Mining Incidents

Durkee Cement Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Ash Grove Cement Co · Facility
Controlled by CRH PLC
Durkee, Baker County, OR  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3502970

Durkee Cement Plant has $346K in proposed MSHA penalties and $133 outstanding across 21 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1992–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
429
citations
52
significant & substantial
$345,544
proposed penalties
$181,187
paid to date
52% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $164,357 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
105
inspections on record
5,179
inspection hours
8.3
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.
429 citations across 5,179 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Durkee Cement Plant has $346K in proposed MSHA penalties and $133 outstanding across 21 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.
$346K
proposed penalties
$181K
current assessed
$181K
paid to date
$133
outstanding
423 assessments are final orders; 21 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-04-20.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 61,571 8 0 129.9
2025 Q3 64,409 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 65,159 4 0 61.4
2025 Q1 69,336 16 2 230.8
2024 Q4 65,559 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 65,467 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 64,272 10 0 155.6
2024 Q1 68,246 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 60,914 7 0 114.9
2023 Q3 71,729 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 60,785 13 1 213.9
2023 Q1 65,149 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 61,005 11 0 180.3
2022 Q3 66,653 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 58,428 14 1 239.6
2022 Q1 63,150 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 55,332 6 0 108.4
2021 Q3 56,272 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 54,632 10 2 183.0
2021 Q1 60,460 7 2 115.8
2020 Q4 55,807 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 54,193 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 54,431 6 0 110.2
2020 Q1 61,709 1 0 16.2
2019 Q4 56,060 4 0 71.4
2019 Q3 56,559 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 57,399 3 0 52.3
2019 Q1 62,135 5 0 80.5
2018 Q4 56,484 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 57,191 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 57,504 4 1 69.6
2018 Q1 60,834 6 0 98.6
2017 Q4 55,733 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 56,539 1 0 17.7
2017 Q2 59,139 8 2 135.3
2017 Q1 62,774 5 1 79.7
2016 Q4 55,913 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 56,174 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 56,509 3 0 53.1
2016 Q1 56,980 2 0 35.1
2015 Q4 51,693 3 0 58.0
2015 Q3 55,246 3 0 54.3
2015 Q2 52,912 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 56,501 5 1 88.5
2014 Q4 51,872 8 0 154.2
2014 Q3 53,734 1 0 18.6
2014 Q2 52,351 11 5 210.1
2014 Q1 51,077 4 0 78.3
2013 Q4 49,398 3 0 60.7
2013 Q3 52,109 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 52,146 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 49,092 3 0 61.1
2012 Q4 49,139 3 0 61.1
2012 Q3 46,760 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 49,520 10 2 201.9
2012 Q1 42,513 1 1 23.5
2011 Q4 42,701 8 4 187.3
2011 Q3 46,632 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 49,045 5 0 101.9
2011 Q1 40,753 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 49,824 10 0 200.7
2010 Q3 52,432 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 52,159 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 38,815 11 4 283.4
2009 Q4 47,875 7 4 146.2
2009 Q3 54,185 4 1 73.8
2009 Q2 53,912 8 0 148.4
2009 Q1 51,859 13 1 250.7
2008 Q4 51,675 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 53,651 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 55,530 7 1 126.1
2008 Q1 53,623 16 2 298.4
2007 Q4 54,468 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 56,364 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 55,365 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 63,663 12 3 188.5
2006 Q4 54,241 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 55,787 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 57,289 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 61,642 3 0 48.7
2005 Q4 54,674 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 56,612 8 2 141.3
2005 Q2 57,972 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 62,784 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 57,757 14 1 242.4
2004 Q3 55,214 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 61,452 7 0 113.9
2004 Q1 60,818 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 62,308 9 1 144.4
2003 Q3 65,736 8 1 121.7
2003 Q2 62,420 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 63,370 6 1 94.7
2002 Q4 66,998 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 66,466 10 0 150.5
2002 Q2 60,098 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 63,017 28 4 444.3
2001 Q4 62,582 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 74,091 13 1 175.5
2001 Q2 61,233 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 63,206 5 0 79.1
2000 Q4 63,580 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 68,615 6 0 87.4
2000 Q2 66,372 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 68,619 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
January 21, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

MINER POSITIONED HIMSELF OVER WITHDRAWAL POINT IN MIDDLE OF SILO WHILE TRYING TO DISLODGE OBSTRUCTION. WHEN MATERIAL STARTED TO FLOW MINER BEGAN TO SINK AND WAS ENGULFED - RESULTING IN SUFFOC ATION.

October 12, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

BOTTOM OF HI-LO BROKE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEXT TO IT CLEANING OFF REBOUND FROM CABEL. FELL OFF THE DECK 80 FEET TO HIS DEATH.

Reportable incidents

198 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 1 incident

February 23, 2026 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by falling object

Employee working under other employees checking on a dust collector when a small amount of debris fell hitting employee on the top of EE's hard hat causing neck pain.

2025 · 1 incident

April 30, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was entering water truck heard pop in their knee. Employee filled out an Incident Report but did not want to seek medical attention. Employee went for their well medical visit for routine care and mentioned the knee still had some pain. The MD ordered an MRI. The MRI indicates surgical intervention is needed. This turned the first aid claim into a recordable.

2024 · 1 incident

December 10, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working at height from a Platform. EE unhooked Fall Protection Carabiner from the equipment, but it got snagged while the EE was walking away. The strap and carabiner swung over shoulder and struck EE in the upper lip. Five stitches required to repair wound. Root canal to move the tooth back into position.

2021 · 2 incidents

March 12, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

As a production laborer was drilling a cardox port, the drill bit became stuck. As EE pulled back to get the bit loose, EE's weight shifted backwards and EE's thumb collided with a steel plate. The result from x-ray was closed fracture of the distal phalanx, thumb.

February 17, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from machine

After entering the plant, a truck driver stepped out of their truck and missed the first step, causing them to twist their ankle. Driver asked for help after they got the truck loaded and pulled up to the carbis unit. 4 torn ligaments in ankle.

2020 · 4 incidents

December 28, 2020 OR · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had just finished shift and slipped in the parking lot while entering personal vehicle. Caught themselves without falling to the ground. Experienced no pain initially, with tightening later that evening. Ultimately diagnosed with bulging discs, likely related to a previously surgically repaired injury to the same area.

December 27, 2020 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

A quarry employee was attempting to clear a plugged feeder using a controlled and planned detonation placed inside the hopper; although EE placed themselves in a protected location, a metal piece ricocheted off the tunnel wall, striking them in the lower right leg, causing a bone fracture.

August 1, 2020 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured worker was cleaning out a tire chute with a steel rod out bar. During cleaning, pinched left index finger between the bar and steel port opening. EE was wearing gloves. The pinch caused a laceration requiring stitches.

May 21, 2020 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was sliding a heavy part (shaft pinion drive) from a ground position and suffered a right bicep injury. Employee was treated with first aid and sought medical treatment on 5/26, at which time was diagnosed with a probable bicep tear and put on restricted duty pending further diagnostics.

2019 · 1 incident

July 29, 2019 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was dumping a hopper full of kiln feed and debris into a dumpster. When employee went to release the handle, the hopper rocked back, smashing the tips of employee's left middle and index fingers between the forks and hopper frame. Both fingertips were fractured, with nail damage and degloving of finger pads.

2017 · 3 incidents

December 18, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
Ash Grove Cement Co · Accident type, without injuries

A Production employee entered the tower elevator at ground level. During ascent the elevator stopped between floors 1 and 2. The employee radioed for assistance and attempts to reset proved unsuccessful. A safe rescue was performed via the roof hatch. A call was made to MSHA when it became apparent the rescue would take longer than 30 minutes.

September 20, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A welder / repairman was using a pry bar to lift up a welded bearing mount plate. The bar slipped and struck the employee in the mouth, causing a small, superficial lip cut and a cracked canine tooth.

March 13, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

Mobile Equipment mechanic cut left pinkie finger while removing metal shards from HiVac truck metal coupler. Shard cut through leather glove, requiring first aid and medical attention. Employee went to an emergency room for cleaning and 3 small repair sutures. No lost time, restrictions or medications.

2016 · 1 incident

December 23, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell outside while walking in snow / ice conditions. EE fell to EE's buttocks, experiencing mild back and leg pain. EE received initial first aid and on 12/25/2016 went to the ER for increasing pain. EE received a CT scan disclosing disc bulge in the lumbar area, with 4-6 weeks of PT and an MRI ordered. No missed work to date.

2015 · 1 incident

July 30, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two employees were involved in cutting a HiVac hose with a carpet knife. One employee was finishing his cut when the second employee reached over to stabilize the hose. The knife slipped, cutting the holders Right arm. The injury was initially treated with first aid and later that evening the employee sought outside medical treatment.

2014 · 5 incidents

December 20, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Accident type, without injuries

The plant coal mill system sustained an internal fire to the upper bag house. During normal operations the mill pressure unexpectedly increased, causing the engineered pressure relief vents to deploy as designed. Ensuing fire damage was confined to bag house cages, tube sheets, pressure venting and electrical systems, which will all be replaced / repaired.

October 6, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Mechanic was installing a flow meter in a truck using two pipe wrenches, sustaining a right shoulder strain. The incident was treated with 1st aid measures until a 2/5/2015 Independent Medical Examination revealed a rotator cuff tear requiring medical treatment. *Surgery on 4/1/15 with lost time. Modified return is anticipated on 5/15/15, with full duty targeted on 10/1/15.

September 12, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Welder / Repairman was replacing tube sheets in bag house. During positioning and installation, suffered a minor low back muscle strain. The incident was treated with first aid measures until 9/18/2014, when the employee went to a chiropractor for adjustment. There has been no missed work or restrictions.

June 10, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Chronic back condition aggravated by stationary sitting in a one hour meeting (6/5/2014), resulting in muscle spasms. Diagnosis of minor aggravation of underlying condition 6/10/2014.

May 27, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by falling object

Failure to control equ/roller

2013 · 1 incident

June 21, 2013 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading cement into rail cars; lifted top railcar lid and strained lower back. The lid was an older, heavy style lid and the employee was using improper body positioning / technique. The incident was initially treated with first aid until an off the job flare-up required chiropractic treatment on 7/8/2013

2012 · 2 incidents

August 8, 2012 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE opened heavy equipment compartment door, felt popping sensation and pain in R shoulder. First aid until 11/20/2012; confirmation of positive MRI for minor shoulder tear.

May 8, 2012 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was attempting to slide a liner when it moved unexpectedly and caught his finger. There were no broken bones and no stitches required.

2011 · 6 incidents

November 22, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down from a forklift when he slipped in the mud. This caused him to loose his grip and hit the forklift with his side.

November 18, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal pumper DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reports that he has been having discomfort in his left elbow for the last seven months. He went to a physician and received treatment for tennis elbow.

November 1, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was changing a lamp in a light fixture. When he placed his hand on the fixture some dust was dislodged and got in his eye. He went to the Dr. and received a prescription for his eye.

September 15, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was assisting in cleaning up material with a vacuum truck. He had attached a rope to the end of the hose and wrapped the other end around his hand. When the hose moved it pulled the rope attached to his arm and dislocated his shoulder.

August 12, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving a track mobile when he hit a bump and began to feel discomfort in his back. EE went to chiropractor had his back adjusted and was released with no restrictions and no lost days.

April 29, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against a moving object

EE was in a man basket when the mast stuck momentarily then released causing a jarring to the employee. EE did not receive medical treatment until 5/10/11 when he was referred to a chiropractor.

2010 · 4 incidents

October 10, 2010 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

EE states that while he was working on a tire jam he was holding his flashlight in his mouth. He cracked a front top tooth when he bit down. EE did not report medical treatment until returning from layoff 3/2/2011.

July 18, 2010 OR · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE states that while he was vacuuming in the grate cooler his elbow started hurting. There was no bump or fall just pain. EE did not report medical treatment until returning from layoff on 3/2/2011.

June 21, 2010 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

EE was exiting the shop through the large roll up door. He stated that he felt something get in his eye like a piece of dust. He instinctively rubbed his eye which cause the piece of metal dust to emmbed in his eye. Conditions were breezy.

February 8, 2010 OR · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by falling object

EE was cutting with metabo. The cutting disk wedged and kicked back. The power tool fell and then cut his left leg below the knee. Wound was cleaned and he received six stitches to close the wound. EE was returned to work with no restrictions.

2009 · 1 incident

April 11, 2009 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

EE states that he was using a pry bar to clear blockage in a chute. When he stepped back from the chute he hit his elbow on the handrail. He was diagnosed with a contused elbow.

2008 · 11 incidents

October 3, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a 1 inch ratchet to turn a bolt which raises a coal mill tire. The ratchet failed causing a jolt to his neck and back.

July 22, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal pumper NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was pushing a coal reject hopper through a doorway when one of the wheels caught throwing the cart sideways. This resulted in the employees left ring finger being smashed between the cart and the door frame.

July 21, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Co · Unclassified, insufficient data

This incident was not discovered to be a work related incident until 8/28/2008. The EE cannot point to any particular incident, just that he noted that his back was tight after working in the preheat tower.

July 10, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was using a shovel to clean up a rock spill. He could not point to any particular incident that caused his injury but only had problems the next morning when he got out of bed.

June 20, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was attempting to lift a vibrator on to a rail car when he strained his lower back.

June 18, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was drilling a cardox port on the preheat tower when some dust came out of the hole and fell inside his hot coat.

April 2, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states that he was unplugging a silo discharge with a chipping gun when he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder.

March 18, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

EE states that while grinding a flange on the shop table, he got something in his left eye. He states that he was wearing his safety glasses and a face shield at the time. The incident did not require medical attention until 3/21/08.

January 30, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a bucket of rubble while cleaning the tower. When he lifted the bucket to hand to another employee he stretched and twisted resulting in pain to the lower back.

January 25, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was in the process of tearing out old refractory inside the preheater tower using an air powered chipping gun (rivet buster). As EE was pushing the rivet buster into the refractory the bit broke causing his hand to slip and his left index finger to be caught between the rivet buster and the wall.

January 24, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states that he was repairing a heater in the electrical shop. He was holding up a burned out heating element with a pair of pliers while removing the bracket. When he gripped the element a piece of the coating broke off and struck him in the left eye.

2007 · 9 incidents

November 25, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was installing a water bottle on the water cooler when he felt a cramp in his right bicep. He later noticed that his bicep had a bulge in it. Surgery was performed and it was determined that EE had bone spurs that caused the tendon in the bicep to become frayed. Bone spurs are the result of long term work stresses. The EE did not receive medical care until 12/12/2007.

October 11, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from machine

EE states that he was climbing the ladder on to the CAT 777D Haul truck. As he reached the fourth step he missed the handrail and fell back landing on his tail bone. He suffered a broken vertabrae in that area.

July 21, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was bending over to use a vacuum hose to pick up dust, when he felt a sharp pain in his back.

July 18, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE began to feel pain in his chest. An ambulance was summoned and the EE was transported to a local hospital. Medical Professional diagnosis did not indicate occupational accident or illness.

May 31, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states stepped down off boom truck and lower back started hurting. EE did not require medical attention until 6/18/07.

April 21, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against a moving object

EE was backing a CAT 777 haul truck and hit the 992 loader boom with the left top corner of the bed. This caused the haul truck to stop suddenly, causing the EE discomfort in his neck. The EE did not receive medical attention until 5/25/07.

April 19, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal pumper NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states that when dumping the coal hopper one wheel caught on a rock causing the dumpster to spin, which in turn caused pain in my right shoulder. EE did not seek medical attention until 6/15/07.

April 4, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

The employee was using a grinder to grind out welds in a diverter chute when he got a piece of slag in his eye. The EE states that he was wearing his safety glasses and welding hood at the time.

March 27, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE states that "he is not really sure when or what he did. May have been when using a bar to clean the eyebrow off the burner tip or taking the bar off the burner floor to get worked on. He had to do some twisting when getting the bar down the steps."

2006 · 4 incidents

August 8, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Trying to hook up a six inch hard line hi-vac hose onto the hi-vac truck. Hose came off (slipped) and end of hose hit employee in the top lip, knocking out a tooth.

July 24, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was changing out skirting on sugar rock belt when something got in his eye. He flushed out eye but was still sore next day so went to Dr. Nothing in eye but Dr. gave employee prescription for eye.

July 17, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on heated sample line termination at floor level. He stood up and hit his head on a electrical junction box on his way up. Had a hard hat on.

2005 · 11 incidents

December 19, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a rock from raw mix # 1 and another rock struck the back of his right hand breaking his index finger.

September 9, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims to have sore wrist on 9/9/2005, reported on 12/21/2005. Found out going to Dr. on Jan 5, 2006.

September 9, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims to have a sore knee from walking on concrete, reported on 12/21/05. Found out going to Dr. on Jan. 5, 2006.

September 8, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FIRE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Contact with hot objects or substances

While welding, employee's coveralls caught fire under his left armpit. Employee had 2nd degree burns.

July 23, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall down stairs

Employee walking down stairs carrying to "cardox tubes", slipped and fell down stairs.

June 29, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carpal tunnel in hands wrists and elbows has developed and worsened over the years. Reported condition around the first week in May 2005. Went to Doctor.

June 28, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cleaning under six pack. Clinker dust got in right eye. Flushed several times through the weekend and even when I got home. I got to work something still in eye. Reported on 7/1/2005.

May 11, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was rodding tower and conducting normal duties and left shoulder was sore. First reported on 5/11/05 but went to Dr. and filled a $7.00 prescription on 5/17/06.

February 16, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

Getting into pickup truck and hit head on upper part of door frame. Jammed neck, had hard hat on.

January 23, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping off of brick in the kiln and left foot slipped out from underneath employee when he stepped on the kiln floor. The kiln floor was wet, floor dry was already put down.

2004 · 15 incidents

December 15, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

While grinding on duct, the wind blew dust behind the faceshield and under the safety glasses. EE did not require medical treatment until 12/18/04.

November 23, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was throwing tires when his left shoulder was sore. Reported he went to doctor on 12/2/04.

November 20, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 11/20/04 EE reported that he had continual pain in his neck, shoulder and elbow & numbness in his hands mostly on his right side. He said he hit his head on a steel beam over a year ago & used a chipping gun. He said he was not getting any medical treatment. On 1/3/05 EE indicated he was getting medical treatment and may get carpal tunnel surgery. WC carrier investigating.

October 30, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 15 pound bucket of tools up some stairs and set the bucket down. He experienced some pain in his back between his shoulder blades. * Employee informed me on November 15 he filled a prescription he received from his Dr. over the weekend making it MSHA recordable.

October 17, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims he was cleaning under railcar scales and his back started hurting. Employee claims accident happened 10/17/04, reported it on 11/09/04. Found out went to Chrioprator on Feb. 10, 2005 once we got the bills.

September 28, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING DOOR ON A COAL CAR AND WAS USING A PRYBAR TO GET IT TO LATCH. PRYBAR SLIPPED & HIT EE IN LEFT SMALL TOE.

June 30, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting car viabator into car slots on gypsum cars. pain in lower abdominal area.

June 18, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HI-VACING. HE FINISHED HI-VACING AND STARTED ROLLING UP THE HOSE. THE HANDLE AND CLIP WERE REMOVED FROM THE HOSE. WHEN COILING UP THE HOSE, THE HOSE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND. THE HOSE, STILL ON, MOVED TOWARD THE EMPLOYEE WHO ATTEMPTED TO CATCH IT WITH HIS HAND WHEN IT SUCKED HIS HAND AND ARM INTO THE HOSE. BRUISED SHOULDER AND ARM, SPRAINED THUMB, SWELLING.

April 25, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON UNPLUGGING 323VF6 FEEDER USING BARS, HAMMER IN OVERHEAD MOTION TO GET FEEDER UNPLUGGED. BOTH SHOUDLERS SORE IN COLLAR BONE AREA AT END OF DAY, MUSCLE RUNNING UP LEFT SIDE OF NECK SORE. **EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNTIL JUNE 19, 2004 AFTER HIS RETIREMENT DATE OF MAY 31ST, 2004.

March 29, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Strained neck while using a crow bar to loosen rock and dirt in a ditch.

February 27, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal

Another EE was removing mill liner plates with a jackhammer. A piece of metal struck injured in cheek.

February 25, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY A SLEDGE HAMMER. HAMMER CUAGHT SAFETY HARNESS CAUSING HIM TO WRENCH HIS NECK.

January 26, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Co · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE PUTTING ON WORK BOOTS IN THE LOCKER ROOM, WAS BIT BY A SPIDER.

January 12, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PREPARING TO CHANGE A FILTER ON THE CAB OF A LOADER, WAS REMOVING A CHAIN THAT WAS ON THE WORK DECK. THE CHAIN HUNG UP AND WHEN THE OILER PULLED ON IT, IT SUDDENLY CAME LOOSE AND THE END STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE.

January 7, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEES REPLACING THE NOSE RING CASTINGS ON THE FRONT OF THE KILN (DISCHARGE END). MOVING THE PLATES FROM THE RAMP TO THE KILN SHELL WHERE THE PLATES WERE INSTALLED. WHILE LIFTING PLATES FROM RAMP TO KILN SHELL, EE HURT HIS BACK. EE DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTN. UNTIL JUNE 19, 2004. EE IS OFF WORK AS OF JUNE 20, 2004.

2003 · 11 incidents

November 18, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE STEPPING DOWN FROM A PIECE OF MOBILE EQUIPMENT, STRUCK JACK HANDLE.

October 20, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal

WHILE REMOVING A DOOR TO SERVICE A BUCKET ELEVATOR, STRAINED HIS SHOULDER WHEN HE PICKED UP THE DOOR.

September 24, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING STEEL PLATE, PLATE SLIPPED AND SCRAPED HIS LEG. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS, HE WENT TO DOCTOR DUE TO POSSIBLE INFECTION. RECEIVED ANTIBIOTICS FOR TREATMENT.

August 13, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE KNEELING TO WORK, FELT SORENESS AND PAIN IN LEFT KNEE. SUBSEQUENT REVIEW BY DR.& AN MRI INDICATED ON 10/9/03 THAT EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LIGAMENT DAMAGE TO THE KNEE.

July 31, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal

MOVING MAN BASKET WITH ANOTHER ELECTRICIAN DVER HANDRAILING THE WEIGHT OF THE BASKET SHIFTED AND GOT AWAY FROM US AND SMASHED MY FINGER BETWEEN THE BASKET AND HANDRAILING CAUSING OPEN WOUND ON MIDDLE FINGER AND BROKER BONE.

June 30, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SMASHED THUMB WHEN PIECE OF METAL SHIFTED.

June 19, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal

WHILE GRINDING, PIECE OF DEBRIS FELL INTO CORNER OF EYE.

June 13, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CARRYING WATER HOSE, TRIPPED ON A ROCK & FELL.

March 18, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

EE WAS INSTALLING A DISTRIBUTION BAND AT THE TOP OF A CEMENT COOLER. EE BRUSHED THE BOTTOM OF A CATWALK BEAM WITH HIS HARD HAT DISLODGING ACCUMULATED DUST WHICH ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE. EE TAKEN TO PHYSICIAN TO HAVE MATERIAL RINSED FROM EYE. PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBED EYEDROPS.

March 11, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE BRICK AND DEBRIS FROM THE ROTARY CEMENT KILN. THE CHUTE WHERE THE BRICK WAS BEING CONVEYED FROM THE KILN PLUGGED. THE EE WHILE UNPLUGGING THE CHUTE HAD A BRICK STRIKE HIM ON THE LEFT ARM ABOVE THE ELBOW. EE WAS TAKEN TO THE PHYSICIAN AND ARM WAS X-RAYED. SEVERE BRUISE. PAIN MEDICATION ADMINISTERED.

February 13, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal

EE WAS LOOSENING/TIGHTENING A FITTING ON A PNEUMATIC CONVEYING LINE (FLEXABLE), WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. AN MRI REVEALED A TORN ROTATOR CUFF, WHICH WILL REQUIRE SURGERY. NOTE ORIGINAL ACCIDENT REPORT FOR BACKSTRAIN 1-23-03, THIS REPORT WAS FILED 2-18-03 AFTER EE VISITED PHYSICIAN.

2002 · 5 incidents

September 24, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS RODDING OUT TOWER AND TWISTED FUNNY, HURTINGLOWER BACK.

September 3, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BUCKETS FULL OF CASTIBLE FOR COAL MILL BAGHOUSE REPAIR AND HURT LOWER BACK.

August 5, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED HERE 31 YEARS & HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS.

July 24, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

A CONTRACTOR MECHANIC WAS REPAIRING A TRACK ON A D6 DOZER. IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING THE MASTER LINK HE STRUCK THE PIN WITH A STEEL SLEDGE HAMMER CAUSING A CHIP OFF THE PIN. SHOULDER TO BE PRPELLED STRIKING EE STANDING 15' AWAY, INT HE RIGHT AIR BI UPS. THE FRAGEMENT BECAME IMPEDDED ABOUT 1" DEEP.

February 27, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

WAS TORQUING BOLT DOWN AND WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT IT ON BUSS BARL-DISLOCATED RIGHT THUMB.

2001 · 6 incidents

December 17, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS WALKING DOWN QUARRY ROAD TO GET INTO LOADER AND SIMPLY SLIPPED AND LANDED ON LEFT KNEE. DOCTOR DIAGNOSED THAT SOME OF THE BONE HAD BEEN CHIPPED ON THE KNEE CAP AND REQUIRES THAT HE STAY OFF OF IT FOR AWHILE.

November 21, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 100 LB RAW MILL LINER PLATES AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE BACK OF HIS NECK. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL HELP UNTIL 12/5/01. AT THAT TIME IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT HE HAD BULGED D ISCS #5-6 AND WILL REQUIRE SURGERY TO REPAIR IT.

September 17, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS WALKING ALONG BELTLINES AND RAN INTO THE EMERGENCY STOP CABLE EYELET WITH HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. PLEASE NOTE: DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTIONUNTIL 11/29/01.

August 29, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE ACTUALLY SLIPPED ON SOME CLINKER NEAR KG JEFFREY PIT ON 6-11-00 AND HAS STRUGGLED WITHHIS BACK EVER SINCE. HE WENT TO THE DR. ON 8-29 AND IT WAS DECIDED LOST TIME IS NEEDED, PLUS SURGERY RE QUIRED 9-1-01.

July 11, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT QUARRY BC3-FEEDER #7 WHEN A FEEDER PIN MOVED FROM VIBRATION AND GLANCED TOP OF HIS HEAD. HE WAS WEARING A HARD HAT. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL & RESTRICTED STATUS UNTIL 8/20/01. HE WILL BE A LOST TIME FOR A WHILE.

May 1, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Co · Unclassified, insufficient data

THIS IS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS CLAIM FOR EMPLOYEE'S BACK. HE DOES MUCH LIFTING AND BENDING AND REPETITIVE MOVEMENT IN HIS JOB AS A SHIPPER RECEIVER AND HIS BACK HAS GOTTEN WORSE. HE WENT ON L OST TIME AS OF 5-1-01.

2000 · 3 incidents

December 18, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RECEIVED DIAGNOSED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS FROM REPETIVE TASKS.

January 12, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS TURNING A LUG NUT WITH A WRENCH AND IT SLIPPED. THE WRENCH HIT ANOTHER LUG NUT AND T CUT MY LEFT FOREARM. FOUR STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

1999 · 6 incidents

October 20, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME-AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS DUE TO REPETATIVE USE OF HIS WRISTS WHILE OPENING AND CLOSING LIDS ON BULKLOADER TRUCKS AND RAIL CARS.

October 18, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON RAILROAD SWITCH - STEPPED IN A HOLE AND ROLLED ANKLE.

March 23, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS

February 15, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPETITIVE USE OF TOOLS, ECT. TO PERFROM JOB IN THE SHOP FOR APPROX 27 YRS HAS CAUSED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM ILLNESS IN BOTH WRISTS

January 28, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED 40+ YEARS USING JACK HAMMERSCHIPPING GUNS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION. THIS HAS CAUSED PAIN & DISCOMFORT IN BOTH HANDS AND WRISTS. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

January 17, 1999 OR · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS OPERATING OUR GROVE BOOM LIFT TOWARD AN OUTSIDE STAIRWAY, IN ORDER TO PERFORM SOME WELDING. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE OF THE BOOM LIFT SUNK IN SOFT GROUND, DROPPING MANBASKET HE WAS IN AND MO VED IT FORWARD. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE BOOM OF A STATIONARY CRANE & RAILING OF MANBASKET STRUCK EE'S LEFT LEG. THIS CAUSED A COMPUND FRACTURE A LITTLE ABOVE THE KNEE ON THE BACK OF THE LEG.

1998 · 14 incidents

June 15, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS CLEANING OFF LARGE ROCKS FROM A BELT AND TWO LARGER ROCKS ROLLED ON HIS LEFT HAND. HE BROKE A SMALL BONE ON THE TOP OF HIS HAND.

May 26, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS WORKING INSIDE PLANT SHOP. BENT OVER TO PICK UP EMPTY NONGAS BOTTLE AND STRAINED RIGHT GROINREQUIRE MEDICAL HELP.

April 3, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAME INTO THE SAFETY OFFICE ON SAT. AM TO REEPORT THAT HIS LEFT EYE WAS BOTHERING HIM. WHEN ASKED WHAT HAPPENED, EE STATED HE DIDNT KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED, ONLY THAT HIS EYE BEGAN BO THERING HIM DURING THE DAY BEFORE.

March 30, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING PUT NEW PC-9 BELT ON & FELT BURNING SENSATION IN HIS GROIN AREA. HE WENT TO THE DR 3/31/98 & IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A HERNIA.

March 26, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from machine

HE WAS CLIMBING INTO KOBELCO ROCK BREAKER AND SLIPPED AND FELL. HE LANDED ON HIS FOREARM AND REQUIRED X-RAYS.

February 19, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING AT THE COOLER WHEN A STRONG WIND BLEW DEBRIS INTO THE EE'S EYE. EMBEDDED FOREIGN BODY AND RUST RING REMOVED.

February 10, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN A WELDER TO TIC FOR FIVE MINTHS. BEFORE WORKING FOR TIC HE WAS A TRUCK DRIVER. ON 2-10-98 EMPLOYEE REQUESTED TO SEE A DR. FOR ON-GOING NUMBNESS IN HIS ARMS.

February 8, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS MOVING/SETTING A LADDER FOR ACCESS. EE CAUGHT HIS HEEL IN HIS LANYARD CAUSING HIM TO TRIP, STRIKING HIS MOUTH ON THE LADDER RUNG CUTTING HIS LIP WITH HIS TEETH.

January 28, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by falling object

WHILE CUTTING UP DURTS AT THE SAW MILL CONVERSION AN 18" LONG 4X4 BLOCK FELL FROM 50' OFF OF THE ROOFTOP AND CUT THE EE'S LEFT EAR.

January 18, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRADDLED OVER A TUGGER CABLE WHEN IT FAILED, ALLOWING THE MILL CHUTE TO DROP AND THE CABLE TO JUMP UP STRIKING THE EE ON THE INSIDE OF HIS LEGS AND LOWER PELVIS.

January 15, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE WORKING WITH A PIPE FITTER TO DEMO A PIECE OF PIPE, EE PUT HER SHOULDER UNDER THE PIPE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT WHILE THE OTHER EE CUT PIPE.

January 8, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME INVOLVING BOTH WRISTS AND HANDS. THIS IS FROM 30+ YEARS OF REPETITIVE WORK.

January 8, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BACK STRAIN FROM OPERATING FRONT END LOADER ON ROUGH TERRAIN.

January 7, 1998 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING LINKS ON A DRAG CHAIN CONVEYOR. EE WAS ASSISTING BY HOLDING THE CONNECTING PIN WHILE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN OUT. THE PIN CAME FREE WITH MORE FORCE AND CAUSED HIS HAND TO BE PULLED IN WHERE IT WAS STRUCK BY SEVERAL FALLING LINKS

1997 · 4 incidents

December 2, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A METAL PIPE WAS BEING REMOVED FROM THE CASTING AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND STAGED ON PLATFORM B. A 4000 LB TUGGER WAS BEING USED TO RAISE THE METAL PIPE. WHEN THE PIPE CLEARED THE HANDRAIL ON B , IT SWUNG INTO A FLNAGE ON THE CALCINER AND PINCHED THE EE S FINGER IN BETWEEN.

October 9, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OUT OF BREAK ROOM AND TRIPPED ON A PALLET. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT WRIST. THE WRIST REQUIRED X-RAYS.

October 6, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Rubbed or abraded

EMPLLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG SINK DDRAIN AND WAS USING A PLUBMING SNAKE. HE INJURED HIS KNEE. WHILE APPLYING TO MUCH PRESSURE ON HIS KNEE TO THE FLOOR, THE KNEE SWELLED UP CONIDERABLY.

February 6, 1997 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS REPORTED PAIN IN BOTH WRISTS FOR SOME TIME AND HIS DR. DIAGNOSED HIM WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 2-6-97.

1996 · 6 incidents

December 17, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO ATTACH RAIL CAR HITCH TO 988 LOADER AND GOT FINGER PINCHED TRYING TO MAKE CONNECTION. THE FINGER REQUIRED A SPLINT.

June 12, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHIPPING CASTIBLE FROM ELBOW WITH APAVEMENT BREAKER AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOREARM ONA METAL CLIP. SIX STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

May 5, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING DRILL PRESS WHEN THE METAL HE WAS DRILLING SPUN OUT OF CLAMP AND CAUGHT HIM ON THE WRIST. THE CUT ON HIS WRIST REQUIRED 5STITCHES. HE STATED THAT HE DID NOT SECURE METAL DOWN PROPERLY.

April 22, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

SHOP EMPLOYEE WAS USING A GRINDING WHEEL INSIDE THE PLANT SHOP. RECEIVED A SMALL METAL FRAGMENT IN EYE. HAD TO DO TO DR TO GET IT REMOVED. NO DAMAGE DONE.

April 3, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS DIGGING A DITCH AT PRIMARY CRUSHER WHILE OPERATING A BACKHOE AND FELT A SLIGHT CATCH IN HIS BACK WHEN HE LEFT THE VEHICLE. EMPLOYEE WENT TOT HE DR FOR MINOR BACK THERAPY.

January 8, 1996 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING INTO THE KILN ON THE FORKLIFT AND HIT HIS HEAD . HE SUFFERED NECK AND BACK STRAIN FROM IMPACT.

1995 · 9 incidents

December 13, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PERFORMING SHOVELING NEAR THE PRIMARY CRUSHER WHEN HE RECEIVED A SPECK OF DIRT IN HIS EYE. HE HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR TO GET IT REMOVED.

June 24, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING TIRES ON THE TIRE CONVEYOR WHEN HE FELT A DSTRAIN ON HIS LOWER BACK HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH LOWER BACK STRAIN HE FIRST WENT TO THE DOCTOR 06-26-95

June 19, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING OUT OF PLANT SHOP AND SLIPPED AND FELL. SUFFERED A SLIGHT BRUISE ON HIS RT HIP. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 6-20-95, AFTER IT KEPT ON HURTING AND STIFFENED UP.

June 16, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE TAILGATE OF THE DUMP TRUCK AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER ON THE LATCH OF THE TAILGATE. HE REQUIRED STITCHES ON ONE FINGER.

May 22, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF COMPANY VEHICLE AND CUT THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT HAND ON SOME FORM OF HARD PLASTIC ON THE ARM REST. THIS REQUIRED TWO STITCHES.

April 14, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING CLINKER AT KG-6/KG-9 TRANSFER & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK HE DIDNOT GO TO A DOCTOR UNTIL 04-21-95

April 13, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT THE SECONDARY CRUSHER AND RECEIVED A SMALL PIECE OF METAL IN HIS RIGHT EYE. THE PIECE OF METAL HAD TO BE REMOVED BY A DR.

January 31, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by powered moving object

WAS STRUCK BY A FRONT END LOADER AND PINNED INTO HOT CLINKER. THE DRIVER, DID NOT SEE EE NEAR THE CLINKER PILE. EE HAS BURNS ON BOTH LEGS AND A BROKEN LEFT TOE. WHEN HE REALIZED THAT HE WAS IN TROUBLE. EE WAS ABLE TO THROW CLINKER AT THE SIDE OF HTE LOADER OT LET THE OPERATOR KNOW HE WAS THERE. THIS ALERTED THE OEPRATOR AND HE BACKED AWAY.

January 2, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING THE HI VAC HOSE APART USING SOME FORCE AND IT CAME BACK AND HIT HIS MOUTH WHEN THE TWO ENDS SEPARATED. THIS CHIPPED HIS TOOTH, RESULTING IN DENTAL REPAIR.

1994 · 23 incidents

October 26, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING RAIL CARS & WORKING INSIDE THE ACAR WHEN HE SLIPPED ON AN INCLINED SURFACE. HE HURT HIS SHOULDER WHEN HE REACHED TO STOP HIS SLILDE. HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A SLIGHTL Y TORN ROTATOR CUFF. HE DID NOT SEEK OUTSIDE MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 10/28/94.

October 18, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THE DUMPSTER AT THE FINISH MILL INTO THE CORNER & SMASHED HIS LEFT RING FINGER. THE FINGER HAD TO BE DRAINED OF FLUID BY EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS.

October 4, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING KL3 DRAGLINE AND SLIPPED. WHEN HE FELL DOWN HE HIT HIS RIGHT ARM ON THE KL3 STEPS.

October 3, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STEPPING OFF A FRONT END LOADER AFTER HE FINISHED FUELING IT AND STEPPED DOWN A ROCK. THIS CAUSED A SLIGHT SPRAIN OF HIS LRFT ANKLE AND SOME SWELLING. HE DID NOT INFORM US OF HIS DR VIS IT UNTIL 10-11-94.

October 3, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING RAILROAD CAR DOOR AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. THIS INJURY REQUIRED GOING TO THE DR FOR TREATMENT.

August 22, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING IRON INTO THE BACK OF A PICK UP WHEN HE FELT A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE DID NOT SEE MEDICAL HELP UNTIL 9-8-94. HE DID NOT REPORT THAT HE HAD SEEN A DR UNTIL 9-12-94.

August 15, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 100 LB BAGS WHEN SHE FELT A STRAIN IN HER LOWER BACK. SHE IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING THERAPY FOR THE BACK STRAIN. SHE DIDNOT SEEK OUTSIDE MEDICAL HELP UNTIL 8-19-94.

August 3, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS RUNNING A DITCH MAKING MACHINE AND STRAINED THE MUSCLES IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER WHEN THE MACHINE STRUCK A LARGE ROCK.

June 10, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS RODDING OUT A PREHEAT TOWER PLUG WHEN HOT DUST CAME BACK OUT AT HIM. TO AVOID THE DUST HE DOVE OFF OF A 3 FT HIGH PLATFORM AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE ADJACENT CATWALK VERY SHARPLY, CAUSING A PIECE OF THE KNEECAP TO BREAK. THIS REQUIRED SURGERY AND FULL RECOVERY IS ANTIPATED.

June 7, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A GRINDER AND PIECE OF METAL GOT STUCK IN HIS EYE.

April 5, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE THE KILN COOLERS. SHE WAS STEPPING FORM ONE OF THE COOLER EXIT PORTS TO A PERMANENT LADDER WHEN SHE SLIPPED AND FELL 10 TO 15 FEET. SHE RECEIVED A BROKE ANKLE FRO M THE FALL. SHE ALSO RECEIVED A LACERATION ON THE SAME ANKLE.

March 24, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SEVERAL PIECES OF STAINLESS STEEL FROMA PALLET 3' ABOVE FLOOR WHEN THE BOTTOM PIECE FELL ADN STRUCK HIKM ON THE LEFT FOOT. HE RECEIVED DR'S TREATMENT ON IT AND WAS DIAGNO SED FOR HAVING ASEVERELY BRUISED LEFT FOOT.

March 9, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKED AT THE LIME OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED & HAS BEEN RECENTLY 03-09-94 DIAGNOSED WITH NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 3 % IN ONE EAR

March 9, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKED AT THE LIME OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED & HAS BEEN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED (03-09-94) WITH NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 21.25%IN ONE EAR

March 9, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKED AT THE LIME OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED & HAS BEEN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED 03-09-94 WITH NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 15.25% IN ONE EAR

March 9, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKED AT THE LIME OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED & HAS BEEN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED (03-09-94) WITH NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 15.6% IN BOTH EARS

February 14, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKED AT THE LIM, OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQURED AND HA SBENN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 5.22% IN BOTH EARS COMBINED.

February 14, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKED AT THE LIME OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQURED AND HA SBENN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 2.25% IN BOTH EARS COMBINED.

February 14, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKED AT THE LIME OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQURED AND HA SBENN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 5.22% IN BOTH EARS COMBINED.

February 14, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKED AT THE LIME OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQURED AND HA SBENN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 14.22% IN BOTH EARS COMBINED.

January 27, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

HE WAS HELPING THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT THROW WOOD BLOCKS ONTO A TRUCK WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 03-09-94

January 6, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE CONE CRUSHER WHEN HE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS KNEE.

January 3, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A CMENT MIXER WITH THE POWER OFF ANDPHYSICALLY MOVED THE MIXING BLADE. WHEN THE BLADE MOVED, HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BLADE AND TH EHOUSING. HE RECEIVED A CUT O NT HE LITTE FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

1993 · 22 incidents

December 27, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WORKED AT MANY JOBS AT OUR LIME, OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED. HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS AND OTHER NOISY AREAS. HE JUST RECIEVED A DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS THAT HE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 19%. WE RECEIVED WORK OF THIS LOSS ON 12-27-93.

December 27, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WORKED AT MANY JOBS AT OUT LIME, OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED. HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS AND OTHER NOISY AREAS. HE JUST RECEIVED A DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS THAT HE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 17 %. WE RECEIVED WORD OF THIS LOSS ON 12-27-93.

November 16, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WORKED AT MANY JOBS AT OUR LIME, OREGON FACILITY BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED. HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS AND OTHER NOISY AREAS. HE JUST RECEIVED A DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS THAT HE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 4.7%. WE HAVE RECEIVED WORD OF THIS LOSS AND PERCENTAGE ON 11-16-93.

November 16, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WORKED AT MANY JOBS AT OUR FACILITY AT LIME, OREGON BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED. HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS AND OTHER NOISY AREAS. HE JUST RECIEVED A DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS TH AT HE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 13.8% WE RECEIVED WORK OF THIS LOSS AND PERCENTAGE ON 11-16-93.

November 9, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WORKED SEVERAL JOBS AT OUR FACILITY LOC ATED IN LIME, OREGON BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED. HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS AND OTHER NOISY AREAS. HE JUST RECEIVED A DR'S DIAGNOSIS THAT HE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSSOF 13.7 % AVERAGE TOTAL LOSS. WE RECEIVED WORD OF THIS LOSS AND PERCENTAGE OF 11-8-93.

October 27, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKED AT MANY JOBS AT OUR FACILITY AT LIME, OREGON BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED. HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS AND OTHER NOISY AREAS. HE JUST RECEIVED A DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS TH AT HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSSOF 10% AVERAGE TOTAL LOSS. WE RECEIVED WORD OF THIS LOSS & PERCENTAGE ON 10-27-93.

October 13, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON THE QA5 CATWALK WHEN HE TRIPPED & FELL DOWN HURTING HIS LEFT HIP. HE DID NOT SEEK OUTSIDE MEDICAL UNTIL 10-18-93.

September 30, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKED AT MANY JOBS AT LIME, OREGON BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED. HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS AND OTHER NOISY AREAS. HE JUST RECEIVED A DOCTOR'S DIAGONSIS THAT HE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 10.5% AVERAGE TOTAL LOSS ON THE LEFT EAR ONLY. WE RECEIVED WORD OF THIS LOSS AND PERCENTAGE ON 9/30/93.

September 27, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

INJURED WES STRUCK BY A ROCK WHEN IT BOUNCED OFF THE TOP OF A SCREEN. IT BRUSED THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS LOWER BACK. IT REQUIRED OUTSIDE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

September 13, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKED AT MANY JOBS AT OUR FACILITY AT LIME OREGON BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS & OTHER NOISY AREAS HE JUST RECEIVED A DOC DIAGNOSIS THAT HE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 2.75 AVERAGE TOTALLOSS

September 10, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Ash Grove Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WORKED AT MANY JOBS AT OUR FACILITY AT LIME, OR BEFORE HEARING PROTECTION WAS REQUIRED. HE WORKED AROUND NOISY BALL MILLS AND OTHER NOISY AREAS. HE HAS RECEIVED A DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS THAT HE HAS NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS OF 17.9 % AVERAGE TOTAL LOSS.

September 10, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING OVER HIS HEAD ONTO AN AREA, WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT ELBOW. HE DID NOT SEEK OUTSIDE MEDICL ATTENTION UNTIL 9-27-93.

July 21, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS OPENING A RAIL CAR DOOR WHEN A FLANGE HUNG UP ON THE DOOR. WHEN IT CAUGHT AS HE WAS LIFTING HE STRAINED HIS ARM AND BACK.

May 20, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STEPPING OUT OF WATER TRUCK AT THE QUARRY IN SEMI DARKNESS AND SHADOWS SHE LANDED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HER LEFT ANKLE.

May 19, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HITCHING A PORTABLE MIXER AND THE TONGUE WEIGHT WAS MORE THAN HE THOUGHT. IT JERKED HIM DOWNWARD AND TURNED HIM AT AN ANGLE WHEN IT HAPPENED. THIS CAUSED THE LOWER BACKSTRAIN. HE IS LOO KING AT APPROX. ONE WEEK OF LOST TIME.

May 8, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SACKS OF GUNNITE INTO GUNNITE MACHINE ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE PREHEAT TOWER, WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL JUNE 4, 1993.

May 5, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Co · Fall from machine

WHILE REMOVING SEG BOLTS ON D9L CAT STANDING ON A METAL STEP & FELL OFF BACKWARDS WITH THE 1-1/2IN DRIVE AIR GUN IN HIS HANDS HE TWISTED KNEE DURING FALL THIS CAUSED T ORN CARTLIDGE IN HIS RT KNEE THIS WILL REQUIRE ORTHOSCOPTIC SURGERY TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE

April 30, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AFTER PULLING THE CM-19 MOTOR SHAFTE-HE CAUGHT TWO FINGERS BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND AN ADJACEN TPIPE. HE CUT THE #3 FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND AND SMASHED THE #4 FINGER ON THE SAME HAND. THE #3 F INGER REQUIRED SIX STITCHES WHILE THE #4 WAS BADLY BRUISED.

April 30, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS UNLOADING AND MOVING CEMENT BAGS WHEN INJURED HAND. THE HAND IMPROVED WITHOUT MEDICAL HELP UNTIL 6-4-93 WHEN IT SWELLED AGAIN AND EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL HELP. THIS OFFICE WAS NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL 7-6-93 OF THIS OUTSIDE MEDICAL HELP. HIS HAND IS NOW DOING FINE.

April 26, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN SHOP REMOVING BROKEN PIPE FITTING OUT OF DUMPTRUCK. EASY-OUT BROKE & CUT FINGER ON IT.

April 18, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING 80LB JACKHAMMER ON AN ELBOW EXTENSION WHEN THE JACK HAMMER SLIPPED OFF OF THE EXTENSION & SMASHED HIS FINGER

April 5, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against a moving object

WAS RUNNING D9L CAT AND LOADER WITH CONTINUAL BOUNCING AND MOVEMENT WHILE OPERATING CAUSED ACHING IN MUSCLES IN NECK AND SHOULDER. SEE ATTACHED LETTER FROM DR.

1992 · 5 incidents

December 27, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING AND CLEANING OXYGEN ANALYZER PROBE. PROBE WAS BENT AND HAD TO BE PRYED FROM PORT WITH PRY BAR AND PUT BACK SAME WAY. HIS BACK GOT HURT FROM THE TWISTING, PULLING AND PUSHING OF THE PR OBE.

December 4, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS VIBRATION OF THE DECK OF THE PRIMARY PORTABLE CRUSHER CAUSED BACK PAIN AND HAS SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR RELIEF IN THE FORM OF CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS.

October 7, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HAD HIS HARD HAT ON. HE WAS CRAWLING UNDER A MACHINE AND BUMPED HIS HEAD ON THE STRUCTURE CAUSING A NECK STRAIN.

August 24, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by flying object

A PIECE OF WELDING SLAG FLEW INTO TO LEFT EYE WHEILE THE EE WAS WELDING.

July 30, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE LABOR REPORTED ON 07-30-92.A BAR SLIPPED AND HURT HIS LEFT HAND.ON 09-02-92 EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR COMPLAINING OF PAIN.CLAIMED AN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT.BRUISED BONE ON LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

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The full compliance file on Durkee Cement Plant

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