Mining Incidents

Dry Branch Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Imerys Kaolin Company · Facility
Controlled by Imerys S A
Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0900482

Dry Branch Plant has $148K in proposed MSHA penalties and $200 outstanding across 6 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1989–2009
Latest incident
Feb 2009
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
327
citations
98
significant & substantial
$147,591
proposed penalties
$122,132
paid to date
83% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $25,459 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
36
inspections on record
1,143
inspection hours
28.6
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.
327 citations across 1,143 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Dry Branch Plant has $148K in proposed MSHA penalties and $200 outstanding across 6 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$148K
proposed penalties
$122K
current assessed
$122K
paid to date
$200
outstanding
325 assessments are final orders; 6 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2009-03-12.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2009 Q2 3,120 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 10,328 11 1 1065.1
2008 Q4 7,273 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 12,786 10 0 782.1
2008 Q2 15,116 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 24,549 41 6 1670.1
2007 Q4 33,495 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 48,867 0 0 0.0
Show 30 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2007 Q2 52,989 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 53,010 18 2 339.6
2006 Q4 48,842 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 50,030 6 1 119.9
2006 Q2 48,418 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 53,281 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 69,455 10 1 144.0
2005 Q3 78,740 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 79,035 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 82,059 27 10 329.0
2004 Q4 84,167 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 94,204 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 93,475 23 8 246.1
2004 Q1 91,873 1 0 10.9
2003 Q4 95,639 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 113,690 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 107,080 5 3 46.7
2003 Q1 116,014 2 0 17.2
2002 Q4 120,699 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 112,969 4 2 35.4
2002 Q2 169,747 16 11 94.3
2002 Q1 169,627 1 0 5.9
2001 Q4 185,972 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 188,263 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 218,579 16 1 73.2
2001 Q1 246,861 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 255,478 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 257,093 1 1 3.9
2000 Q2 260,296 41 11 157.5
2000 Q1 258,728 94 40 363.3

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
November 8, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · OTHER
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE ENTERED CHEMICAL TANK TO INSTALL THREADED FLANGE FOR PROBE

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2009 · 1 incident

February 11, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating backhoe at #8Blunger, stepped out and felt twinge in back when he stepped on the ground. Employee stated he had felt a twinge in his back while actually operating the backhoe before exiting.

2008 · 2 incidents

October 24, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Opened valve on 71 Tank - felt a pull in his back.

April 29, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2" Hose came apart and was whipping around on ground and struck employee on heel.

2007 · 9 incidents

December 3, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Removing large metal guard upward off the pulley of the FK pump by hand when it became to heavy to handle, height and weight wise but continued on with it, losing it at the end. Tried to hold on to it in order not to hurt my helper.

October 7, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Helping Siloman start roto valve, slipped and twisted right knee.

September 10, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Between 15 Dryer and Filter Building-Employee was pulling a 1" water hose through the door opening when hose got hung on cement ledge and the pressure pulled his shoulder.

August 14, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was checking on feed valve under car (kneeling) (ACFX 42706). When he stood up he slipped and fell, hitting his left knee on concrete.

June 12, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving choke from under bulk trailer. Orig. date 06/12/07, no medical required at that time, employee sent on 03/08/08 after complaining of pain.

May 31, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Walking down catwalk at mid-level of #1 kiln, going toward discharge end of kiln while looking up at exhaust duct work, did not see drop off to next level.

May 2, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IMERYS' FORKLIFT OPERATOR DRIVING FORWARD COULDN'T SEE IN FRONT DUE TO SIZE OF FORKLIFT LOAD. FORKLIFT STRUCK PEDESTRIAN/CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHO WAS INJURED UPON BEING CAUGHT UNDER MOVING FORKLIFT. IMERYS' OPERATOR SHOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING LOADED FORKLIFT IN REVERSE INSTEAD OF GOING FORWARD WITH LOAD.

March 22, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up #3 calciner steps and twisted right knee. Initially reported as a near miss without reportable injury. Knee has begun to give employee problems and was scheduled for first doctor appointment today, 07/12/207.

January 8, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was hurriedly walking to shut off blower & 12 Dryer. He slipped and fell. Notified supervisor, but did not seek medical attention. Contacted HR on 03/12/07 that his elbow still hurt & wanted to see Dr. First treatment date was 03/14/07.

2006 · 4 incidents

March 17, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Imerys Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Unsafe act reaching into automatic palletizer to straighten fiber board on pallet. Lacerations on left forearm.

January 25, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was bagging on #8 Bag Machine. Bag came off and hit employee's left foot. This caused his left knee to bend, which resulted in a strain to left knee. This was employees first day on the job.

January 23, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on 2" water hose that he was using to wash filter pan and strained his back.

January 12, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was filing tank on forklift at propane tank. He pushed the start button with his middle finger on left hand and it popped out of joint (tendon rupture).

2005 · 3 incidents

December 22, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on patch of ice hurting neck & back on 12/22/05. Employee did not seek medical attention until 12/28/05, which changed the status of the injury to "Reportable".

November 8, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on clay, which was on the calciner walkway. This caused a lumbar strain.

June 27, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping over retaining wall @ C-8 Tank pump to turn off valve. He tripped over wall & fell catching himself on his right hand.

2004 · 10 incidents

September 2, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING A DOOR IN THE BAGGING & LOADING DEPARTMENT AND TWO OF HIS FINGERS WERE CAUGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR AND WERE BENT FORWARD.

July 29, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Imerys Kaolin Company · Contact with heat

EE WAS WELDING IN THE DIRECT SUN AND HAD ALL WELDING GEAR ON AND OVERHEATED.

June 30, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PUT CONDUIT INTO KNOCKOUT IN TOP OF A JUNCTION BOX. THERE WAS NO SLACK IN CONDUIT SO HE PRYED IT UP WITH A PRY BAR. THE CONDUIT SLIPPED OFF PRY BAR WITH MYERS HUB CATCHING FINGER AGAINST BOX.

June 23, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A VACUUM LINE ON #15 BAG MACHINE AND SAID THAT HE LOOKED OFF AND CUT HIS LEFT ARM/WRIST.

May 6, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS WALKING DOWN RAMP AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY FORKLIFT. FORKLIFT OPERATOR DID NOT SEE HIM AND WAS LOOKING AND HONKING HORN AT ANOTHER LIFT. INJURED EE WAS STRUCK IN THE BACK OF HEELS.

April 27, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD COLLECTED SAMPLE FROM BIN AND WHEN FINISHED HE PUT THE CAP BACK ON AND WAS HITTING WITH A HAMMER. HE GLANCED AWAY AND STRUCK HIS RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND WITH HAMMER.

April 14, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PICKED UP PASTE-BOARD 55 GALLON DRUM OVER HIS HEAD AND THREW IT IN THE DUMPSTER, PULLING HIS LEFT SHOULDER. EE DID NOT NOTIFY EMPLOYER UNTIL 5/5/2004. WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, HE FELT THE PAIN WOULD GET BETTER.

March 9, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was making a last check on #1 filter for the shift and tripped over a water hose and fell on his left knee on the catwalk.

March 8, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SENT TO SLURRY MAKE DOWN TO LOAD BUCKET OF SLURRY ON TRUCK. EE PICKED UP 5 GALLON BUCKET OF SLURRY (APPROX 50 LBS) AND STRAINED BACK.

February 23, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal

EMPLOYEE HAD LEANED LADDER AGAINST SOLID WALL TO SEE IF BOXES ON SHED ROOF COULD BE EASILY IDENTIFIED. WHEN COMING BACK DOWN LADDER, EMPLOYEE STATED HE MISSED THE FIRST STEP. WHILE GRABBING TO STEADY HIMSELF IT APPEARS THAT ONE INSRUMENT AND ONE PARTIAL BAG OF PIGMENT NEAR DISLODGED. EMPLOYEE APPEARED TO HIT ON RIGHT SIDE, RIGHT EYEGLASS ARM WAS BENT/LENS SCRATCHED. EE FELL 4'- 5'.

2003 · 21 incidents

December 31, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A PALET OF CLAY THAT WAS STUCK ON #8 BAG CONVEYOR ROLLERS WHEN HE WAS INJURED. EMPLOYEE REPORTED THE INJURY AS SOON AS IT HAPPENED. HE DID NOT REQUEST TO GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL JANUARY 5, 2004.

December 19, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON RAILROAD TRACK & GROUND WAS UNEVEN & IT CAUSED HIM TO PULL MUSCLE BEHIND LEFT KNEE. (STRAIN)

December 16, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WENT DOWN IN PLANT TO FILL 5 GALLON BUCKETS WITH SLURRY AND TAKE TO THE LAB FOR TESTING. THE TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN SO HE LIFTED BUCKETS (70 LBS. APPROX) OF SLURRY OVER THE TOP OF TA ILGATE. HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE REPORTED IT ON THE SAME DAY AND FELT HE WOULD BE OKAY. HE REQUESTED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR ON 1/7/2004.

October 29, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal

EE WAS WALKING UP TO THE TRAINING CENTER ENTRANCE WHEN SHE SLIPPED AND FELL ONT HE WET GROUND SPRAINING HER ANKLE LEFT. EE WAS GOING TO ATTEND A MEETING.

October 6, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE HAD HUNG A NEW BAG ON #9 BAGGER, HE WENT TO STEP OVER THE PROTECTIVE RAIL AND TRIPPED AND FELL TO CONCRETE FLOOR. HE BROKE THE FALL WITH HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 29, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS COLLECTING SAMPLES AND PLACING THEM ON A PALLET WHEN A CO-WORKER WAS EXITING OUT OF A TRUCK TRAILOR AND RAMPS CAME OUT AND CAUGHT INJURIED EE ACROSS THE TOP OF RT. FOOT CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON LT. UPPER ARM.

August 14, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal

WHILE PERFORMING NORMAL JOB DUTIES, EE HAD STRAIGHTENED UP A BAG SO THAT FORKLIFT COULD PICK UP AND STEPPED OFF 15 BAG MACHINE AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT HIP.

August 12, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL JOB DUTIES AND STEPPED OFF LEDGE AND TWISTED ANKLE CAUSING A SPRAIN.

June 30, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DIGGING OUT PRODUCT THAT HAD STOPPED UP SCREW AND HAULING AWAY WITH WHEEL BARREL. THE NEXT DAY HIS BACK WAS LOCKED UP AND HAD TO HAVE HELP OUT OF BED.

June 30, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING A GASOLINE PUMP WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN.

June 12, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal

EE HAD LOADED A HOPPER CAR AND AFTER COLLECTING A SAMPLE, HE WAS CLIMBING OFF CAR WITH SAMPLE IN HIS LEFT HAND, HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM 2ND OR 3RD STEP FROM BOTTOM OF LADDER CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND FRACTURING HIS LEFT WRIST.

June 2, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING THE FOOT ON BAG MACHINE AND DIDNOT CUT OFF AIR TO CYLINDER. WHELE ADJUSTING HISSHOULDER HIT THE START BUTTON CAUSING THE FOOTING TO ADJUST BACK ONTO HIS RIGHT THUMB, CUTTING IT.

May 25, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CLOSING DISCHARGE WITH WINCH. THE COVER WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY SO THE EE WAS LETTING COVER DOWN WHEN HANDLE SLIPPED FROM HAND, STRIKING EE ON THE BACK OF LEFT HAND.

May 11, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal

EE WAS LOADING HOPPER CAR WITH SILO WHEN HE STEPPED BACK AND HIS LEFT LEG WENT IN THE FIRST SECTION OF HOLE. HE HAD FAILED TO CLOSE THE TOP.

April 23, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PERFORMING HIS NORMAL JOB DUTIES-HE WAS SHIFTING TRACKS & THE CAR (RAILROAD) HE WAS RIDING CAME INTO CONTACT WITH NEXT RAILROAD CAR CAUSING HIM TO BUMP HIS HEAD ON THE RAIL & LACERATE HIS RIGHT EAR

March 4, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REFUELING AN OFF ROAD 50 TON DUMP. WHEN HE REMOVED FUEL NOZZLE FROM TANK, THE FUEL NOZZLE SPRUNG AND HIT HIM JUST ABOVE HIS LEFT EYE.

February 27, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON WET FLOOR AT THE ENTRYWAY TO THE BUILDING. CONCRETE FLOOR IS FINISHED SMOOTHLY IN THIS AREA AND THE AREA BECOMES VERY SLIPPERY DURING RAINY PERIODS. EMPLOYEE REPOR TED THE ACCIDENT ON 02/28/2003. TREATED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 03/26/2003.

January 18, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OUT AN ACID PUMP. EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A PUMP TO REMOVE IT AND ACID LEAKED. EMPLOYEE GOT 2ND DEGREE BURNS.

January 13, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WENT TO STEP OVER BERM AND STEP ON ICE AND SLIPPED AND FELL- HE TOLD HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS OK ONLY HIS PRIDE WAS HURT. SUPERVISOR WAS MADE AWARE OF THE SLIP AND FALL ON THE SAME DAY- HUMAN RESOURCES WAS NOT INFORMED UNTIL 4-08-03

2002 · 15 incidents

December 7, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNCHOCK BOTTOM OF CYLINDER BIN ABOVE ROTARY AIRLOCK. THE ROTARY VALVE SEVERED THE TIP OF THE LEFT THUMB.

November 21, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OFF DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. THE TRACK ON THE DOZER WAS WET. EE'S ANKLE WAS SEVERELY SPRAINED WITH TORN LIGAMENTS.

October 31, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS TRYING TO UNTANGLE A PRODUCT LINE, ONCE THE PUMP GOT UNCHOKED, THE SLIP BEGAN TO START RUNNING OVER, EE RUSHED OVER TO STOP THE PUMP. WHILE RUNNING HE RAN INTO THE GEAR UNIT BASE CAU SING A CONTUSION TO THE RIGHT THIGH.

October 16, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING BLUNGER HOUSE AND SLIPPED ON STEPS. HE WAS WET AND HAD CLAY ON HIS BOOTS. HE STRUCK HIS BACK (LOWER) ON THE STEPS.

October 15, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRYING TO PUSH WOODEN PALLETS BACK ONTO STACK & THREE (3) PALLETS FELL OFF ONTO THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT. PALLETS STRUCK EE'S FOOT ABOVE THE TOP OF WHERE THE STEEL TOE BEGAN.

September 26, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED FROM HITCH KNUCKLE ON CAR TO RELEASE AND AS HIS HAND WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEEL HE STEPPED ON UNEVEN ASPHALT AND TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL AND DISLOCATED HIS LEFT ELBOW.

August 28, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Imerys Kaolin Company · Rubbed or abraded

Employee experienced a change in condition to the right knee. This occurred due to a new job assignment that required kneeling & bending causing inflammation.

July 29, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS CHECKING VALVE AT TERMINAL TANK AND STEPPED ON UNEVEN GROUND.

July 2, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BECAME NAUSEATED AND DIZZY WHILE PERFORMING REGULAR JOB DUTIES. WE SENT HIM TO MACON OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE. DIAGNOSIS: SINUSITIS, MILD DEHYDRATION. EE WENT TO HIS PERSONAL DR. & WAS SENT TO ENT AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A RUPTURE (OVAL WINDOW FISTULA) RIGHT EAR. DR. STATED THAT THE RUPTURE WAS CAUSED FROM LIFTING BAGS. THIS WAS NOT DEEMED TO BE WORK RELATED UNTIL 10/4/02.

June 17, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STACKING BAGS & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 21, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS COLLECTING SAMPLE FROM A CAR ON #1 TRACK. WHILE ON TOP OF CAR THE TRAIN TOOK OFF WITH HIM ON TOP. THE JOLT KNOCKED EE ONTO HIS SIDE CAUSING EE TO BRUISE HIS RIGHT HIP. EE WAS TIED OFF W ITH FALL PROTECTION. THE RAIL CAR DID NOT PULL TOTALLY OUT FROM UNDER HIM. LIGHT DUTY.

March 5, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A TRACT EXCAVATOR AND SLIPPED IN SOME GRAVEL ON THE GROUND. HE FELL AND BRUISED RIGHT ELBOW AND RIGHT HAND. TURNED IN TO MODIFIED/ RESTRICTED DUTY.

February 11, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CATCHING SAMPLE BAGS AS THEY WERE DROPPED FROM THE TOP OF A RAIL CAR AND STRAINED LEFT SHOULDER. LIGHT DUTY.

January 14, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP A PIECE OF 4" DIAMETER PIPE AND FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK. NOT REPORTED UNTIL 1-31-02 (LIGHT DUTY).

January 3, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE THAT HAD FORMED ON A HOPPER CAR LADDER. HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BOTTOM STEP OF THE LADDER. HE LANDED ON THE GROUND - 2 FT. LIGHT DUTY.

2001 · 17 incidents

December 8, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

JAMMED THUMB ON LEFT HAND WHILE HOLDING ON TO HANDRAIL, WALKING DOWN STEPS AT LEACHING DEPT. EE NEVER WORKED LIGHT DUTY; HOWEVER, DR. PRESCRIBED LLIGHT DUTY. ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR CAUSED A DELA Y IN FILING. EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 1-18-02.

November 16, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING A TRUCK AND TRIPPED ON PALLET, INJURED HIS LT. KNEE. (LOST TIME)

November 2, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OUT SLIP PUMP AT THE GRINDERS AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR ON 11/12/01. (RESTRICTED DUTY).

October 7, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A BOX WRENCH TURNING A BOLT AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN LEFT SHOULDER ACROSS NECK.

October 2, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STACKING 55 LBS BAGS OF CLAY & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. RESTRICTED DUTY

October 1, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO TURN EQUIPMENT ON AND SLIPPED ON WET CONCRETE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 19, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HOOKING AIR COMPRESSOR TO BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK; STRAINED LOWER BACK & RIGHT LEG WHILE LIFTING COMPRESSOR.

September 12, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET STEPS AND INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. REPORTED ACCIDENT 9-12-01 BUT DIDN'T GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 10-18-01.

September 7, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED BACK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT AN IRON PULVERIZING MILL DOOR.

August 14, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE JUMPED OFF RAILROAD HOPPER CAR BRAKE PLATFORM AND STRAINED HIS LEFT CALF WHEN HE LANDED. (MEDICATION)

July 13, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON FORKLIFT LSOING SPOTTER TRAILER WHEN THE LANDING GEAR ON THE TRALER COLLAPSED CAUSING EE TO STRAIN BACK.

July 3, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM AND BENT HIS WRIST BACK.

June 11, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS DIRECTING THE LOWERING OF A BAUER MILL ONTO A STAND. HE ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THE STAND WITHOUT STOPPING THE LOAD AND THE LOAD CAUGHT HIS HAND AND BRUISED IT. LOST TIME.

March 4, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING LARGE CABLE TRAY WIRING WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS HAND. 2-STITCHES.

January 18, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING PAST FK LINE WHEN IT BLEW LOOSE HITTING HIM IN THE HAND.

January 16, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING PLASTIC BAG PALLET TIES WITH A POCKET KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS HAND.

2000 · 5 incidents

August 22, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO LOAD AN EXPORT CONTAINER AS HE WASPLACING CARBOARD INSIDE THE CONTAINER THE FORKLIFT RAN OVER HIS FOOT.

July 13, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BAGGING 50LB BAGS AND PUTTING THEM ON A CONVEYOR BELT. HE FELT A PULL IN HIS GROIN AREA AS HE PLACED A BAG ON THE CONVEYOR.

April 10, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RAILCAR HATCH COVER ON TANK CAR FLEW OPEN AND CRACKED EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOREARM. ALSO BRUISED HIS FACE.

April 1, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A HOSE TO PREPARE TO WASH SWELO SCREENS. HE TURNED TO WASH THE SCREEN AND TRIPPED ON THE HOSE HE HAD PULLED.

March 10, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DIGGING LUMPS OUT OF A SILO. A LUMP SHIFTED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER. THE EE WAS RESTING HIS LEFT HAND BELOW THE SILO OPENING.

1999 · 11 incidents

December 27, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CARRYING A 5 GALLON BUCKET OF LIQUID UP STAIRS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 29, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING RR TRACK. AS HE STEPPED ON A CROSSTIE HE SLIPPED AND SAT DOWN ON THE TIE. IT WAS RAINING.

September 29, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT A PALLET OF BAGGED KAOLIN IN A PALLET RACK. ONE BAG HUNBG ON THE RACK AND FELL GRAZING HIS LEFT EYE.

September 12, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN A STEP ON STAIRWAY GAVE WAY AND HE GRABBED THE HANDRAIL. LIGHT DUTY.

September 2, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

EE TURNED TO GO BACK UP STAIRS AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STAIR TWISTING HIS ANKLE. DID NOT GET MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 9-08.

July 22, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS DRIVING A RUBBER TIRED BACKHOE WHEN HE HIT A BUMP CAUSING DUST TO FLY UP FROM THE BUCKET. DUST GOT IN HIS EYE, HE RUBBED IT AND SCRATCHED HIS CORNER. DAYS LOST 7/26,27,28 (LOST TIME)

June 11, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM RAIL CAR AFTER SHIFTING AS HE STEPPED TO THE GROUND HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE LANDED ON HIS RT. KNEE BRUISING IT.

March 18, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE(BAGGER) WAS ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST COUNTERWEIGHT ON JET-FLOW BAG MACHINE WITHOUT TURNING MACHINE OFF. TRIP LEVER ON THE SPOUT WAS ACTIVATED AND CRACKED EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT THUMB. EMPLOYEE WAS PUT ON LIGHT DUTY.

January 29, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WALKED UNDER BARRIAGE TAPE INTO AREA WHEN DISCARDED DUST COLLECTED BAGS WENT BEING THROWN. A BAG LANDED ON HIS NECK. THE BAG FELL APPROX 25'.

January 27, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS RELEASING A HAND WINCH WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE HANDLE AND HIS FOREHEAD WAS STRUCK BY THE HANDLE.

1998 · 6 incidents

August 2, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE. (LIGHT DUTY)

April 8, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FITTING AN ATOMIZER BOWL TO A TAPERED SHAFT WHEN THE SHAFT WEDGED THE BOWL. AS THE EE ATTEMPTED TO FREE THE BOWL IT SLHIFTED AND WASHED HIS FINGER REPORTED LATE DUE TO ADJUSTMENT ERROR.

March 22, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS GUIDING DENSIFYIER SCREW TO GROUND, DURING THE UNLOADING WHEN THE SCREW TWISTED & PINNED HIS HAND ON THE GROUND.

February 12, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ON A 3" HIGH WOODEN PALLET. AS HE STEPPED OFF THE PALLET, HIS FOOT CAUGHT THE PALLET EDGE AND HE TURNED HIS ANKLE.

January 9, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EE HIT HIS LEFT ELBOW AGAINST THE CORNER OF A METAL FABRICATION TABLE. NOT DETERMINED TO BE RELATED TO THIS INCIDENT UNTIL.

1997 · 5 incidents

October 15, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING A HIGH PRESSURE 2" WATER HOSE TO CLEAN HIS WORK AREA. THE HOSE SLIPPED THROUGH HIS HANDS AND THE HOSE CLAMP SECURING THE NOZZLE CUTHIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER. (STITCHES)

October 10, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO JOB - TURNED TO WAVE AT A FELLOW EE & TIPPED OVER HIS OWN FEET. FELL & BROKE HIS HAND.

June 9, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STACKING 50LB BAGS OF CLALY & FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. HE WORKED UNTIL 8/1 WHEN HE SAW A DOCTOR - DOUBLE HERNIA. [LOST TIME]

May 14, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS EATING LUNCH AND A SWARM OF BEES CAME UPON HIM. HE STARTED TO RUN AND FELL HURTING HIS KNEE. HE WASN'T OUT OF WORK AND SAID HE WOULDN'T GO TO DR BUT ON 7-27-97 HE WENT TO A DR.

March 20, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A 90 DEGREE ELBOW IN A 4" ALUM. WING. THE AREA HE WAS WORKING IN HAD ALGAE ON PARTS OF THE CONCRETE. HE STEPPED ON THE ALGAE, SLIPPED AND FELL.

1996 · 7 incidents

November 13, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS RELEASING PRESSURE ON A 4" HOSE. LINE NEXT TO IT STARTED SPRAYING LIQUID CLAY. AS HE TURNED AWAY FROM THE SPRAY HE CAUGHT HIS LEG ON ANOTHER VALVE HANDLE. STITCHES.

November 10, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS REPOSITIONING A ROLLER CONVEYOR WHEN HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS CUT BY A FRAYED BAG FLATTENER BELT. THE BELT WAS FRAYED AT THE BELT JOINT. STITCHES.

November 5, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS CHANGING A PRODUCT PAN UNDER A RAIL HOPPER CAR. AS HE PULLED THE PAN FROM UNDER THE CAR HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. LIGHT DUTY. TO DR 11-11-96.

September 30, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

EE SLIPPED ON CONCRETE STEPS AND FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS SHOULDER. 3 DAYS LIGHT DUTY. SAW DR 10-2-96.

May 12, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS BAGGING 50 LB. BAGS ON A MECHANICAL BAG MACHINE. AS HE PLACED A BAG ON THE CONVEYOR BELT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 8, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS OPERATING A FORKLIFT. AS HE STOPPED THE LIFT AND DISMOUNTED HE CAUGHT THE BOOT LACE OF HIS LEFT BOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE ATTEMPTED TO TERH HIS FOOT LOOSE AND PLANT IT ONE THE FLOOR B EFORE HE FELL. HE DID SO BUT DID NOT PLANT HIS FFOOT SOLIDLY.

March 8, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A BEARING RACE WAS BEING REMOVED FROM A SHAFT WHEN A SLIVER OF METAL FROM THE PUNCH BEIN USED HIT THE INJURED IN THE EYE.

1995 · 5 incidents

October 27, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS BAGGING 50 LBS BAGS ON A BAG MACHINE. AS HE PULLED A BAG OFF OF THE SPOUT AND MOVED IT THTO THE SCALE, HE STRAINED HIS LEFT BICEP.

May 26, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING A MOTOR SUPPORT WHEN THE SUPPORT SHIFTED MASHING HIS FINGER STITCHES LIGHT DUTY

May 26, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING AN ELECTRICAL HOIST ONTO A PALLET WHEN THE HOIST SHIFTED CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS RT INDEX FINGER STITCHES LIGHT DUTY

January 20, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TRIED TO FLIP A 50# BAG OF CLAY OFF OF A CHAIN CONVEYOR. AS HE REACHED FOR THE BAG HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT ON THE CONVEYOR. A LACERATION RESULTED.

January 19, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEES WERE LOWERING A LARGE PIPE INTO POSITION WHEN THE HANDLE ON THE COME A LONG BROKE. THEPIPE DROPPED APPROX 10" AND THE BROKEN HANDLE STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT CHEEK CAUSING A DEEPM CUT REQUIRING STITCHES. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PERMANENT DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT PER THE DR

1994 · 3 incidents

October 21, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PIZGPAIRONG TO CLIMB ONTO A SLURRY TANK CAR WHEN THE LADDER HE HAD HUNG ON THE TANK CAR LADDER SLIPPED STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT THUMB.

July 18, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING A BAND CUTTER WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED, HITTING THE EXPOSED BAND END. (STITCHES--7/26--CUT WOULD NOT HEAL WITHOUT STITCHES.

January 27, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN AN INCLINE. THERE WAS LIQUID KAOLIN ON THE INCLINE, HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

1993 · 12 incidents

December 13, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE THROW PALLET ONTO STACK BOX. 2X4 STICKING OUT FROM ANOTHER PALLET WAS HIT BY THE PALLET HE THROW. THE 2X4 HIT HIM ON THE LEFT CHEER.

November 16, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

EE WAS DESCENDING SET OF 5 STEPS. HE INADOVER TENTLY STEPPING OUT FROM THE NEXT TO THE LAST STEP MISSING THE LAST STEP ALL TOGETHER AND LANDED ON HIS RT SHOULDER.

September 1, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING APRON PALLET ON #8 APRON DRYER THE PALLET HE WAS REPLACING JUMPED OUT OF PLACE & CUT HIS RT HAND

June 15, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE INHALLED AMMONIA FUMES FROM UNPLANNED DISCHARGE HEATER MESSAGE SWITCH STUCK CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE & DISCHARGE

May 13, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND WAS CUT WHILE OPENING SODA ASH BAGS WITH A KNIFE.

April 13, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS USING 2 INCH LATER HOSE TO CLEAN WORK AREA. HE STEPPED BACKWARD AND TRIPPED ON THE HOSE.

March 23, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE RUSTED BOLTS ON CONVEYOR DRIVE PULLEY. WHEN THE BOLTS BROKE LOOSE HIS HAND HIT THE SIDE OF THE PULLEY CUTTING HIS HAND.

March 16, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED ON SLIPPERY ACCUMULATE CLAM CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND.

March 15, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BAGGING ON #1 BAG MACHINE AS HE MOVED THE BAGS FROM THE BAG MACHINE SPOUTS TO THE CONVEYOR HE FELT A STRAIN DEVELOP IN HIS RT SHOULDER LIGHT DUTY

March 2, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A FIBERGLASS CHEMBRATING WHILE MOVING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR. THE GRATING SHIFTED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN HIS KNEE.

January 29, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM A 14 INCH HIGH RETAINABLE WALL ONTO A DRY FLOOR HE MISSTEPPED & SPRAINED HIS ANKLE

January 26, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING AN EMPTY PALLET FROM A LOADING DOCK. HE POSITIONED HIMSELF BETWEEN THE PALLET AND THE EDGE OF THE DOCK. WHEN HE PICKED UP THE PALLE HE INADVERTENTLY STEPPED BACKWARDS OFF THE DOCK.

1992 · 21 incidents

December 31, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS ON A FORKLIFT INSIDE RAILCAR. THE LIFT SHIFTED AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN THE LIFT ROCKED.

November 29, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRAINED WRIST WHILE STACKING 30 LB BAGS.

November 6, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall from ladders

EE HIT HIS KNEE WHILE DESCENDING A LADDER FOOT SWIPPED ON LADDER CAUSING KNEE TO HIT LADDER PUNG

October 30, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ORIGINALLY STRAINED BACK WHILE CHANGING OUT A PUMP CASING. EMPL WORKED NORMAL JOB UNTIL 1-4-93 HIS BACK SPASMED AND WAS PLACED ON LOST TIME STATUS.

October 28, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING THE PACKING ON A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK.

September 29, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRAINED RT WRIST WHILE CLOSING VALVE ON A SLURRY CAR (LIGHT DUTY)

September 21, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A METAL SHELF FOR RACK STORAGE. THE SHELF SLIPPED OFF HIS SHOULDER AND CUT HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

September 6, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STACKING 50 LB BAGS OF KADLIN ON PALLETS. AS SHE WAS LIFTING A BAG SHE FELT A PAIN IN HER LEFT SHOULDER.

August 22, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

54736YEE WAS FLUSHING A BSP COLLER SECTION WHEN THE COOLER DEVELOPED A LEAK.HOT WATER BURNED HIS FOOT.LT DUTY STARTED 08-26-92.

July 29, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

54736YEE BAGGING KAOLAN IN 50 LB BAGS-STRAINED SHOULDER PICKING UP BAGS TO PLACE ON BELT.

July 27, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

54736YEE LIFTED A FORKLIFT BATTERY-TURNED TO WALK AND FELT HIS BACK POP.

July 7, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING A HAND CART TO MOVE A 40 HP ELECTRICL MOTOR. HE WAS STEADING THE MOTOR WITH HIS HAND WHEN THE MOTOR SHIFTED PINNING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND CENTRIDUGAL PUMP.

June 28, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING OFF A VICTALIC WATER VALVE. RATHER THAN ERASPING THE HANDLE, HE HIT IT WITH HIS HAND. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE VALVE AND RAKED AGAINST PIPE COUPLING.

June 23, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF OF A FORKLIFT. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE STEPPED OFF.

June 21, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS RAISING A 50 LB BAG OF CLAY TO PLACE IT ON THE TOP FIER OF THE PALLET OF CLAY HE WAS STACKING HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 22, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS SEPARATING 2 PIPES WITH PRY BAR. AS HE WAS PULLING ON THE BAR HE SLIPPED AND FELL BRUISING HIS LEFT ARM AND LEG AND NECK.

May 10, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHIL ETRYING TO DISCONNECT A 4 INCH HYDRAULIC COUPLING, HE TURNE DNAD CAUGHT HIMSELF ON A HANDRAIL. STRAINED HIS BACK IN DOING SO.

April 25, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

(STITCHES) EMPLOYEE WAS EXCHANGING A SLIP LINE HE DISCONNECTED THE COUPLING ON THE LINE & THREW THE LINE OUT OF HIS WAY LINE HIT ANOTHER RUBBER LINE & BOUNCED BACK HITTING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT CHEEK BONE

March 17, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE (CHEMIST) WAS INSERTING A THERMOTER INTO A RUBBER STOPPER. AS HE WAS PUSHING THE THERMOMETER BROKE CUTTING HIS RIGHT THIGH.

February 18, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WORKING INSIDE A CACLINER AND DURING THE COURSE OF WORK, WHILE WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES, HIS EYES WERE BURNED BY THE WELDING FLASHES.

January 7, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

54736YEE WAS HITTING A PUMP IMPELLER WITH A HAMMER WHEN A METAL SPLINTER LODGED IN HIS LEFT HAND.IT WAS NOT DISLODGED UNTIL AUGUST 27,1992 THAT A METAL SPLINTER WAS IN HIS HAND-IT WAS REMOVED.

1991 · 11 incidents

September 25, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL WAS DRAINING LIQUID CLAY FROM GRINDER. HE WALKED THROUGH LIQUID CLAY BEING DRAINED & SLIPPED. HE TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

September 6, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

TRIPPED STEPPING OVER R R CROSS TIES SPRAINED R THUMB CUT HAND ON CROSSTIE TRIED TO CATCH SELF

July 27, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A 4" LINE WITH WATER. THE WATER BECAME VERY HOT BECAUSE OF RESTRICTED FLOW. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE LINE HOT WATER BLISTERED HIM.

July 8, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TAKING DUST COLLECTOR BAGS OFF PULLED TOO HARD STRAINED SHOULDER

July 5, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO KICK AN OLD FILTER CLOTH OUT OF HIS WAY, IT HAD JUST BEEN REMOVED. WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER ON A PIECE OF METAL.

June 8, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DISCONNECTING A CAM-LOCK COUPLING WHEN THE COUPLING BLEW-OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE KNEE.HAS RESULTED IN LOST TIME 1ST DAY LOST 06-24-91.KNEE SURGERY.

April 19, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LEANED OVER TO PICK UP SOME BAGS AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 2, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WELDING & HIS EYES WERE BURNED BY THE WELDING FLASH.

January 15, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF PICKUP, LOST HIS FOOTING IN MUD, FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON PICK-UP DOOR THESHOLD. LATER RESULTED IN STITCHES.

January 14, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BUSTING OUT CONCRETE PULLED RT ARM

1990 · 20 incidents

December 20, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A PUMP CAUSING AND FELT A SHARP PAIN HIS RIGHT ARM. DID NOT INITIALLY GO TO DOCTOR.

December 13, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL TRIED TO TAKE SHORTCUT UNDER #1 FILTER INCLINE SCREW RAISED UP WHILE PASSING UNDER SCREW & CUT LEFTEAR.

November 8, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ENTERED CHEMICAL TANK TO RESCUE OTHER EMPL.(OTHER EMPL DIED.THIS EMPL PASSED OUT.)

November 8, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE EXPERICING SHORTNESS OF BREATH WHILE REMOVING A MAN FROM A TANK THE MAN WAS CONTRACTOR INVOLVED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT

October 19, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

LACERATION TO RT HAND WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE SIDE OF AIRSLIDE. DELAYED STITCHES WOULD NOT HEAL PROPERLY.

October 17, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STEPPED OFF BOOM TRUCK SIDE STEP. HE SLIPPED WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN & STRAINED BACK WHEN HE CAUGHT HIMSELF.

October 15, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STRAINED BACK WHILE STACKING ON #8 BAG MACHINE. NOT ACCEPTED AS WORK PLACE INJ UNTIL 12/14.

September 26, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REMOVED A COVER FROM A PIT BEFORE HE WAS TO CLEAN IT OUT. HE TURNED TO GET A SHOVEL AND IN TURENING AROUND STEPPED INTO THE HOLE HE HAD UNCOVERED.

September 9, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED WHILE CARRYING 2 SAMPLE BOTTLES AND INJURED HIS WRIST WHILE TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF. LIGHT DUTY.

August 13, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL GOT SPLINTER IN LEFT HAND WHILE PULLING ON ROPE. SPLINTER EXCESS WAS REMOVED BY DR LATER.

July 27, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

CHISELING METAL SHAFT WHEN A SLIVER OF STEEL WENT INTO IN HIS ARM.

July 26, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BAGGING ON BAG MACHINE. HE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE SAND BAG FROM ONE OF THE SPOUTS AND STRAINED HE L SHOULDER WHEN HE ATTEMPT TO JERK BAG

July 19, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WASHING INISDE TANK CAR WHEN SHE SLIPPED AND LANDED ON HER L KNEE

June 28, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS TOP OF TANK WHEN FOREIGN OBJECT FLEW INTO RT EYE.

June 25, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL REMOVING A BAG FROM #2 BAG MACHINE,TWISTED & PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 20, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TRANSFERRING BAUER MILL INTO SHOP AREA.IT TWISTED CAUSING EMPL TO STRAIN HIS BACK TRYING TO HOLD IT.LIGHT DUTY 7-5-90.

June 11, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL USING HIGH PRESSURE WATERHOSE IT SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND STRIKING HIS EYE.MEDICAL TREATMENT 6-15-90,MEDICATION.

June 10, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL TRYING TO FREE BULKHEAD IN BOXCAR WHEN BULKHEAD BROKE FREE AND LANDED ON FOOT.MED.TREATMENT AND LIGHT DUTY.

1989 · 11 incidents

October 23, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS JUMPING OFF OF A HOPPER CAR TONGUE AND BROKE HIS RIGHT LEG WHEN HE HIT.HE DID NOT USE THE STEP PROVIDED ON THE SIDE OF THE HOPPER.

October 18, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CHANGING VALVES ON #1 TRACK CALLIHER MANIFOLD.IT WAS RAINING.

October 2, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT HIS LEFT ELBOW ON A PIPE WHILE CLOSING A VICTAULIC VALVE. EMPLOYEE HAS SOUGHT MED. TREATMENT SINCE ACCIDENT- REASON FOR LATE FILING.

September 21, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STACKING 50 LB BAGS. HE TURNED TO PLACE A BAG ON THE PALLET AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS KNEE.

September 10, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING 50LB BAGE SHE PICKED UP A BAG & FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HER LEFT SIDE

August 28, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL PULLING ON HOPPER CAR LID AND STRAINED HSI BACK.

August 17, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STRAINING TO PULL AN FK PUMP SHAFT AND STRAININED HIS LOWER BACK.

August 10, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CUT HIMSELF WITH A KNIFE WHILE REPLACING A TORN BAG ON A PALLET.

August 9, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL STEPPED ON A PALLET THAT HAD A RAKE UNDER IT.WHEN HE STEPPED ON RAKE IT FLIPPED UP HITTING HIM IN THE NOSE.

August 1, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE MISSSTEPPED ON STEPS & FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK PAIN HAD CONTINUED CAUSING A REPORTABLE SITUATION

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