF CO-WORKER THE CYLINDER SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIM IN BOTH 1ST & 2ND FINGERS OF HIS RT. HAND. EE SUFFERED CUTS IN BOTH FINGERS AND STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

2001 · 5 incidents

December 14, 2001 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGED RECURRENT LOW BACK PAIN FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. AFTER MEDICATL EVALUATIONS WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE MUSCULAR SPASM, PROBABLY CAUSED BY IMPROPER LIFTING.

November 5, 2001 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS REPLACING THE TIE ROD INSIDE THE ROLLER MILL. VENTILATION INSIDE THE MILL WAS INDUCED BYTHE NORMAL AIRFLOW SYSTEM. AT A CERTAIN MOMENT ALOW VOLTAGE FAILURE OCCURS CAUSING THE BAGHOUSE VENTILATION FANS TO FAIL AND THE SYSTEM BECOMES POSITIVE CREATING A DENSE CLOUD OF DUST IN THE MILL. AS HE RUSHED OUT OF THE AREA HE TRIPPED & FELL TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE & INHALED DUST.

November 5, 2001 PR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SUPERVISING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TIE-ROD INSIDE THE ROLLER MILL. VENTILATION INSIDE THE MILL WAS CAUSING THE BAGHOUSES VENTILATION FANS TO FAIL AND THE SYSTEM BECAME POSITIVE CREATING A DENSE CLOUD OF DUST IN THE MILL. AS THE EE RUSH OUT OF THE AREA HE TRIPPED AND FELL WITHT THE DIFFICULTY OF GETTING OUT EMPLOYEE INHALES DUST CAUSING DIFFICULTY TO BREATHE.

September 11, 2001 PR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

CONTRACTOR WORKER WAS DOING ROUTINE MAINTENACE IN THE GREEN AREAS NEXT TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND SCALE BUILDINGS. THE WORKER WAS OPERATING THE LAWN MOWER TRACTOR, A PIECE OF TREE TRUNK GOT ST UCK UNDER THE MOWER BLADES, AT THAT MOMENT THE WORKER STEP OUT OF THE TRUCK WITH THE EQUIPMENT RUNNING, THE TRACTOR WAS IN A SLOPE, HIS RIGHT LEG GOT UNDER THE MOWER BLADE.

July 13, 2001 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CUTTING PORTION OF THE COAL CONVEYOR BELTFOR REPLACEMENT. WHILE TEARING OUT THE DAMAGED BELT AN AMOUNT OF COAL DUST COVERED HIS FACE. HE REMOVED THE DUST FROM HIS FACE, CLEANED HIS SAFE TY GLASSES & CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL THE END OF HIS SHIFT. NEXT DAY HE CAME TO WORK COMPLAINING THAT HIS EYES WERE SWOLLEN, RED & HAD SOME VISION DIFFICULTY.

2000 · 7 incidents

October 13, 2000 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE INSTALLATION OF REFRACTORY BRICKS IN THE ROTORY KILN. A FULL PALLET OF BRICKS WAS BROUGHT IN BY THE FORKLIFT; THE FORKLIFT LIGHTLY IMPACTED THE ARC MOLD TABLE CAUSI NG A SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE HYDRAULIC JACKS & THEBRICKS ON THE MOLD FRAME FELL DOWN ON THE TABLE,IMPACTING THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS. HE RECEIVED FIRST AID & ON 10/16 HE STARTED MEDICAL DISABILITY.

August 17, 2000 PR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES SUFFERING FROM BACK PAINS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME CAUSED BY LIFTING AND PUSHING HEAVY BOXES. AFTER MEDICAL EVALUATION HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS LUMBO SACRAL STRAIN.

August 3, 2000 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING TO THE BAGHOUSE #3; HE SLIPPED ON WET SLURRY MATERIAL, FELL TO THE FLOOR AND STRAINED HIS KNEE.

July 26, 2000 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPLACING A BROKEN DRIVE PIN FROM THE BEDECHI CRUSHER FLY WHEEL, THE PIN WAS TOO TIGHT, HE USED A SLEDGEHAMMER AND A FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER TO DRIVE IT OUT, ON A SUDDEN STROKE, HE BUSTE D HIS FINGER.

April 25, 2000 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CRANE OPERATOR WAS DOING MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TO THE CRANE, HE WAS SETTING THE CARBURATOR WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE CRESCENT KEY HE WAS USING SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND HIS LEFT HAND WAS C AUGHT BY THE FAN BLADES.

March 19, 2000 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING IN THE SCALE WEIGHT AJDSTING BALANCING THE CHOCK BOTTLES, IN THE PROCESS OF LOWERING THE SUPPORTING BAR OF THE SCALE, HIS LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING BAR OF THE SCALE & THE SHOCK BOTTLE. EE SUFFERED A FINGERTIP FRACTURE OF HIS LEFT HAND 3RD FINGER

February 16, 2000 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO THE FINISH MILL #3 SLIPPED IN SOME CLINKER AND FELL TO THE GROUND, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE AND BRUISED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

1999 · 6 incidents

October 30, 1999 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE CRUSHER PULLEY, THE PULLEY STEEL ROD CRACK AND PIECE OF THE ROD SPLIT OUT IMPACTING THE EMPLOYEE IN HIS RIGHT THIGH. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AT A DISTANCE OF SIX FT FROM THE PULLEY.

August 10, 1999 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING SPILLED DUST ASHES WITH THE BOBCAT, IN THE AREA BELOW THE KILN SEAL. A SUDDEN RELEASE OF COLD MATEIRAL CAME OUT FROM TEH ASH DUCT, CREATING A DUST CLOUD IN THE AREA, CAU SING A SEVERE IRRITATION TO HIS EYES. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

July 9, 1999 PR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUPERVISOR WAS VERIFING THE DUST COLLECTOR OF THE POLDOS WEIGH SYSTEM TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE MATERIAL OBSTRUCTION. HE INTRODUCE HIS RIGHT HAND THRU AN INSPECTION PLATE WITH THE EQUIPMENT IN IOP ERATION AND THE BLADES OF THE ROTARY AIR LOCK VALVE CAUGHT HIS HAND EE SUFFER INJURY IN THE 2,3RD & 4TH FINGERS, WITH PARTIAL AMPUTATION OF THE 3RD FINGERTIP

June 3, 1999 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO THE CLINKER RECLAIM AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED ON GRANULATED CLINKER AND FELT. HE SUFFERED A LACERATION ON HIS RIGHT LEG AND CONTUSIONS ON HIS RIGHT ARM AND THIGHS.

May 28, 1999 PR · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS POSITIONING THE DUST SWEEPER TRUCK, IN ORDER TO MOVE IT WITH THE FORKLIFT. WHEN HE CAME OUT OF THE SWEEPER CABIN, THE CABIN DOOR CLOSED ON HIM AND HE GOT STRUCKED AGAINST THE SWEEPER, R ECEIVING A DEEP CUT ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.

May 18, 1999 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING THE AUTOMATIC BAG FILLING MACHINE AND NOTICE A MALFUNCTION OF THE BAG APPLICATOR, IN THE COURSE OF POINTING OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE AUTOMATIC APPLICATOR, HE ACTIVATED THE MACHINE AND HIS LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BAG APPLICATOR ROLLERS.

1998 · 3 incidents

August 3, 1998 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STEPPED OVER A NAIL AND GOT A PUNCTURE CUT THROUGH HIS LEFT BOOTS.

May 3, 1998 PR · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OUT OF WORK FOR TWO DAYS AND RETURNED TO WORK TO HIS REGULAR SHIFT ON 5-6-98 WITH A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE SLIP INDICATING THE REASON FOR HIS ABSENCE WAS TENDONITIS OF HIS LEFT ARM. UPDATE : ON 6-9-99 CONFERENCE WITH MSHA DETERMINED INCIDENT WAS NOT WORK RELATED.

January 21, 1998 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CALL IN SICK TO HIS REGULAR SHIFT ON 1-21-98. HE RETURNED BACK TO WORK ON 2-1-98 WITH A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE SLIP THAT INDICATED THE REASON FOR HIS ABSENCE WAS A BACK MUSCLE SPASM.

1997 · 6 incidents

October 7, 1997 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DEVELOPED REPETED DISORDERS TRAUMA IN BOTH HANDS. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME - DURING THE COURSE OF HIS WORK.

September 3, 1997 PR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RE STARTING SCREW CONVEYOR 2 OF THE COAL PLANT, HE INTENDED TO TESTE FOR VOLTAGE IN THE BREAKER USING A MULTI METER INSTRUMENT, APPRENTLY HE MISUSED. THE INSTRUCMENT C AUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE BREAKER. AS RESULTOF THE EXPLSION THE EE SUFFERED SERIOUS BURNS OF BOTH HANDS.

August 25, 1997 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON TOP OF THE FIFTH WHEEL OF THE WATER TANK TRUCK, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STEP DOWN, HE RESTED HIS LEFT HAND OVER THE FENDER SUPPORT. THE FENDER SUPPORT BROKE AND HE FELL TO THE FLOOR, INJURING HIS LEFT HAND.

July 11, 1997 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by falling object

DETERIORATED HEAVY GUTTER FELL ON SCAFFOLD WHILE EE WAS CHANGING HIS POSITION TO OTHER SIDE OF THE SCAFFOLD TO LOCK HIS SAFETY BELT & CONTINUE WORKING, PUSHING EE TO THE SURFACE FLOOR.

June 20, 1997 PR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPED BRONCHIAL ASTHMA DURING THE COURSE OF HIS WORK BY EXPOSURE TO NUISANCE DUST.

May 28, 1997 PR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TRIED TO MANUALLY PUSH A LOADED CEMENT BAGS PALLET WITH THE MACHINE RUNNING. HIS LEFT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WOOD PALLET & THE MOVING ROLLER.

1996 · 5 incidents

October 18, 1996 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DOING HOUSEKEEPING WORK AROUND THE CLINKER COOLER TRANSPORT, HE PLACE HIS LEFT HAND IN THE CONVEYOR RAILING, THE MOVING GEAR PINCHED THE TIP OF HIS WORKING GLOVE, SQUEEZING HIS FINGER T IP.

September 16, 1996 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

BASED ON THE INFORMATION COLLECTED TO THIS DATE, EE IN HIS ATTEMPT TO RECUE HIS CO-WORKERS, SUFFERED BURNS ON HIS LEFT ARM.

September 16, 1996 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

BASED ON THE INFORMATION COLLECTED AT THIS DATE,EMP IN HIS ATTEMPT TO RESCUE HIS COWORKERS, SUFFERED BURNS ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

September 16, 1996 PR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

BASED ON INFORMATION COLLECTED AT THIS DATE, SUPERVISOR, IN THE ATTEMPT OF RESCUING HIS PEERS, SUFFERED SERIOUS BURNS ON BOTH LEGS.

May 13, 1996 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF METAL WHILE HAMMERING A CHIESEL, TRYING TO REMOVE A NUT.

1995 · 7 incidents

December 16, 1995 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CHECKING THE AIR SLIDE GATE OF THE CEMENT PACKING MACHINE AND A SUDDEN BLOW OF CEMENT DUST IMPACTED HIS FACE AND EYES CAUSING SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.

September 24, 1995 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OFF THE BOB CAT AND HIS RIGHT FOOT GOT STRUCK BETWEEN THE STEP AND THE BUCKET, FALLING FORWARD, TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

May 17, 1995 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING INSTRUMENTATION LINE PIPES STANDING IN A PORTABLE LADDER THE LADDER SLIPPED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL FROM A HEIGHT OF 8 FT EMPLOYEE SUFFERED NOSE FRACTURE & FACE C ONTUSIONS

April 28, 1995 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OUT FROM THE LABORATORY, HE STUMBLE OVER SOME METAL RAILINGS ANG FELT TO THE FLOOR, INJURING HIS RIGHT FOREARM. DEEP PUNCTURE WOUND.

March 2, 1995 PR · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN DIRECTION TO FM#3, SOUTH ENTRANCE WHEN HE SLIP AND FALL FROM SAME LEVEL, DUE TO THE SLIPPERY CONDITION OF THE TERRAIN, DUE TO HEAVY RAINS.

January 23, 1995 PR · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A WOODBOARD BOX FILLED WITH RAW MATERIAL FOR LAB ANALYSIS. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AT THE UPPER STEP OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE LABORATORY AND HE FELL BACKWARD.

January 17, 1995 PR · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGED FEELING CAMPS IN THE NECK AND UPPER ARM AREAS. THE EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION ALLEGING CONDITION WAS WORK RELATED.

1994 · 6 incidents

December 29, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CLEANING BUILT UP DUST FROM A COLLECTING FUNNEL AT THE PREHEATER AREA. THE FLOOR WAS WET AND SLIPPERY. TO AVOID GETTING DUST OVER HIM, HE RAN, SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE FLOOR, GETTING HOT DUST IN HIS HANDS.

June 17, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHEN EE OPENED A HATCH I THE AREA OF THE CYCLONES THE HOT VAPOR IN THE SYSTEM CAUSED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS LEFT HAND

June 15, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by falling object

THE SECRETARY WAS FILING. WHEN SHE OPNED THE TOP DRAWER THE FILE CABINET FELL ON HE RCAUSING CUTS ON HER FOREHEAD AND BRUISES ON HER BODY.

June 2, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING IN THE SHOP HANDLING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WHICH WAS BEING LOWERED BY AN ELECTRIC CRANE. A SUDDEN MOVEMENT (SLIP?) BY THE BAR CAUSED A CUT TO HIS RIGHT THUMB.

April 21, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS TIGHTENING SOME BOLTS ON A BALL BEARING HOUSING WHEN THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS BACK.

April 15, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by falling object

SECRETARY WAS FILING, OPENED TOP DRAWER AND FILE CABINET FELL ON HER CAUSING CUTS ON HER FOREHEAD AND BRUISES ON HER BODY.

1993 · 5 incidents

December 18, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE FOUND HIMSELF SITUATED ON THE PLATFORM OF HIS TRUCK WAITING WHILE IT WAS BEING LOADED WITH CEMENT WHEN THE OPERATOR OF THE FINGER LIFT ARRANGED TO PLACE A LINE OF SACKS HITTING TH E EMPLOYEE SLIGHTLY IN THE LEFT LEG.

November 3, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Struck by falling object

EE, MECHANIC HELPER, REPAIRING EQUIPMETN WHEN THE AXLE FELL. VICTIM SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE THUMB OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

May 17, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from ladders

EE CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER LOST HIS BALANCE ON THE SECOND TO LAST STEP AND FELL 2 FEET LACERATING HIS RIGHT LEG AND INJURING HIS RIGHT HAND.

January 21, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall onto or against objects

VICTIM HELPING HIS SUPERVISOR LIFT THE COVER OF A DUST SEPARATER WHEN HE INJURED HIS RIGHT LEG AGAINST A SHARP CORNER OF THE EQUIPMENT WHEN THE COVER OVERBALANCED.

January 21, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE, SUPERVISOR, WITH HIS HELPER WAS LIFTING DUST SEPARATER COVER WHEN THE COVER OVERBALANCED CAUSING HIM TO FALL INTO THE HOPPER WHICH RESULTED IN VARIOUS INJURIES TO HIS LEFT ARM & CHES T.

1992 · 8 incidents

July 23, 1992 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A BIN OVEN OF COAL, HE WAS REMOVING THE ASH FROM THE OVEN, THERE WHERE HOT ASH AND COAL. WENT HE STARTER TO REMOVE THE ASH AND COAL IT FLEW OVER HIM AND PARTICLE OF H OT ASH AND COAL BURN HIS HAND AND ARMS.

July 8, 1992 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

10619EHOUSE ATTENDANT SLIPPED AND FELL SUSTAINING BRUISES ON BOTH LEGS AND A CUT ON THE HEAD.

April 20, 1992 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TRIED TO PUSH MATERIAL ACCUMULATED IN FRONT OF DOOR OF BY-PASS OF DUST COLELCTOR. THE AIR LOCK WAS RUNNING AND HE CAUGHT-IN HIS HEART AND INDEX FINGERS. LOST 1/3 OF HEART FINGER.

March 30, 1992 PR · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales POWERED HAULAGE
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Fall from machine

EE TRIED TO MOVE CAR IN REVERSE CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF WITYOUT CONTROL SHE JUMPED OFF CAR RECEIVING LACERATIONS ON HER BODY AN A CUT ON HER HEAD

March 10, 1992 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL WORKING ON THE DISCHARGE VALVE OF BULK CEMENT SILOS AND CEMENT FELL ON EMPL COVERING FROM THE HEAD TO TOE.INHALED CEMENT DUST CAUSING EMPL TO HAVE RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.

March 10, 1992 PR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management ELECTRICAL
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Flash burns (electric)

ENGINEER WAS TURNING ON THE MAIN SWITCH OF THE ID.FAN OF THE ROLLER MILL.THE PANEL EXPLODED CAUSING HIM 1 AND 2 DEGREE BURNS OF BOTH HANDS.

February 28, 1992 PR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GETTING UP A HEAVY BOX TO THE TRUCK WHEN THE FEEL STRONG PAIN IN THE WAIST

1991 · 8 incidents

December 5, 1991 PR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING A STAIR THAT WEIGHED 20 LBS FROM A HOLE OF 25 FEET DEEP AS HE WAS LIFTING THE STAIR HE FELT A PAIN ON HIS BACK MUSCLES, AND SPINE THE PAIN WOULD NOT GO ALWAY WITH MEDICATION.

October 31, 1991 PR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLING SOME SECURITY CHAIN TO PUT THEM ON TOP OF POLES WHEN HE SPRAIN HIS HIP AND FELL PAIN INGUINAL HERNIA

June 17, 1991 PR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Contact with electrical current

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN A TRAY IN CONTROL ROOM WHEN HE GET DOWN HE TOUCH A ELECTRIC CABLE THAT WAS NOT COVERED WITH TAPE

May 30, 1991 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING A SACK OF CEMENT FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT FOOT BETWEEN THE BARS OF CEMENT.

March 21, 1991 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

MECHANIC WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A CONVEYOR ROLLER REACHED FOR A PIECE OF PAPER STUCK IN A ROLLER AND CAUGHT HIS HAND IN THE ROLLER. HE JERKED HIS HAND BACK, BUT RECEIVED A DEEP LACERATION ON THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND.

March 6, 1991 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF SPANISH NARRAVTIVE FOLLOWS- VICTIM WAS DISCONNECTING A WATER HOSE WHEN SOME CINDERS POPPED OUT (OF THE FEEDER).AS HE TRIED TO GET AWAY,HE TRIPPED ON A FLAP OF THE FLOOR MAT FELL SITTING DOWN ON THE FLOOR AND FELT A SHARP PAIN AT THE WAIST.

February 28, 1991 PR · Metal/Non-Metal ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
San Juan Cement Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FEELING NERVOUS, HAD AN ACCELERATED PULSE AND WAS TREMBLING AND PALE. HE WENT TO DOCTOR WHO RECOMMENDED HE REPORT TO STATE HEALTH FOUNDATION.

February 4, 1991 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE MOUNTING A BELTS ON A COMPRESSER, VICTIM RECEIVED A CONTUSION ON THE FIRST JOINT OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER.

1990 · 22 incidents

December 29, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPANISH TRANSLATION TO FOLLOW(EE CLAIMS HE SLIPPED WHILE DOING HIS WORK,DIDN'T FALL,BUT SINCE THEN HAS FELT PAIN AT THE WAIST.

December 3, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
San Juan Cement Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPLAINS OF PAIN AND NOISE IN HIS LEFT EAR. BELIEVES THIS CONDITION IS RELATED TO THE AREA IN WHICH HE WAS WORKING.

November 5, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING A PIPE AT NO SIDE OF CYCLONES THE PIPE HIT HIM ON R LEG CAUSING AN INCISION AND CONTUSSION AT R KNEE

October 29, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man ELECTRICAL
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EE, WENT OT SWITHC OFF THE "BREAKER" OF THE CEMENT MILL. AS THE "BREAKER" CAME LOOSE AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF EE'S FACE, NECK, EAR, BACK, AND TO THE RIGH ARM AND HAND 3RD DEGREE BURNS.

August 14, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHEN HE WAS REMOVING SOME PULLEYS, HE SLIPPED HIS RIGHT HAND GETTING IT STUCK IN ONE OF THE PULLEYS, CAUSING LACERATION ON HIS FINGERS.

August 11, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper POWERED HAULAGE
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by powered moving object

THE EMPLOYER ALLEGES THAT HE WAS OVER CUTTING A BELT WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE GAVE REVERSE TO THE VAN WITHOUT KNOWING THAT THE EMPLOYEE,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS THERE,PROVOKING THEN A WOUND ON INJURE D'S BACK WITH THE VAN.

July 30, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHILE HE WAS WORKING HE FELT DIZZY NAUSEOUS & VOMITED CONTINUOUSLY EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTED BEFORE TO THE STATE INSURANCE FUND ON 05-09-89

June 30, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPL SLIPPED WHEN STARTED CLIMBING STAIRS TO OFFICE TRAILER AREA WAS SET DUE TO RAIN.

June 28, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHILE HE WAS REPAIRING AN EQUIPMEENT, HE ASKED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE FOR A PART AND WHEN HE WAS HANDLING OVER THE PART TO HIM THE PART FELL FROM HIS HAND FALLING ON HIS PINKY FINGER CAUSING HIM A CUT ON HIS FINGER.

June 23, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Fall down stairs

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS PAINTING WHEN HE SLIPPED FROM THE STAIRS AND HIT HIMSELF WITH ONE OF THE STAIRS WHILE TRYING NOT TO FALL ON THE FLOOR.

May 1, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS CHECKING A ROLLER OF ONE OF THE BELTS WHEN HE SLID FROM WHERE HE WAS STANDING GETTING HIS RIGHT HAND STUCK IN THE ROLLER.

April 29, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) STRIKING OR BUMPING
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS CLIMBING A STAIRS AND HE HIT ONE OF THE STEPS WIWTH HIS RIGHT KNEE HARMING HIS KNEE.

April 25, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS WALKING WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT FOOT.

March 17, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL ON IRON GRATE AND HELPER STRUCK THE GRATE,LOOSENING PART OF IRON WHICH INCRUSTATED(EMBEDDED? IN CHEST.

March 15, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS REPAIRING A PART OF A HEAVY EUIPMENT MOTOR. THE PART SLID FROM THE WEDGE FALLING ON HIM, GETTING HIS RIGHT SIDE OF THE THORAX AND HIS LEFT THIGH BONE.

February 21, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL ALLEGES THAT WHILE HE WAS REPAIRING TOWER LOCATED IN KINL #1 HE BEGAN FEELING DIZZY NAUSEA, BLURRY VISION & LOSS OF STRENGTH TO MAINTAIN ON FOOT.

February 9, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Fall down stairs

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS GOING UP THE STAIRS WHEN HE MADE A FALSE STEP FEELING PAIN ON HIS LEFT FOOT. HE CLAIMS PAIN ON HIS LEFT LEG AND IRRADIATING TOWARDS HIS BACK.

January 25, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE STATES THAT HE WAS BEND DOWN WELDING. WHEN HE STOOD UP, HE HIT HIS HEAD WITH A ANGULAR OBJECT. HE STATES THAT HE IS FEELING PAINS IN HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS.

January 23, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE SAID THAT HE WAS WALKING TO THE CRUSHER #3 WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN OVER HIS LEFT ARM.HE FEELS PAIN AND SLEEPINESS IN HIS LEFT ARM.

January 22, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE SAID THAT HE WAS WALKING IN HIS AREA OF WORK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN OVER HIS WRIST LEFT HAND.

1989 · 2 incidents

November 21, 1989 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A PASTE TANK. UPON REMOVING THE TANK COVER, THIS ONE FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND INJUR8ING HIS FINGERS.

November 13, 1989 PR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE WORKING ON DECKING INSTALLATION, HE FELL DOWN WITH ONE METAL SHEET HITTING THE GROUND.

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