Mining Incidents

Colton Plant & Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

CalPortland · Surface
Controlled by Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Colton, San Bernardino County, CA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0400037

Colton Plant & Quarry has $166K in proposed MSHA penalties and $254 outstanding across 10 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1991–2011
Latest incident
Oct 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
428
citations
100
significant & substantial
$166,356
proposed penalties
$163,555
paid to date
98% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,801 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
60
inspections on record
2,281
inspection hours
18.8
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.
428 citations across 2,281 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Colton Plant & Quarry has $166K in proposed MSHA penalties and $254 outstanding across 10 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.
$166K
proposed penalties
$164K
current assessed
$164K
paid to date
$254
outstanding
426 assessments are final orders; 10 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2011-11-15.
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
2011 Q4 5,168 2 0 387.0
2011 Q3 17,934 3 1 167.3
2011 Q2 18,547 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 18,329 8 1 436.5
2010 Q4 16,542 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 18,713 10 2 534.4
2010 Q2 18,576 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 17,911 15 5 837.5
Show 40 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2009 Q4 44,270 2 1 45.2
2009 Q3 65,604 44 18 670.7
2009 Q2 67,333 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 67,279 17 9 252.7
2008 Q4 70,611 1 1 14.2
2008 Q3 69,078 4 3 57.9
2008 Q2 67,774 4 1 59.0
2008 Q1 70,761 13 7 183.7
2007 Q4 70,137 36 10 513.3
2007 Q3 71,965 1 0 13.9
2007 Q2 70,286 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 68,951 27 2 391.6
2006 Q4 66,068 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 70,723 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 71,597 25 3 349.2
2006 Q1 69,600 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 64,332 22 5 342.0
2005 Q3 67,857 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 68,837 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 67,232 25 2 371.8
2004 Q4 65,725 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 65,832 21 4 319.0
2004 Q2 63,458 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 64,158 11 4 171.5
2003 Q4 63,849 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 65,496 30 8 458.0
2003 Q2 63,899 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 60,746 21 6 345.7
2002 Q4 61,186 2 1 32.7
2002 Q3 62,078 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 61,362 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 62,796 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 63,116 30 4 475.3
2001 Q3 64,377 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 65,274 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 65,680 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 65,414 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 70,918 49 2 690.9
2000 Q2 70,313 5 0 71.1
2000 Q1 68,748 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2011 · 5 incidents

October 3, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The ee was positioning a rail car opener. He then activated the opener which then caused the opener to lift pinching his hand between the opener handle and the rail car.

June 20, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee claims he slipped on loose debris. He says he fell and landed on the outside of his left thigh. The resulting contusion caused swelling in the left knee and lower leg. Employee reported this injury on 6 July 2011.

May 25, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cement dust burned eyes. Employee was given prescription medication.

April 15, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cement dust burned left eye and required prescription medication. Employee rubbed eyes with contaminated gloves.

February 1, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting a railcar the employee's foot slipped off of the last step causing him to land abruptly on his right leg which caused the employee pain in his right knee.

2010 · 3 incidents

September 27, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The ee was assisting in the replacing of the guard for D3-BE3. While securing the guard two fingers on his left hand became pinched.

April 29, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was walking towards a motor control center when he lost his balance and tried to catch himself with his left arm he dislocated his shoulder.

January 29, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was using a jack hammer to loosen up hardened clinker dust from around a belt conveyor.Exposure to the wet dust and rain water caused irritation to both knees.

2009 · 6 incidents

October 5, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was holding slide gate in place while other mechanic attempted to knock it in while using a sledge hammer. The other mechanic swung the sledge, and it slipped off the slide gate and made contact with the EE causing an abrasion to the left hand. EE was taken for medical evaluation and given modified duty, antibiotic and pain meds.

August 9, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was assisting in the cleaning of our mud tank. The mud tank consist of kiln dust and water mixed together resulting in a slurry type material. The alkali from the kiln dust caused the employee's feet to burn. The employee did not wear his rubber boots. Instead he wore his regular work boot to complete this task.

July 16, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While EE was using vacuum truck he was attempting to remove some vacuum hose. The EE was using a razor knife to cut the hose when the razor knife slipped and cut the EE left forefinger.

July 6, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee complained of chest pains during lunch and asked for medical responders to be called. Employee was transported to local hospital for evaluation and passed away early the next morning. Employee has history of heart conditons.

June 20, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was carrying a guard and had it perched on his shoulder while walking on a platform when the guard caught on another existing guard and caused the employee to jerk his to his right and feeling a strain to his neck.

January 9, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported back pain while performing assigned task in dust control. EE was evaluated by Dr and prescribed prednisone and started physical therapy. EE was not given modified duty and has continued to work his regular assigned duties and shift.

2008 · 10 incidents

December 11, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was replacing bags in dust collector while bending over pulling the bag from the cage he felt a sharp pain in his lower back and hip.

October 7, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by falling object

EE was lifting a battery to put on shelf when the battery slipped from his hand and smashed his right middle finger causing a laceration that needed 9 stitches to close.

August 14, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was taking measurement from silos and walking down stairs. When EE reached bottom steps he twisted his right ankle. EE was taken to local clinic for medical evaluation.

August 7, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a rail car vibrator while unloading cement railcars and felt a strain in his groin. The vibrators weigh approximately 45 lbs. EE reported the injury immediately and was taken to the local clinic for medical evaluation.

June 10, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE states as he was lowering the boatsman chair to the next level, he felt pain in his lower right side of his back.

June 9, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was replacing tailgate chain on quarry haul truck and felt a strain in his right forearm

April 18, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving a 4' ladder, the ladder folded pinching the right thumb causing bleeding from under the thumb nail and a tufts fracture.

January 26, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting a steel cable rigging on a ball mill. The cable tightened on the mill pinching his finger. This resulted in a closed fracture of the left index finger distal phalanx.

January 21, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving a tarp to cover a clinker pile. He claims he felt a sharp pain in his lower right abdomen. He was diagnosed with a hernia. He chose to have surgery after the job had ended on 3/28/08.

January 15, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a come along, lost his footing and rolled on his right foot causing a sprained foot.

2007 · 6 incidents

December 10, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a forklift traveling westbound in plant. Service vehicle traveling eastbound in plant was temporarily blinded by sun and dirt on windshield. Resulted in head on collision. Service truck operator no injuries, and forklift operator slight whiplash. Sore in leftside neck and back.

October 17, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a thin layer of cement build up from a trunion adjustment screw. The improvised scraper slipped and jammed against the trunion support. The edge of scraper cut the employee through his gloves. Stitches were required to close the wound.

October 1, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
CalPortland · Accident type, without injuries

Coal mill got choked up and the residual heat was drafted into the main dust collector and began smoldering. Shortly after that an explosion occurred at the main dust collector.

August 28, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims to have received a small puncture wound while cutting belt material with a razor knife. Employee did not care properly for the wound. Employee did not report the incident or seek medical treatment until 7 days later. The result was a staph infection.

August 20, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec ELECTRICAL
CalPortland · Contact with electrical current

The victim cut through two chain linked fences and made entry into a Southern California Edison electrical substation, in attempt to extract copper. The victim climbed a 20ft 12kv tower in attempt to cut more copper ground wires. An arc occurred striking the victim in the top left part of his head. The victim was found deceased.

August 7, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was preparing to change belt at tailpulley. After locking out belt employee removed guard. The guard became wedged between the wall and the belt conveyoor framework. The employee tried to free up guard; once the guard broke loose it mashed his finger between the guard and wall causing a laceration and fracture to the employee's left index finger.

2006 · 7 incidents

July 22, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall down stairs

The employee was walking down a set of steps, as he came to the bottom step he missed the last step which caused him to loose his balance and fall to the ground

July 11, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

The employee was operating a front end loader when he felt pain in his lower back.

June 28, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was bending over filling the nuts & bolts bin in the storeroom when he felt pain in his groin.

April 27, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was using an airlance to clean out a chute when his left hand became pinched between the chute and the airlance.

March 14, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a pocket knife to cut tape when the tape cut free causing him to cut himself.

February 23, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall from machine

The ee was standing on the back of a pickup truck tailgate when his right foot slipped off causing him to fall to the ground.

February 2, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by falling object

The EE was attempting to unplug an conveying pipe when the pipe fell onto his hand smashing his fourth and fifth fingers on his left hand.

2005 · 9 incidents

December 29, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was replacing an air bag on a vibrating screen when his left middle finger became stuck between the air bag and the base it mounts to.

December 13, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall onto or against objects

EE was opening a rail car hopper gate with a pry bar when the bar slipped causing him to loose his balance and fall against a metal air supply line.

October 7, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was attempting to remove a chunk from a feeder when a second chunk came down catching his finger between the chunk and the feeder.

October 6, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
CalPortland · Flash burns (electric)

EE was installing an amp transducer. While drawing an alignment line using his level an arc flash occurred.

September 6, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was troubleshooting a valve on a cement rail unloading bin when dust blew in his face and eyes.

September 2, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's right hand was caught between the chain from the drill steel and the drill walkway.

July 8, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was walking when a bee stung her on her back.

April 11, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping down from the water truck ladder to the ground when he felt pain in his right foot.

January 25, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

The employee was cleaning out an airslide when he reached in and contacted a sharp edge.

2004 · 9 incidents

October 31, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Contact with hot objects or substances

When opening a dust hopper manway door under waste heat boiler 2 a lining brick fell from the hopper manway striking a ball valve which opened the valve. This caused air to be blown into the hopper which expelled hot material on to Dennis Lanceta as he was moving away. Dennis received burns to the right side of his face and his right wrist.

September 18, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT THE INJURY IS A RESULT OF BEING JOSTLED AROUND WHILE OPERATING THE D10 CATERPILAR.

September 8, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HIS EYES BECAME IRRITATED FROM CEMENT DUST AFTER UNCHOKING AIRSLIDES.

September 7, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
CalPortland · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING ON THE GROUND WORKING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. AS HE WENT TO STAND UP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

June 23, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
CalPortland · Accident type, without injuries

IT APPEARS THAT ONE OF THE #1 COAL MILL ROLLS LOST THE OIL THAT LUBRICATES IT. THIS ALLOWED THE ROLL TO BECOME VERY HOT WHICH THEN PROVIDED AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR THE GROUND COAL. THE IGNITION OF COAL CAUSED THE RUPTURE DISCS IN THE COAL MILL DUST COLLECTOR TO BLOW OUT AS THEY WERE DESIGNED TO DO.

April 17, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck by falling object

Ee was using torch to cut a piece of angle iron when he cut through it the piece of iron fell and hit him on the head.

March 17, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

Ee was changing the linkage on a beck drive when dust flushed into his face and eyes.

March 13, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PUTTING ON HIS GLOVES WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING BITE HIM ON HIS FINGER.

February 15, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was taking off the 4" inspection cap of the hopper, lost control of the cap which fell onto the belt catching his hand between the hopper feeder and the belt.

2003 · 4 incidents

December 17, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES WORK-RELATED HEARING LOSS.

September 13, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE PICKED UP TWO AIR FILTERS AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 15, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
CalPortland · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHEN HE GOT READY FOR BED HE NOTICED THAT HIS RIGHT CALF WAS SWOLLEN & DISCOLORED. AFTER WORKING A WEEK HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE DISCOLORATION & WENT TO HIS PERSONAL PHY SICIAN WHO THE PUT HIM ON MODIFIED DUTY.

January 26, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

AFTER THE EE WAS FINISHED GREASING THE COOLER FAN BEARING HE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE PLATFORM ONTO A PIECE OF ELECTRICAL CONDUIT THAT WAS STICKING UP FROM THE GROUND CAUSING HIM TO SPRAI N HIS RIGHT ANKLE

2002 · 13 incidents

December 17, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS IN A BARELY ACCESSABLE LOCATION THE WRENCH SLIPPED FROM THE BOLT AND THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS NOSE WITH THE WRENCH. HE WAS EXAMINED (X-RAYED); POSSIBLE HAIRLINE FRACTURE. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED; NO WORK RESTRICTIONS WERE IMPOSED.

December 14, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A LOADED 16 CU YD DUMP TRUCK INTO THE QUARRY TO DUMP CLEANUP MATERIAL FOR RE-PROCESSING WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO TIP ONTO THE DRIVERS SIDE.

August 28, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP STAIRS WHEN HE FELT PAININ HIS RIGHT CALF.

July 3, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE EE SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK.

June 18, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A STUCK WATER VALVE. HE APPLIES ADDITIONAL PRESSURE AND THE VALVE OPENED ABRUPTLY JAMMING HIS FINGER BETWEEN A BOLT AND THE VALVE HANDLE.

June 11, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LIFTING A SCREW CONVEYOR TO UNHOOK IT FROM THE CHAIN. THE SCREW BECAME UNSTABLE AND FELL LANDING ON THE EE'S RT. FOOT.

April 22, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CUTTING A FLAT BAR ON AN IRON WORKER MACHINE. DURING THE PROCESS OF MAKING A CUT, THE FLAT BAR CAME DOWN AND PINCHED THE EE'S THUMB. THE EE'S THUMB WAS CUT REQUIRING APPROX. 10 STIT CHES.

April 18, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING A FIXED RUNG TYPE LADDER HOLDING A PIPE WRENCH IN HIS OTHER HAND. EE MISSED THE LADDER HAND RAIL UPON REACHING THE TOP OF THE LADDER CAUSING HIS BODY TO TURN WHICH CAUSED HIM T O LOSE HIS FOOTING.

March 5, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS FILED A CLAIM FOR HEARING LOSS BASED ON EVALUATION BY AN AUDIOLOGIST.

February 17, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REPLACING BELTS ON BLOWER PULLEY WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BELTS AND PULLEY. INJURY RESULTED IN 7 SUTURES TO RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

January 29, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSIDE OF THE DUST COLLECTOR CHANGING BAGS AND REMOVING THEM FROM THE COMPARTMENT WHEN DUST GOT INTO HIS EYES.

January 22, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE KNEELING ON WATER TRUCK HOOD, EE REPOSITIONED HIS LEG BETWEEN WATER TANK AND HOOD. HIS COVERALLS BECAME HOOKED OPN A BOLT PREVENTING EE FROM PULLING LEG OUT.

January 17, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

EE WAS GRINDING THREADS OF BOLTS IN A CLOSE AREAWHEN THE GRINDER JUMPED BACK UNDER HIS FACE SHIELD AND CUT HIS CHIN. THE CUT WAS ONE INCH IN LENGTH AND TOOK EIGHT STITCHES TO CLOSE.

2001 · 10 incidents

December 5, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
CalPortland · Unclassified, insufficient data

A 1:15PM THE EE'S WIFE CAME TO PLANT & SAID EE PERSONAL DR SAID HE SHOULD FILE A STRESS CLAIM WHICH HAS AFFECTED HIS ANGINA. THE COMPANY IS DISPUTING THE CLAIM THRU INS. CARRIER. HIS DR TOOK HIM OFF WORK DUE TO ANGINA

September 21, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOWERING FEEDER ONTO COAL MILL WITH CHAIN FALL. CHAIN FALL JUMPED DROPPING FEEDER ONTO COAL MILLPINCHING FINGER IN BETWEEN.

September 6, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS IN A HURRY AND DID NOT DON THE APPROPRIATE PPE AND DID NOT ISOLATE. THE VALVE PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING THE AIR HOSE. WHEN SPEAKING WITH THE EE HE KNEW THAT HE SOULD HAVE SLOWED DOWN AND T HOUGHT ABOUT THE TASK AT HAND, THE PROPER PPE AND THE PROCEDURE OF ISOLATING THE VALVE.

August 9, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS FILED A CLAIM FOR HEARING LOSS BASED ON AN EVALUATION BY AN AUDIOLOGIST.

August 1, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

WHILE USING AN AIR LANCE TO UNPLUG AN AIR SLIDE, RAW MIX FLUSHED BACK OUT OF THE PORT HOLE INTO THE EMPLOYEE'S EYES. THE INJURY IS REPORTABLE DUE TO PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS.

June 23, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall onto or against objects

IN THE PROCESS OF GREASING A BEARING, EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A FLOOR COVER & FELL INTO A JUNCTION BOX. THE INJURY IS REPORTABLE DUE TO SUTURES.

April 17, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM WORK AREA TO HIS LOCKER, HE STEPPED IN A POT HOLE AND STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 27, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EE STEPPED OFF THE BOTTOM RUNG OF THE LADDER TO THE FLOOR. HE SHIFTED HIS WEIGHT FROM HIS LEFT LEG TO HIS RIGHT LEG AND FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

January 30, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

DURING PRE SHIFT VEHICLE INSPECTION, EE USED HIS HAND TO WIPE MUD FROM A HEADLIGHT AND CUT HIS FINGER ON BROKEN HEADLIGHT GLASS WHICH WAS UNDER THE MUD.

January 10, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING THE LID ON THE ROCK SAW, HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF THE HANDLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE LID FALLING ONTO HIS LEFT HAND.

2000 · 6 incidents

December 1, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by falling object

AS EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A COME-A-LONG ON AN OVERHEAD BEAM, DUST FELL INTO HIS EYES. WAS SENT TO THE DR AND ISSUED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

September 6, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall from machine

AS EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM #702 ROTARY DRILL HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF A STEP & HE FALL ABOUT 3FT ONTO A PILE OF ROCKS

July 12, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall from ladders

EE WAS WORKING FROM A 6 FT STEP LADDER LEANED AGAINST A BLDG TO REPLACE A BELT RETURN ROLLER. AS HE CLIMBED DOWN AFTER COMPLETING THE JOB, THE LADDER FEET SLIPPED AND HE FELL ON TOP OF THE LAD DER.

June 21, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A FOREIGN OBJECT FROM THE CLINKER FEEDER WHEN DUST FLUSHED AND GOT INTO HIS EYES.

June 6, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOLLOWING OUR ANNUAL AUDIOMETRIC TESTS, THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOTIFIED OF AN OSHA SHIFT - STS & IT WAS SUGGESTED HE SEE A DOCTOR. JUNE 16 WE RECEIVEDNOTICE FROM HIS ATTORNEY THAT ON JUNE 6 HE FILED A DWC-1 FORM. WE ARE REPORTING TO MSHA AS THE HEARING LOSS MAY BE RELATED TO HIS JOB, BUT EVALUATION IS IN PROCESS.

January 27, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING HIS POSITION STRADLING A SCAFFOLD PLANK. INJURED PLACED HIS HAND ON A 9" GRINDER CAUSING IT TO START. HIS LEFT HAND WAS IN A POSITION TO KEEP HIS BALANCE. IT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE GRINDING DISC CAUSING A LACERATION AND8 STITCHES.

1999 · 17 incidents

December 14, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ON APRIL 23, 2000, THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED CONTINUING SHOULDER PAIN FROM A DECEMBER 1999 INJURY. HE HAD SEEN HIS PERSONAL DOCTOR, BUT HAD NOT REPORTED IT TO THE COMPANY UNTIL A NURSE FROM THE D OCTOR'S OFFICE CALLED US. THE INCIDENT RESULTED FROM LIFTING A STAINLESS STEEL SIEVE WHILE PREPARING CEMENT SAMPLES. THE WEIGHT OF THE SIEVE IS 5 POUNDS.

November 17, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER CARRYING A 15 TO 20 LB RELIEF VALVE FROM THE STOREROOM TO THE D4 MILL BUILDING EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. WHEN THE PAIN CONTINUED HE REPORTED THE INJURY THE NEXT MORNING. HE WAS S ENT TO THE DOCTOR, GIVEN MEDICAITON AND PLACED ON MODIFIED DUTY.

October 9, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

AS EE PREPARED TO DUMP A LOAD OF WASTE, THE BANK GAVE WAY AND THE TRUCK WENT OVER THE BANK LANDING UPSIDE DOWN. INJURIES WERE MINIMAL SINCE THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT.

September 27, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CHECKING EQUIPMENT FOR A DUST LEAK THE EE GRABBED A HOLD OF AN AIR LANCE PIPE THAT WAS IN HOT MIX AND BURNED THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 16, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING THE BREAK TO SCORE A PIECE OF STEEL PLATE WHEN THE BLADE JAMMED AGAINST THE PLATE. HE WAS TORCHING OUT THE PLATE AND IT BROKE, STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS HAND AGAINST THE TORCH.

August 8, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

THERE WAS A BOARD WITH NAILS PROTRUDING ON THE GROUND COVERED BY 4 MIL THICK PLASTIC SHEETING MATERIAL EE STEPPED ON THIS NOT REALIZING BOARD WAS UNDER PLASTIC MATERIAL RECD PUNCTURE WOUND BOTTOM OF LEFT FOOOT

August 6, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A VACUUM TRUCK FOR CLEANUP WHEN HOSE KNOCKED OVER A LADDER. THE LADDER STRUCK HIS LEFT CALF. FIVE DAYS LATER ON 8-11-99 HE REPORTED CONTINUED SORENESS AND WAS SENT TO THE DR. HE W AS PLACED ON MODIFIED DUTY.

June 24, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN A LABORATORY OFFICE TALKING WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES WHEN HE REACHED INTO HIS LEFT FRONT SHIRT POCKET AND CONTACTED A RAZOR BLADE WHICH HE HAD FORGOTTEN WAS IN THE POCKET.

May 17, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
CalPortland · Accident type, without injuries

EXCESSIVE REJECTS WERE OBSERVED FROM #1 COAL MILL AND THE FEED HAD BEEN REDUCED IN PREPARATION FOR A SHUTDOWN OF THE MILL. ONE OF THE INTERNAL ROLLS EVIDENTLY OVERHEATED AND IGNITED DUST IN TH E SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED INT HE SAFETY RELIEF DISCS RELEASING THE PRESSURE FROM THE SYSTEM. CALLED MSHA OFFICE AND SUBMITTED 7000-1 FORM.

May 6, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
CalPortland · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS USING A TORCH TO BURN A SPROCKET OFF A GEAR BOX WHEN RADIATED HEAT BURNED THE BACK OF HIS HANDS THROUGH HIS GLOVES.

April 28, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE FRONT OF A SMALL LOADER WITH HIS RIGHT FOOT ON THE BUCKET. AS HE STEPPED IN HIS LEFT FOOT DEPRESSED THE BUCKET CONTROL PEDAL WHICH RESULTED IN THE BUCKET ROTATING CATC HING HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE BUCKET AND LOADER FRAME.

April 9, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HOLDING A COMMUTATOR STONE FREE HAND TO STONE THE SLIP RINGS ON D4-1 MILL MOTOR WHEN THE STONE CAUGHT ON THE SLIP RING AND PINCHED HIS FINGER ON THE SHROUD.

March 31, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN AIR HAMMER MACHINE IN THE SHOP TO STRAIGHTEN A PIECE OF STEEL PLATE. THE PLATE STARTED TO BOUNCE AND WHEN STRUCK BY THE HAMMER, THE PLATE FELL OFF THE STAND AND STRUCK TH E EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT FOOT BEHIND THE STEEL TOE OF HIS BOOT.

March 16, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall down stairs

AFTER PUNCHING IN HIS TIMECARD, HE WAS WALKING UP STAIRS ON HIS WAY TO WORK WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE EDGE OF A STEP. HE DECLINED TREATMENT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY WHEN HE CALLED IN AND A SKED TO SEE THE DOCTOR AS HIS LEG WAS SWOLLEN AND SORE.

February 1, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING BELT TENSION ON DUST COLLECTOR FAN DRIVE. AFTER TURNING OFF THE MOTOR, HE DID NOT WAIT FOR MACHINE TO COME TO A FUL STOP BEFORE POSITIONING HIMSELF TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT AND HIS GLOVED FINGERS GOT CAUGHT IN THE BELT DRIVE.

January 27, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSIDE CYLO DOING AIR PADS ON THE BOTTOM CONE THE LADDER SLIP OFF CONE NUT AND SLID DOWN ONE FOOT WITH EMPLOYEE'S FINGERS UNDER IT AND TOOK SOME SKIN OFF TWO FINGER TIPS.

January 14, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS DISMANTLING A FULLER PUMP. AS HE REMOVED THE DRIVE COUPLING HE WASN'T READY FOR THE WEIGHT AND THE HEAVY WEIGHT CAUSED IT TO FALL ABOUT A FOOT TO THE FLOOR. HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER WAS C AUGHT BETWEEN THE COUPLING AND THE CONCRETE FLOOR.

1998 · 15 incidents

November 22, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck by falling object

WHILE TRIMMING SIDE OF DOOR, DOOR SLAMMED CLOSED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HEAD. TORCH BURN ON LEFT WRIST.

August 17, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER SHOVELING TO DO CLEANUP BY D2-FC1, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE AS HE WALKED TO THE BREAK ROOM. NO REPORT WAS MADE UNTIL 8-21-98. HE WAS SENT TO A DOCTOR, BUT LOST NO TIME AND CO NTINUED HIS REGULAR WORK. ON 2-23-99 HE HAD KNEE SURGERY AND IS NOW OFF WORK AS HE RECOVERS. FIRST WORKDAY MISSED WAS 2-25-99.

August 1, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
CalPortland · Struck by falling object

HORSEPLAY. PORTLAND CEMENT EE THREW A 1/2 BOLT WITH NBUT FROM THE TOP OF THE JIB TOWER STIRKING A IRWIN EE IN THE BACK.

July 21, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING A MILL HEAD SCREEN SEGMENT WITH CARBON ARC AND RIGGING IT DOWN EE HAD FINGER BETWEEN HEAD AND SCREEN AND WHEN IT MOVED IT PINCHED AND BROKE SKIN.

July 17, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

AS EE WAS DUMPING TRASH INTO A DUMPSTER, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

July 9, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EE BENT FORWARD SLIGHTLY TO PLACE A 20 POUND BOX ON A TABLE, HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK.

June 6, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AND TALKING WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHEN WIND BLEW DUST INTO HIS EYES.

May 18, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

WHILE CLEANING UP AROUND CRUSHER WITH A SHOVEL, A ROCK CAME OUT OF THE CONE AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOOT.

February 26, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING A 50 TON QUARRY TRUCK ON A CONCRETE ROAD & WHEN HE APPLIED THE RETARDER TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE SLID SIDE WAYS INTO THE BERM & STOPPED SUDDENLY RESULTING IN MUSCLE STRAINS.

February 18, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

STRUCK A ROCK WHILE DIGGING TOE OF A SHOT WITH A LOADER. DID NOT REPORT BACK PAIN UNTIL 02-24-98 WHEN SORENESS PERSISTED.

February 13, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A TRUCK DRIVER DELIVERING PETROLEUM COKE WAS FOUND ON THE GROUND BY THE FRONT TIRE OF THE REAR TRAILER OF HIS RIG. PARAMEDICS WERE CALLED AND HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO AN APPAR ENT HEART ATTACK.

January 16, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN OFF WORK DUE TO AN ARTHRITIC BACK CONDITION SINCE 1-16-98 UNDER THE CARE OF HIS PERSONAL PHYSICIAN. ON 2-18-98 WE WERE ADVISED THAT CUMULATIVE TRAUMA FROM HIS JOB MAY HAV E CONTRIBUTED TO HIS CONDITION. THE CASE IS UNDER REVIEW BY OUR INSURANCE CARRIER. THE EMPLOYEEHAD A PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS.

January 14, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE APPEARED TO BE STRIKING AT SOMETHING IN THE TAIL PULLEY AREA WITH A COMBO WRENCH WHEN HE WAS SUDDENLY PULLED INTO THE TENSION ROLLER OF THE B1 BELT TAIL SECTION.

January 12, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS BEEN TREATING WITH HIS PERSONAL PHYSICIAN FOR BACK PAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. ON 1/12/98 HE REPORTED ONGOING PAIN TO HIS SUPERVISOR BUT DECLINED MEDICAL REFERRAL & CONTINUED WORKING WITHO UT RESTRICTIONS. ON 3/9/98 HE REPORTED THAT AN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST TOLD HIM THAT HIS PAIN MAY BE JOB RELATED, SO HE WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR.

January 10, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING #251 SERVICE TRUCK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK, WHICH HE ATTRIBUTES JERKING, BUMPING AND ROUGH RIDE OF TRUCK.

1997 · 12 incidents

December 15, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER CLIMBING UP AND DOWN STAIRS FREQUENTLY FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED SORENESS IN BOTH KNEES AND WAS REFFERED TO A DR. ON 12-16-97.

December 8, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EE LIFTED SACK OF CEMENT OFF BELT IN ORDER TO PLACE IT ON A SCALE TO WEIGH IT, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 18, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE IRON WORKER TO CUT THE END OFF OF A PIECE OF FLAT BAR WHEN THE OPPOSITE END OF THE BAR CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE'S GLOVED HAND AGAINST THE IRON WORKER.

November 10, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE HAD BEEN KNEELING TO CLEAN CEMENT OUT OF RAIL BOTT WELL. AS HE STOOD UP, HE USED THE RAIL BOOT FOR SUPPORT WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. THE BOOT TABLE COLLAPSED CATCHING EE S FINGER BETWEEN BOOT LI P AND WELL.

October 13, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP STRAY DOG FROM ALONG EAST QUARRY FENCE LINE HE WAS BITTEN ON BOTH ARMS AND HANDS.

September 7, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS GRATING AT COKE HOPPED WHEN HE SLIPPED RESULTING IN HIS FOOT & LEG FALLING THROUGH THE GRATING.

August 5, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING ON THE SPROCKET OF A COOLER DRIVE GEARBOX #2 WHE THE HAMMER BOUNCED BACK AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND.

July 28, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WERE USING A STEEL BAR & FORKLIFT TO PUSH OUT THE SCREW BARREL FROM A FULLER PUMP. THE EE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE END OF THE BAR AND THE FORKLIFT SURFACE

July 17, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
CalPortland · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE WAS SITTING AT THE SCREEN TOWER AND DUE TO PAIN IN THE ARM AND NECK THOUGHT HEMIGHT BE HAVINGA HEART ATTACK. MEDICAL EVALUATION INDICATED A MUSCLE STRAIN, BUT THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC OCCUR ANCE OR INCIDENT NOTED.

June 23, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING UP TO SERVICE THE BATTERY ON #722 MOTOR GRADER AND AS THE REACHED TO PULL HIMSELF INTO POSITION HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS RT HAND.

June 2, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER KNEELING ON CEMENT FLOOR ALL DAY 6/2/97 WHILE REPAIRING HC-2 COMPRESSOR, EE FELT SOME SORENESS BUT DID NOT REPORT IT UNTIL 6/23/97 WHEN PAIN DID NOT GO AWAY. ON 8/5/97 HE HAD A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT, BUT CONTINUED ON REGULAR WORK. ON 8/12/97 THE DOCTOR PLACED HIM ON MODIFIED DUTY.

January 23, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS USING A VACUUM TRUCK TO CLEAN D2-2 AIRSLIDE 2 WHEN THE HOSE SUCKED ONTO ANOTHER EE. THE INJURED PULLED THE HOSE LOOSE AND FELL AGAINST A HANDRAIL WHICH RESULTED IN AN INJURY TO HIS CHES T.

1996 · 10 incidents

December 10, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS TROUBLESHOOTING F3-SD3 DIVERTER GATE SYSTEM WHEN HIGH LEVEL IN THE FEED BIN CAUSED DIVERTER GATE TO REPOSITION AT THE SAME TIME EMP WAS OPERATING THE LIMIT SWITCH RESULTING IN THUMB BE ING CAUGHT BETWEEN DIVERTER GATE & LIMIT SWITCH.

October 29, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE REPORTED PAINFUL DRYNESS AND CRACKING TO THE PALM SIDE OF HIS FINGERS WHICH HE BELIEVES IS DUE TO EXPOSURE TO VARIOUS RAW MATERIALS AND CEMENT.

October 14, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING FROM A LADDER TO REMOVE A SILO ACCESS DOOR WHEN THE LADDER STARTED TO SLIP. IN THE PROCESS OF GRABBING AN AIRSLIDE TO PREVENT A FALL, HIS RIGHT HAND WAS PUNCTURED BY A BOL T.

October 3, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
CalPortland · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS PUTTING A FLARE INTO THE HOOD OPENING OF #1 KILN IN ORDER TO IGNITE BURNER, WHEN FLAME BACKED OUT OF THE OPENING AND CONTACTED THE EE'S FACE ON THE LEFT CHEEK.

August 15, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO GUID ELEVATOR CHAIN AND BUCKETS INTO THE HOUSING WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST THE PRY BAR. THE INJURY WAS REPORTED ON 8-20-96 WHEN HE WA SENT TO THE DR. AND PLACED ON MODIFIED DUTY.

July 26, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT CEMENT HOPPER UNDER #2 PACKER WITHOUT WEARING HIS GLOVES AND EXPOSURE TO CEMENT RESULTED IN INFLAMATION AND SWELLING OF HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER THE NEXT DAY. EMPLOYEE IS SUBJECT TO CONTACT DERMATITIS. INCIDENT WAS REPORTED ON 7-29-96. EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO MODIFIED DUTY.

June 10, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUMULATIVE HEARING LOSS CLAIM.

May 2, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUMULATIVE HEARING LOSS CLAIM.

March 14, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HIS RIGHT THUMB HAS GRADUALLY BECOME CRACKED AROUND FINGERNAIL. IT HAS BECOME SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL. HE HAS BEEN FUELING, CHECKING FLUID LEVELS AND PERFORMING LUBRICATION WORK. DRY WEATHER MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED. SENT TO DR FOR TREATMENT.

February 21, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A DESK ALONG WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK.

1995 · 9 incidents

November 3, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

AFTER GOING HOME ON NOV 3 1995, EE HAD AN INFLAMED FINGER, PROBABLY DUE TO CONTACT DERMITIS. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED ON NOV 7 1995 AND HE WAS SENT TO THE DR. THIS IS A RECURRENCE OF THE PROBL EM ON MSHA 7000-1 DATED 7-18-95.

October 14, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
CalPortland · Flash burns (electric)

AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS RACKING IN (ENERGIZING) THE DISCONNECT FOR D4-1 MILL MOTOR, THE DISCONNECT SHORTED AND FLAME FLASHED OUT OF THE CABINET, CONTACTING THE EMPLOYEE.

September 20, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AFTER INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THE CAB OF #701 DRILL, THE EMPLOYEE CLOSED THE CAB DOOR ON HIS FINGER AS HE WAS EXITING.

September 19, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS KNEELING TO PLACE A CASE OF SIX BOTTLES OF NITRIC ACIDE ONE PINT CONTAINERS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE ACID STORAGE CABIENT WHEN THE CASE BOTTOM FELL OUT RESULTING IN ONE BOTTLE FALLING AND BREAKING. THE SPILLED ACID CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE EE S KNEES.

September 18, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER USING A LEVERAGE BAR TO TRY TO OPEN A SK VALVE ON TOP OF N SILO 36. IN THE PROCESS OF EXERTING PRESSURE WITH THE BAR, HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER. PLACED ON MODIFIED DUTY.

July 18, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ON 2-10-05 EE REPORTED SKIN IRRITATION TO HANDS BUT DID NOT CHOOSE TO GO TO CO DR. ON 7-18-95 HE HAD A RECURRENCE AND WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. THIS WAS AFTER EXPOSURE TO CEMENT.

April 4, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER AND PULLING A COMPRESSOR AIR VALVE HANDLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS UPPER LEFT LEFT ARM. HE REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR, BUT NEEDED NO TREATMENT AT THE T IME. THE NEXT MORNING HIS ARM WAS STILL HURTING SO HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DR.

March 21, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN AIR LANCE TO UNPLUG A SCREW CONVEYOR WHEN HOT KILN DUST BLEW BACK INTO HIS FACE AND EYES. CONVEYOR WAS LOCKED OUT AND EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

February 4, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING FOR WORN OF LOOSE LINERS INSIDE A CHUTE IN THE MORNING & AT LUNCH TIME NOTICED DISCOMFORT IN HIS LEFT EYE. HE CONATINUED WORKING & WASHED HIS EYE WITH WATER. IT STILL BOT HERED HIM ON HIS OFF DAYS, SO ON 2/7/95 AT 7 AM REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR & WAS REFERRED FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.

1994 · 13 incidents

December 19, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WASWALKING BACKWARDS PULLING A CART WITH A FULLER PUMP BEARING HOUSING ON IT ONE WHEEL OF THE CART CAUGHT ON A RUBBER MAT WHICH CAUSED THE CART TO TIP & THE BEARING HOUSING TO FALL/S LIDE AGAINST THE EMPLOYEES HANDS

December 12, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE CAMERA FOR KILN 1 PRIOR TO OPENING THE KILN HOOD. THE CAMERA SLIPPED FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S GRIP AND IN CATCHING IT, HE STRUCK TEH BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND ON A BOLT ON TH E CAMERA MOUNTING STAND.

November 3, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mason OTHER
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS TRAVELING IN REVERSE ON THE FORKLIFT LOOKING OVER HIS RIGHT SHOULER, WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW ON UNSECURED GATE TOWARDS HIM. THE GATE STRUCK EE S RIGHT LEG ON THE ACCELERATOR WHILE IN G EAR PINNING HIM IN THE FORKLIFT. THE PRESSURE BENT THE GATE AND POPPED LOOSE.

September 15, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REFILLING #732 WATER TRUCK WITH WATER & AS HE PULLED THE CHAIN TO SHUT OF THE FIL LVALVE HE SAW A SMALL BROWN SPIDER ON HIS WRIST & FELT A BITE

July 16, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE NOTICED DISCOMFORT IN HIS LEFT EYE AFTER GOING HOME. ON 7-18-94 HE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO HIS SUPERVISOR AND WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR. A SMALL OBJECT, POSSIBLY A STEEL SLIVER, WAS REMOVED. T HE EE THINKS HE PROBABLY GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE WHILE TAKING APART PIPES AT THE MILL ADDITIVE AREA THE MORNING OF 7-16-94.

July 2, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHECKING OPERATION OF COAL MILL #1 FROM THE WORK PLATFORM THE EMPLOYEE HEARD A LOUD NOISE HE HAD NOT HEARD BEFORE SO HE DECIDED TO GET OUT OF THERE HE CLIMBED OVER THE HAND RAIL & WHILE HOLDING ON WITH HIS LEFT HAND LOST HIS GRIP & FELL ABOUT 4 FEET ONTO A CONCRETE FLOOR LANDING ON HIS RT FOOT

May 19, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM 704 DRILL, THE EMPLOYEESTEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT FOOT. THE ROCK WAS ABOUT 4 INCHES IN SIZE.

May 13, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

WHILE POSITIONING A SODA MACHINE WITH THE HELP OF OTHER EE, THE EE STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW AGAINST THE BLOCK WALL BEHIND THE MACHINE. THE INJURY WAS REPORTED 5-16-94 AND HE WAS SENT TO A DR ON 5 -19-94. UPON A FOLLOWUP VISIT ON 5-27-94, PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE WAS ISSUED. HE HAS NO OTHER TREATMENT.

April 5, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING FROM A LADDER TRYING TO FREE THE SCREW FEEDER UNDER C SILO 8. HE WAS TURNING THE DRIVE BELT BY HAND & CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE BELT & SHEAVE RESULTING IN INJURY T O HIS LEFT THUMB.

March 30, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

HE HIT HIS HEAD (HARD HAT) AGAINST THE TOP OF A 3' X 4' OPENING WHILE EXITING THE COOLER. HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A NECK STRAIN.

March 8, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

ON 03-10-94 THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED BUMPING HIS HEAD ON AN OVERHEAD VALVE ON 03-08-94 WHILE WALKING ON THE 5TH FLOOR OF D4 MILL BLDG THIS WAS A FIRST AID CASE HOWEVER ON 03-31-94 HE REPORTED NUM BNESS IN FINGERS OF HIS LEFT HAND & THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE RELATED HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOC ON 04-01-94

March 8, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AT ABOUT 10:00A.M. ON 3-8-94 THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE HAS HEARING LOSS IN BOTH EARS, BUT WORSE IN HIS LEFT EAR. HE THINKS IT IS RELATED TO WORKING AT THE CEMENT PLANT.

January 24, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SMALL LOADER FOR CLEANUP AND GOT OUT OF THE LOADER TO PICK UP A 5' X 3' PIECE OF METAL FROM THE GROUND. AS HE FLOPPED THE METAL INTO THE LOADER BUCKET, HE STRAINED HIS BAC K.

1993 · 12 incidents

November 8, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 11-23-93 EMPLOYEE REPORTED PAIN FROM HIS RIGHT HIP TO HIS RIGHT ANKLE INDICATING IT STARTED BOTHERING HIM ON 11-08-93. HE THINKS IT MIGHT BE FROM THE USE OF HIS LEG WHILE DRIVING A QUARRY T RUCK. THERE IS NO SPECIFIC INCIDENT HE CAN CITE.

October 25, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A WRENCH TO REMOVE THE PLUG ON THE STEERING OIL TANK OF 363 QUARRY TRUCK. THE WRENCH SLIPPE & THE EMPLOYEE FELL AGAINST THE AIR FILTER HOUSING, STRIKING HIS RIGHT SIDE. NOTE : INJURY REPORTRABLE DUE TO PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE.

October 16, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PULLING DRIVE BELTS INORDER TO ROTATE DRIVE SPROCKET TO ALIGN SHEAR PIN HOLES. TENSION ON DRIVE BELTS BECAME MORE THAN EE COULD HANDLE, PULLING HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN SHEAVE AND DRIVE BE LTS.

September 23, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A BROOM TO SWEEP BY THE MAGNET AT B1-BC2, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

July 21, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS IN A STANDING POSITION AND TWISTED HIS BODY AS HE DUMPED A SMALL APPROX. 3 GALLON SCRAP IRON CONTAINER INTO A FORKLIFT HOPPER. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE TURNED.

May 22, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER WORKING SILO 39 WHEN HE PULLED ON A PIPE WRENCH TO LOOSEN LINES HE TOOK WEIGHT OF THE LADDER WHICH CAUSED IT TO SLIP OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HIM EMPLOYEE FELL & S TRUCK RT BUTTOCK ON LADDER

May 5, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A SAMPLE BOX FROM ITS HOLDER AT THE D3 SAMPLER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK AS THE BOX LEFT THE HOLDER. FULL BOX WEIGHS ABOUT 25 POUNDS.

March 9, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING DISC LINER ON B1-IC1 IMPACT CRUSEHR AND WAS PREPARING TO MARK LINER SO IT COULD BE TORCHED OFF, WHEN LINER SLIPPED, PINCHING FINGER BETWEEN LINER AND WOODEN SUPPORT.

March 8, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING INSPECTION COVER FROM D2-1AIRSLIDE 1 WHEN MATERIAL FLUSHED OUT & INTO FACERESULTING IN FOREIGN MATERIAL GETTING INTO EYES.

February 23, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN AIR LANCE TO UNPLUG LIMESTONE HOPPER BELOW GRATING. HE PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE LANCE AND GRATING WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE LANCE. CUT WAS CAUSED BY HOSE CLAMP HO LDING AIR HOSE TO THE LANCE.

February 19, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management ELECTRICAL
CalPortland · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE GATHERING DATA FOR AN ENGINEERING PROJECT FROM INSIDE AN ELECTRICAL PANEL, EMPLOYEE CAME IN CONTACT WITH 4160 VOLT ELECTRICAL SOURCE CAUSING BURN TO RIGHT HAND AND LEFT ARM.

January 8, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED CHEST PAINS WHILE PERFORMING NORMAL DUTIES. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS DTERMINED HE HAD A HEART ATTACK.

1992 · 8 incidents

December 8, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Struck by falling object

20 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS BEING LIFTED WITH A MOBIL CRANE RIGGED TO AN EYEBOLT IN THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR WAS HANGING UP ON A RAILING DURING THE LIFT AND THE INJURED WAS USING A PRYBAR TO FREE I T. THE EYEBOLT BROKE AND THE MOTOR FELL ABOUT 3 FEET ONTO THE EMLOYEE'S RIGHT FOOT.

December 7, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall down stairs

EE WAS GOING DOWN STEPS AT SOUTH WEST END OF PACKHOUSE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND JAMMED HIS RIGHT HIP AND ANKLE ANS HE CAUGHT HIMSELF. NO TREATMENT WAS BELIEVED TO BE NEEDED AT THAT TIME. ON 4-1-93, SAID HE WAS HAVING PAIN, SO HE WAS SENT TO THE DR. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED AS HE HAS BEEN GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE.

November 16, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A HYDRAULIC PUMP FROM A STORAGE LOCKER IN THE MACHINE SHOP, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY UNTIL 11-17-92. HE CONTINUED W ORKING UNTIL 11-24-92 WHEN HE REPORTED CONTINUINING PAIN AND WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR.

August 6, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
CalPortland · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

54730REPORTED FOR WORK AND SAID HE DIDNT FEEL WELL.DIDNT KNOW IF HE HAD THE FLU OR A REACTION TO DUST FROM RAW MATERIALS. WAS REFERRED FOR MED. EVALUATION AND IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT ILLNESS MAY 08155 BEEN DUE TO WORKING IN A DUSTY AREA WITHOUT RESPIRATOR. DR NOT ABLE TO FIND SPECIFIC FLU SYMPTOMS.

June 23, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING THE DC COMPARTMENT HE LIFTED HIS RT LEG & PLACED IT IN THE COMPARTMENT BENT OVER PULLED IMSELF INTO THE COMPARTMENT SPRAINING THE RT KNEE

March 21, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AFTER LOOKING OVER HANDRAIL BY D2-1 MILL TO CHECK EQUIPMENT ON THE LEVEL BELOW, EE TRIPPED AND FELL AS HE TURNED AROUND TO WALK BACK TO THE CONTROL ROOM UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHAT CAUSED HIM TO TR IP.

March 19, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WELDING WHILE STANDING ON LADDER INSIDE D2-1 MILL WHEN LADDER FOOT SLIPPED ON MILL BALLS CAUSING BODY WEIGHT TO SHIFT WHICH RESULTED IN STRAIN OF LEFT KNEE. ]

February 1, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING QUARRY TRUCK TO HAUL KILN DUST, BACK STARTED BOTHERING THE EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE WENT ON VACATION AND SAW HIS PERSONAL PHYSICIAN WHO STATED ON 2-11-92 THAT THE INJURY WAS INDUSTIRA L. UPON NOTIFICATION TO THE COMPANY, THE EMPLOYEE WAS REFERRED FOR EVALUATION.

1991 · 16 incidents

December 31, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING FROM BUCKET ELEVATOR TOP TRACTION HOUSE FLANGE,PANTS LEG BECAME CAUGHT AND EMPLOEYE FELL TO CATWALK,STRIKING BUTTOCKS ON PIECE OF STEEL.

December 19, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER LEAVING WORK ON 12-19-91 EMPLOYEE EXPEREINCED LOSS OF RELEASE ABILITY IN RIGHT HAND.EMPLOYEE THEN WENT ON VACATION AND DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY UNTIL 12-27-91 WHEN HE WAS REFERRED TO A DOCTOR BY THE COMPANY.

December 18, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING UP STAIRS,CAUGHT FOOT ON STEP SPRAINING KNEE.

December 18, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE FEELING FOR SEAL ON DRIVE END OF FULLER PUMP,THE BEARING HOUSING THAT WAS BEING INSTALLED CAUGHT HIS FINGERS.

November 14, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A 75 LB COUPLING, COUPLING SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AND STRUCK HIS KNEE.

November 8, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
CalPortland · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOC DCIAGNOSED WORK RELATED STRESS

October 21, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE STANDING ON A LADDER, WAS CONTACTED BY DUST IN HIS EYE. (EMPLOYEE WAS FIRST SEEN BY DOCTOR ON 10-29-91 AND WAS ISSUED EYE MEDICATION BY DOCTOR ON 10-29-91).

September 11, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING TINGLING AND NUMBNESS IN BOTH WRISTS. DOCTOR DETERMINED THIS TO BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CARPAL TUNNEL SYUNDROME. EMPLOYEE ELECT ED TO HAVE SURGERY ON 9-11-91 AND STARTED LOSING TIME ON THAT DATE.

July 16, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE LIFTING METAL DOOR FOR VIBRATING SCREEN FROM PICKUP TRUCK BED, DOOR SLID OFF TRUCK ONTO FOOT. EMPLOYEE GRABBED FOR DOOR AND STRAINED BACK. DR PRESCRIBED RESTRICED DUTY.

July 3, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE WALKING INSIDE DUST COLLECTOR COMPARTMENT TRIPPED ON BAG NIPPLES IN THE FLOOR & STRUCK ELBOW AGAINST WALL ON 05-22-91 DOC PRESCRIBED RESTRICTED WORK DUTIES ON 07-03-91

June 13, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
CalPortland · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE USING TRUCK ATTACHED TO AN OLD PIECE OF BELT CONVEYOR AND DRIVEN BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO TEAR THE BELT CONVEYOR,THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEAR THE PIECE OF BELT CONVEYOR A ND ANOTHER PIECE OF OLD BELT CONVEYOR GOT CAUGHTON THE FIRST AND CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE UP IN IT AND CASUED A FRACTURE TO HIS LOWER LEG.

June 10, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE MIXING WATER WITH DEOX THE HOSE CAME OUT OF THE BARREL & SOME SOLUTION GOT IN HIS EYE DOC PRESCRIBED PRESCRIPTION EYE MEDICATION

June 6, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING PRYBAR FELT PAIN IN L SIDE

June 3, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STACKING SACKS OF LIME OF PALLETS FELT PAIN IN BACK

May 23, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CalPortland · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE DISMOUNTING MANLIFT, STRUCK ARM ON MANLIFT HANDRAIL.

May 10, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CalPortland · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES DOING REPETITIVE SHOVELING AND JACKHAMMERING INT HE CAURSE OF HIS JOB DUTIES, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF FEELING IN BOTH HANDS.

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