Mining Incidents

Carmeuse Lime Inc Metal/Non-Metal

Carmeuse Lime Inc · Facility
Controlled by Carmeuse Holding SA
Detroit, Wayne County, MI  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2000365

Carmeuse Lime Inc has $7K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
97
Years on record
1984–2003
Latest incident
Jan 2003
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
82
citations
21
significant & substantial
$7,347
proposed penalties
$7,347
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
17
inspections on record
583
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 583 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Carmeuse Lime Inc has $7K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 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.
$7K
proposed penalties
$7K
current assessed
$7K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
82 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2003-01-23.
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
2003 Q3 0 0 0
2003 Q2 0 0 0
2003 Q1 10,536 40 11 3796.5
2002 Q4 25,558 5 2 195.6
2002 Q3 27,271 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 27,033 1 0 37.0
2002 Q1 26,563 2 1 75.3
2001 Q4 26,186 7 4 267.3
Show 7 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2001 Q3 27,365 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 28,149 3 0 106.6
2001 Q1 27,544 23 3 835.0
2000 Q4 24,516 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 26,479 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 22,384 1 0 44.7
2000 Q1 25,013 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
November 3, 1995 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · OTHER
Detroit Lime Company · Drowning

THE EE WAS ASSIGNED TO OPERATE A FORKLIFT TO LOAD TOTE BINS WITH PRODUCE LIME. THE FORKLIFT WAS FOUND PARKED WITH THE IGNITION TURNED OFF. THE EE WAS LAST SEEN APPROX. 445-500 PM AND IT WAS AS SUMED HE WENT ON BREAK. A SEARCH FOR THE EE STARTED APPROX. 530-545 PM AND WHEN HE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON SITE, AT HOME, OR AT SURROUNDING BUSINESS THE POLICE AND COAF GUARD WERE CALLED.

Reportable incidents

96 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2003 · 1 incident

January 19, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Contact with electrical current

THE EE'S VOLTAGE FIELD SENSOR, RATED 600 VOLTS, VAPORIZED IN THE 4800 VOLT ELECTRIC FIELD, WHILE HE WAS TESTING THE STARTER MOTOR FOR THE ID FAN. CAUSING BURNS TO HIS HANDS.

2002 · 20 incidents

November 25, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS RE-INSTALLING TANK LOADING SPOUT WHEN DUST FELL FROM ABOVE AND GOT IN BOTH EYES.

November 8, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE LOADING BAGS OF LIME DUST ENTERED EMPLOYEES EYES.

October 31, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Fall down stairs

EE STEPPED ON A STONE WHILE DECENDING STAIRS ANDSLIPPED, LANDING ON LEFT LEG.

October 2, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Fall down stairs

WHILE RAKING IN PIT EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND LANDED ON HIS KNEES ON THE STAIRS LEADING INTO PIT. NO RESTRICTIONS ORDERED BUT BECAME LOST TIME 1/15.

September 11, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SCRAP STEEL FROM COOLER PIT WITHOUT THE USE OF PPE (GLOVES) AND SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE PALM OF HIS HAND. FOUR STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

July 19, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS SPLICING A CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL ABOUT 2' TO THE GROUND.

July 5, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING A PIECE OF OVERHEAD METAL W/TORCH WHEN A NICKEL SIZE PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELL DOWN SLEEVE AND BURNED RIGHT WRIST.

June 12, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS DESCENDING THE END LOADER BY WAY OF THE ATTACHED LADDER WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL TO THE GROUND FROM ABOUT THE SECOND TO LAST RUNG, LANDING ON HIS BACKSIDE.

May 15, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING LIME WHEN HE REPORTED FEELING PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 5, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CLEANING OUT CASTABLES OUT OF VIBRATOR COOLER WHEN SOME OF IT FREED & SPLASHED UP IN HIS FACE. EE WAS WEARING GOGGLES.

April 26, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING A SHAFT WITH A SIX INCH PIPE WRENCH WHEN PIPE WRENCH SLIPPED AND FELL ON EE'S RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 24, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS OILING #5 SCREEN WHEN LIMEDUST GOT INTO HIS R EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

April 1, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS LOWERING NEW HEAD PULLEY ON #8 CONVEYOR INTO POSITION WHEN IT DROPPED AND HIS RIGHT HAND AND INDEX FINGER WAS PINCHED UNDER IT.

March 25, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WORKING BENT OVER, HARD HAT FELL OFF, EE STOOD UP TO PUT HARD HAT BACK ON, AND HIT HEAD ON STEEL BAR OVERHEAD.

March 7, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE STATES THAT WHILE LOADING TRUCKS, HE INHALED SOME LIMEDUST AND BEGAN TO FEEL IRRITATION AFTER HIS SHIFT.

February 24, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING DUST AT #3 BELT WHEN HE STATES THAT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

January 29, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE OPENED KILN DOOR & LIME DUST CAUSED CHEMICAL BURN TO LEFT EYE.

January 26, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver OTHER
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH PLANT WHEN WIND BLEW LIMEDUST INTO EYES. NOTE: HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON.

January 3, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS RAKING CHUNKS OF LIME OUT OF THE KILN WHEN DUST FLEW UP AND ONTO EMPLOYEE. NOTE: EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES & FACE SHIELD.

2001 · 16 incidents

November 14, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carmeuse Na · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE ID FAN TO FLUID DRIVE COUPLING BACK TOGETHER. HE WAS HOLDING THE COUPLING W/L HAND & HITTING IT W/ A HAMMER WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LEFT 4TH FINGER W/ THE HAMMER.

October 21, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BUCKET OF BRICK SHIMS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN STOMACH. NOTE: EMPLOYEE WENT TO CLINIC 1/9/02.

October 18, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON DISCHARGE SEAL OF KILN WHEN LIME FELL OFF THE TOP OF KILN & WENT INTO HIS EYES. SAFETY GLASSES WERE WORN.

September 18, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN STAIRS FROM FLUEDUST SILO WHEN LIME BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

September 4, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DRIVE HOOKUP HOSE TRAILER WHICH LOOKS LIKE IT WAS HIT WITH HAMMER AND BEATEN ON, IN RESULT WHEN HE TRIED TO UNLOAD, HIS HOSE CAME APART IN RESULT LIME WENT ON HIM AND ALL OVER GROUND.

August 28, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator OTHER
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN CLEARING A BLOCKAGE IN THE MULTI COND PIPE AT THE REAR OF THE KILN WHEN LIME DUST BLEW UP UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES ANDINTO HIS EYES.

August 26, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Na · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND LYING ON FLOOR UNRESPONSIVE, EMPLOYEE BECAME RESPONSIVE APPROX TEN MINUTES LATER AND STATED THAT HE HAD FALLEN DOWN THE SHIPPING STAIRS FROM ABOUT HALF WAY UP. HE STATED THAT ONLY HIS PREVIOUSLY INJURED LEG HAD PAIN.

August 16, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS COMING DOWN STEPS AND DID NOT NOTICE BOTTOM STEP WAS MISSING, WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HE JOLTED HIS BACK.

August 7, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE TOOK OFF SAFETY GLASSES TO WIPE SWEAT OFF OF THEM AND SWEAT/LIME DRIPPED INTO HIS EYES.

July 31, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING ON AIR CONDITIONER, IT TILTED AND SLID. EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE TOP AND THE METAL CUT HIS FINGER.

June 18, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Carmeuse Na · Flash burns (welding)

WHILE CUTTING WITH TORCH(WELDING) EE BURNED HIS EYES.

June 12, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN COOLER AREA WHEN SOME LIME DUST FELL INTO HIS BOOTS CAUSING BURNS TO BOTH FEET.

May 30, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Carmeuse Na · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OFF LOADING 4'X 8' X 3/16" STEEL SHEETS W/FORK TRUCK, THE SLINGS SLIPPED OFF THE FORK TRUCK CAUSING PART OF THE STEEL PLATES TO LAND ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

March 22, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUSHING STONE OFF BELT WITH LEGS AND PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT THIGH.

March 12, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Carmeuse Na · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING REAR SEAL OF KILN WHEN WIND BLEW PIECE OF LIME INTO EYE. (WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME).

March 2, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Na · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF A PALLET WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN INTO A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

2000 · 10 incidents

November 2, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 50 LB BAGS OF LIME HEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 18, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING FOR AN OIL DIP STICK ON THE LOADER WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 8, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Na · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN A GROUND HOLE WHILE WALKING AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

July 19, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING CHAIN PULLS AND COME-A-LONGS TO CHANGE A ROLL IN THE COAL MILL WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDERS.

July 11, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BAGS IN THE BAG HOUSE, AS HE PULLED A FULL BAG OF DUST OUT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 10, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BAGS IN COMPARTMENT #7 OF TE BAGHOUSE WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 20, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Na · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING GRATES & SLIPPED & FELL ONTOSTEEL BEAM INJURING HIS BACK & LEFT SIDE.

May 29, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Carmeuse Na · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS RAKING GRATE ON KILN WHEN LIME BLEWINTO HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

May 24, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Na · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING OILING BUCKET WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 18, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carmeuse Na · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING VIBRATOR MOTOR WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIS FINGER TO GET SMASHED.

1999 · 4 incidents

October 4, 1999 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED OFF A HI-LO TO SET UP BAGGING MACHINE AND HE SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR DUE TO RAINY CONDITIONS AND A LEAK IN THE ROOF. EE DID THE SPLITS CAUSING INJURY TO BOTH SIDES OF GROIN AREA.

September 23, 1999 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REPAIRING MACHINERY COAL MILL ROLL ASSEMBLY AND GOT HIS FINGER STUCK BETWEEN A BEARING AND BEARING SLEEVE.

May 17, 1999 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING OFF OF A HI-LO AND TWISTED HIS BACK. THIS INJURY IS FELT TO BE RELATED TO A PRIOR REPORTED INJURY. FILED ON 10/5/95 FOR DATE OF INJURY ON 6/17/95. EE HAS HAD RECURRING BACK PROB LEMS SINCE THAT DATE. EE IS CURRENTLY OFF WORK AND HAS BEEN SINCE 5/17/99.

May 10, 1999 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STANIDNG ON A LADDER WITH HANDRAIL. HE TURNED TO STEP DOWN AND FELL OFF. EE HIT THE FLOOR INJURING LEFT HAND. EE WENT TO CLINIC AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A SPRAIN. FURTER XRAYS REVEALED IT W AS FRACTURED. EE WAS CASTED ON 5-17-99.

1998 · 5 incidents

December 19, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Detroit Lime Company · Struck against stationary object

EE HIT A PIPE WITH HIS FINGER WHILE SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER.

November 11, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Detroit Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS GUIDING A PIPE BEING RAISED WITH A HILO AND THE DRIVER GOT OFF THE HI-LO ALLOWING THE HILO TO MOVE FORWARD AND PINNING THE EE S RIGHT LEG BETWEEN THE HILO AND THE CATWALK.

October 4, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Detroit Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CLEANING NEAR CONVEYOR #3 AND DUST BLEW IN HIS EYE.

September 15, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE SHIPPING BAGHOUSE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE WHILE INSPECTING AND CHANGING BAGHOUSE BAGS.

September 15, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A GRATE RAKE AND FELT A STRAIN IN HIS BACK.

1997 · 3 incidents

November 20, 1997 MI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RETRIEVING A SAMPLE WHILE BENDING OVER AND HER BACK WENT OUT.

June 10, 1997 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Detroit Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING HI-LO TO LOAD BINS, STEPPED OFF W/OUT ENGAGING EMERGENCY BRAKE & HI-LO ROLLED. LEFT FOOT GOT CAUGHT BY WHEEL & WAS FRACTURED.

May 8, 1997 MI · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE COLLECTING SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS LIME DUST )FLOATING IN AIR) BYPASSED EYEWEAR AND IMPACTED IN LEFT EYE.

1995 · 2 incidents

June 17, 1995 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RAKING GRATES CHUNKS OF LIME

May 10, 1995 MI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TWISTED RT ANKLE WHILE WALKING. TRIPPED DOWN A SMALL SLOPE IN THE PAVEMENT.

1994 · 4 incidents

November 23, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE PICKED UP SCOOP OUT OF KILN FOR SAMPLE. WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES.

October 14, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS ON PLATFORM UNDER SILO TRYING TO GET MATERIAL TO FEED SO HE COULD LOAD TRUCK. HE FELL OFFPLATFORM & HIT RIGHT SHOULDER ON GROUND.

May 14, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by flying object

WINDBLOWN DEBRIS DUE TO HIGHER THAN NORMAL WINDS. EMPLOYEE GOT DEBRIS IN RIGHT EYE WHILE WALKIN GIN THE PLANT.

April 25, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH PLANT WHILE GRINDER WAS BEING OPERATED. MATERIAL FLEW INTO HIS EYE.

1993 · 1 incident

February 7, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Detroit Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

FORD-ROUGE COMPLEX HAD AN EXPLOSION WHICH CAUSED DUST TO FALL ON FIRING FLOOR. EMPLOYEE GOT DUST IN BOTH EYES.

1992 · 3 incidents

July 20, 1992 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall from machine

WHILE EE WAS GETTING OUT OF LOADER, HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT ELBOW, HITTING IT ON LADDER OF B-77 LOADER.

March 16, 1992 MI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING A LIME SAMPLE FOR TESTING IN THE DRAW ROOM WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE

February 28, 1992 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING PREHEATER AND DUST GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

1991 · 1 incident

May 22, 1991 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING COOLER BUSSEL DOOR DOOR FELL ON HIS HEAD

1990 · 4 incidents

September 7, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE SAYS HE HAS PAIN IN BACK FROM LIFTING A 400LB BAG

June 29, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Detroit Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE RAKING GRATES,LIME ENTERED EYE AROUND HIS GOGGLES.

June 19, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall onto or against objects

WORKING ON DUCT BELOW GRATING, STEPPED UP TO GRATING LEVEL AND SLIPPED AND HIT GRATE.

May 20, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by falling object

CHUNK OF LIME FELL ON HIM NECK.

1989 · 7 incidents

December 5, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE REMVING STEEL SCRAP SOME LIME DUST GOT IN HIS EYE.

July 6, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL WAS WASHING TRUCK AND GOT ACID ON HIS PANTS WHILE SLIDING DOWN

May 7, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall from ladders

SLIPPED WHILE GOING UP LADDER.

March 18, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THUMB WAS SMASHED WHILE ALIGNING PIPE. HIS KNEE GAVE OUT AND FELL.

January 3, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal pumper OTHER
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by flying object

DUST BLEW INTO EYE WHILE LOADING TRUCK.

January 1, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE LIFTING A CHUNK OF FROZEN STONE OFF #19 CONVEYOR BELT FINGER WAS SMASHED

1988 · 7 incidents

November 4, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Detroit Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SMASHED MIDDLE FINGER USING PRY BAR TO OPEN STEEL DOOR.

June 23, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

FELL & HIT HIS KNEE ON AN ANGLE IRON HAND RAIL

June 1, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED & FELL WHILE CUTTING A STEEL TANK TO KEEP FROM THE PLATE FALL ON HIM

April 4, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by falling object

LAYING AN OIL DRUM ON A FLAT BED TRUCK AND DRUM FELL ON FINGER.

February 22, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PULLING ON A PIPE WRENCH WRENCH AND PIPE GAVE LOOSE STRIKING HIM ON THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD.

February 2, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING RETURN IDLERS ON FILED CONVEYOR.

January 26, 1988 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING A MOTOR AND TWISTED KNEE.

1987 · 1 incident

March 30, 1987 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING DRUMS 3

1986 · 2 incidents

October 13, 1986 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall from machine

STEPPED OFF BOB7AT INTO WET LIME SLIPPED FELL ON LEFT KNEE

March 14, 1986 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE GETTING I3TO EUCLID,FIRE EXTENGUISHER FELL ONTO RIGHT KNEE.

1985 · 4 incidents

August 5, 1985 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GOT LINE DUST IN HIS RIGHT EYE WHEN HE TOOK OFF HIS GOGGLES.

June 19, 1985 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON STAIRWAY IN ROTARY KILN 1 COOLER PIT WET LIME AND OIL SPILL.

April 14, 1985 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELL WHILE CLIMBING UP PIT ON RK#1 PREHEATER TO BLOW OUT PREHEATER.

February 12, 1985 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED ON ICY HILL BY TUNNEL, TWISTED BACK. (DID NOT FALL).

1984 · 1 incident

January 9, 1984 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Detroit Lime Company · Fall down stairs

FELL DOWN STEPS OF SHIPPING STATION, TWISTING KNEE. BONE FRAGMENTS FLOATING AROUND KNEE CAP RESULTING IN SURGERY.

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The full compliance file on Carmeuse Lime Inc

A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.