Mining Incidents

EL GRANDE Metal/Non-Metal

Tres Piedras, Taos County, NM  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2900250

EL GRANDE has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1988–2005
Latest incident
Sep 2005
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
60
citations
15
significant & substantial
$7,806
proposed penalties
$7,806
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
44
inspections on record
574
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 574 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

EL GRANDE has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 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.
$8K
proposed penalties
$8K
current assessed
$8K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
60 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2021-10-25.
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
2024 Q3 0 0 0
2024 Q2 0 0 0
2024 Q1 0 0 0
2023 Q4 0 0 0
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q2 0 0 0
2023 Q1 248 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 368 0 0 0.0
Show 77 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2022 Q3 3,566 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 2,518 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 1,752 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 2,034 1 0 491.6
2021 Q3 2,344 1 0 426.6
2020 Q1 24 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 206 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 8 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 900 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 1,304 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 586 2 0 3413.0
2018 Q3 0 0 0
2017 Q3 0 0 0
2017 Q2 0 0 0
2016 Q3 1,656 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 675 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 16 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 784 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 16 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 152 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 200 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 22 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 68 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 135 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 20 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 48 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 8 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 182 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 138 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 410 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 0 0 0
2011 Q4 370 2 1 5405.4
2011 Q3 1,248 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 432 1 1 2314.8
2010 Q3 1,028 1 0 972.8
2010 Q2 1,908 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 72 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 1,227 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 2,213 2 0 903.8
2009 Q2 1,498 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 32 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 656 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 1,260 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 1,192 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 4 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 282 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 84 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 0 0 0
2007 Q1 0 0 0
2006 Q4 81 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 970 1 0 1030.9
2006 Q2 0 0 0
2006 Q1 0 0 0
2005 Q4 1,802 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 2,910 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 3,622 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 4,046 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 2,915 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 2,214 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 2,267 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 4,560 1 0 219.3
2003 Q4 8,969 1 1 111.5
2003 Q3 28,112 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 29,507 7 3 237.2
2003 Q1 29,912 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 31,953 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 31,313 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 32,038 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 30,238 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 34,249 8 2 233.6
2001 Q3 29,912 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 28,928 4 1 138.3
2001 Q1 27,783 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 26,610 13 2 488.5
2000 Q3 29,842 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 29,956 15 4 500.7
2000 Q1 32,651 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2005 · 2 incidents

September 15, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE GOT A PERLITE ROCK IN RIGHT EYE WHEN WIND PICKED UP GETTING PALLETS FROM OUTSIDE.

February 22, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was unloading truck when perlite got in his right eye. he was wearing safety glasses

2003 · 1 incident

2002 · 12 incidents

December 17, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED ANKLE WHILE STEPPING TO GROUND FROM RAIL CAR AFTER LOCKING BRAKE ON RAILCAR.

November 27, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

CLEARING GRIZZLY AND A ROCK FELL FROM TOP ONTO LEFT FOOT.

October 16, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOE STRING CAUGHT ON #1 CONVEYOR AND PULLED FOOT AROUND END OF PULLEY. RIGHT FOOT HAS 2 FINE FRACTURES ON LG. TOE AND SM. TOE, LT. KNEE IS BRUISED.

September 30, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall down stairs

HE WAS DESCENDING STAIRS FROM SCREEN DECK. FOOT SLIPPED ON STEP & SKIPPED A FEW. IT WAS RAINING.

July 1, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED ON SPILL LEFT ON FLOOR AND ALLEGED SPRAIN OF LOWER BACK.

June 17, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING COMPANY TRUCK, PICKING UP PARTS, IN ALAMOSA, CO. HE WAS STOPPED TO MAKE A TURN INTO SHOP & WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER TRUCK.

May 14, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A STUCK PALLET FROM PALLETIZER WHEN HE INJURED HIS LEFT WRIST.

May 6, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A RAILCAR WITH A JACK HANDLE. THE JACK HANDLE SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

April 26, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A SPRING ON A COMPRESSOR WHEN HE HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE COMPRESSOR FRAME.

February 9, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP STAIRS WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF ICE AND THE TOP OF A STEP, SPRAINING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

January 29, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EE WAS CLEANING ROCKS AND ORE FROM BETWEEN TAIL PULLEY AND CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HIS ARM GOT CAUGHT.

January 18, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS TRYING TO OPEN RAIL CAR DOOR WITH A BAR WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO PULL HIS MUSCLE ON THE RT. SIDE UNDER ARM PIT.

2001 · 7 incidents

October 26, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING RADIATOR WATER LEVEL ON D8CAT DOZER, HE STEPPED OFF, SLIPPED AND GRABBED HAND RAIL WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 21, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON 2 WELDING RODS, HIS FOOT ROLLED OUT FROM UNDER HIM, CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

March 30, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE GRIZZLY AND A ROCK ROLLED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

March 21, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE PROVOKED ANOTHER EE WHO PUNCHED HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS ELBOW AND BACK.

February 28, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON A TRACTOR IN THE SHOP WITHOUT GOOD VENTILATION AND THE SMOKE HURT HIS LUNGS.

February 2, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING CARRY A METAL PLATE WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE FLOOR & HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

January 26, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPLACING VALVE ON PACKER WHEN HE PULLED A GROIN MUSCLE. EE DID NOT SEEK MED ATTENTION AT TIME OF INJ. HERNIA WAS DETECTED DURING DOT PHYSICAL 4/2/02

2000 · 6 incidents

October 17, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING A NEW BELT IN THE #3 ELEVATOR. WHEN HE TRIED TO TURN BELT AROUND AS IT WAS GOING INTO THE ELEVATOR, HE PULLED SOMETHING ON HIS LEFT SIDE OF GROIN AREA.

September 25, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEARING A ROCK JAM FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE #1 HOPPER.

June 8, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE INCLINED TO BELIEVE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; INDUCED BY THE TYPE OF WORK HE PERFORMS ON A DAILY BASIS.

April 24, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BAGGING 53 ORE FROM RAYMOND MILL WHEN PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED RIGHT EYE. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL EVENING OF 4/25/00 AT E.R.

March 24, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS OPENING THE DUMP GATES ON BOTTOM OF LOADED WASTE TRAILER. EXERTED EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN PULLING LEVER TO OPEN THE GATE, & EE FEELS HE MIGHT HAVE PULLED OR STRAINED A MUSCLE. ***REPORT OR IGINALLY NOT COMPLETED OR FILED WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME FRAME; BECAUSE THE EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.**

January 25, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING A PRYBAR TO REMOVE A METAL PATCH WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED, SMASHING HIS RIGHT HAND AND INDEX FINGER.

1999 · 4 incidents

December 22, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CHECKING A BEARING ON A D-6 CAT FAN WHEN HE CUT HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER ON A SHARP PIECE OF METAL ON THE FAN.

October 13, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING HOOD OF DRYER WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL.

April 14, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A 55 GAL DRUM WHEN HE FELT PULLING IN THE RIGHT GROIN AREA

January 30, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STEPPING OUT OF STORAGE BIN WHEN HE STEPPED ON A RUBBER HOSE. HE STRAINED HIS LEFT HIP TRYING TO REGAIN HIS BALANCE

1998 · 7 incidents

November 11, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO DISLODGE SOME ROCKS, WHEN A ROCK HIT THE END OF THE BAR CAUSING IT TO HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE.

November 5, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UUP SCREENS IN DERRIK ROOM WHEN HE HIT HIS KNEE ON CHUTE.

September 24, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS DOING REPAIR WORK ON ROYER WHEN DOOR PINNED HIS ARM.

May 11, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A PULLEY GUARD FROM TAIL PULLEY OF CONVEYOR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 8, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING HAMMERS TO CHECK FOR WEIGHT WHEN HE PULLED HIS BACK.

January 26, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING INTO THE LUNCH ROOM TO PUNCH TIME CLOCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL.

January 12, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING GEAR BOX FROM SCREW WHEN THE GREA BOX SWUNG BACK AND PINNED HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE GEAR BOX AND THE SCREW HOUSING.

1997 · 7 incidents

December 11, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING TRUCK TIRES ONTO PICKUP BED WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN.

July 17, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEARING LARGE ROCKS FROM FEEDER PAR WITHPRY BAR. PRY BAR SLIPPED OFF CATCHING LEFT INDEXFINGER BETWEEN BAR & PLATE OF HOPPER.

May 27, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING SCREENS ON LOWER DECK. A PIECE OF PIPE FELL FROM UPPER SCREEN DECK HITTING EE ON TOP OF HEAD. EE'S HARD HAT FELL OFF IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT.

May 14, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LYING ON LEFT SIDE DRAINING COOLANT FROM D-81. HE LET IT DRAIN FOR 5-10 MINS AND TIGHTENED THE PLUG. AT THIS TIME, HE TRIED TO GET UP AND COULD NOT. EMPLOYEE HAD TO LIE FLAT ON HI S BACK FOR 10-15 MINS BEFORE HE COULD MOVE.

April 30, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CLEANING WET TURBO DECK WHEN HE MOVED LADDER, TRAPPING HIS LEFT RIGN FINGER BETWEEN LADDER AND HAND RAIL CAUSING AN OPEN FRACTURE.

April 11, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS SHUTTING DOWN PLUGGED ELEVATOR WHEN ELEVATOR DOORS OPENED ABOVE HIM DUMPING ORE AND DUST. EE INJESTED DUST IRRITATING HIS LUNGS AND THROAT.

February 26, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CLEANING SNOW FROM DOORWAY OF TRAILER, HESLIPPED ON SNOW LANDING ON HANDS AND KNEES. PER DR. EE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTIONS.

1996 · 13 incidents

December 10, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS GREASING THE TOP BAEARING ON THE WILLIAMS SEPERATOR, WHEN PERLITE PARTICLE BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

October 26, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS THAWING OUT AIR LINES TO SCREENDECK. CLAIMS THAT AS HE STEPPED AROUND A LADDER THAT IS ON WALK DECK HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE ON LADDER. EMP SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE ON 10-28-96.

October 20, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS HELPING QUALITY LOADING OPERATOR CLOSE A LID ON A RAIL CAR AND ALLEGEDLY FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN. HERNIA. EMP SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE ON 10-29-96.

October 9, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING #1 SCALPER SCREEN BEARING, HE WAS CLIMBING LADDER WITH HAND RAILS. HE WAS PULLING HIMSELF UP AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK AND SIDES.

September 26, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING LOADING BAYS UNDER THE ORE STORAGE TANKS. SUSPENDED PARTICLES IN AIR BLEW INTO EE'S EYE. CORNEAL ABRASION- RX GIVEN FOR INJURY. ** EE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 9-27-96. 9/28 & 9/29 SCHEDULED WORK DAYS, PER COMPANY SCHEDULE

September 10, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING DRIVE BELTS ONTO A SHEVE WITH A SCREWDRIVER.SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED FROM BELT AND STRUCK SAFETY GLASSES,BOTTOM EDGE OF GLASSES OR SCREWDRIVER TIP ENTERED EYE.EMPLOYEE SOUGHT M EDICAL CARE ON 09-11-96,DIAGNOSIS SUB-CONJUNTIVAL HEMMORAGE.DID NOT LEARN UNTIL 09-26-96 THAT A PRESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN AS PART OF THE MEDICAL TREATMENT.

August 10, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS LIFTING A BAF OF DICAPERL MATERIAL ONTO A PALLET. CLAIMS TO OF PULLED A MUSCLE ON LEFT SIDE. RIB AREA.

July 15, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS IN ELEVATOR, SOCKET SLIPPED OFF BOLT STRIKING EE IN MOUTH. CUTTING UPPER LIP AND CHIPPING UPPER RIGHT LATERAL TOOTH. CUT REQUIRED STITCHES, PERMANENT TOOTH SHOULD HAVE A CROWN.

May 7, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE TRIPPED OVER HOSE IN FRONT OF STAIRWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE DOOR. HEATER & HOSE WERE ROLLED UP TO THE NORTH OF STAIRS. WITNESS CLAIMS HOSE WAS ROLLED UP AND EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON FIRST STEP. EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT HAND AS HE FELL ON THE STAIRS.

February 24, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS BRUSHING SCREENS, WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED, WIND BLEW PERLITE INTO EYE. REMOVAL OF PERLITE PARTICLE. EYE WAS IRRIGATED WITH A STERILE SOLUTION, EYE DROPS WERE PLACED AND GIVEN T O EMPLOYEE TO USE 2 TO 3 TIMES A DAY.

February 6, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING ORE, WHEN HE CLAIMS TO HAVE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE UPPER SCREW CONVEYORS. EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN A LOW CLEARANCE.

February 4, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE DROPPED WRENCH AND WHEN BENDING TO REACH FOR IT HIT SAFETY GLASSES ON ROTEX SCREEN RETAINING BOLT. GLASSES FOLDED FROM BOTTOM AND ENTERED EYE.

January 12, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING TRACKS PADS ON CATERPILLAR WHEN HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WAS CUT BY THE TRACK NUT. EMPLOYEES RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WAS SMASHED AND CU T REQUIRING STITCHES.

1995 · 13 incidents

December 22, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TOP STEEL LID ON RAILCAR WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK. SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE ON 12/27/95.

December 15, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DISLODGING ROCK ON THE BOTTOM OF CRUSHER, HE GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN ROCK AND PINCH BAR. LACERATION 5TH FINGER RIGHT HAND, SUTURES AND TETANUS SHOT RECEIVED AS MEDICAL CARE.

October 18, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING ORE FROM A COMPANY TRUCK AT THEMINE, HE WAS USING A HAND SHOVEL. PICKUP BAED HAD A TRAILER BALL THAT WAS NOT VISIBLE DUE TO THEORE, EE HIT THE TRAILER BALL WHILE SHOLVLING ORE . DIRECTLY AFTER EE CLAIMS TO OF FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN. EE WILL BE UNDER MEDICAL OBSERVATION FOR A POSSIBLE HERNIA. AT PRESENT NO LOST WORK DAYS.

October 2, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON WASTE TRAILER. HE STATESHE WAS USING A 4 LB HAMMER TO REMOVE STACK ADJUSTERS FROM TRAILER. HE CLAIMS THAT HE SWUNG THE HAMMER FROM RIGHT TO LEFT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOW ER BACK.

September 28, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WELDING PATCHES ON AIR DUCT, HE STATES THAT HE DID NOT SEE SHARP OBJECT IN DUCT. THIS SHARP OBJECT CAUSED A PUNCTURE WOUND TO HIS LEFT HAND. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE ON 9-29-95, 9-30, 10- 1 SCHEDULED DAYS OFF.

September 8, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATES HE WAS HELPING CARLOADER CLOSE BOTTOME DOOR ON A HOPPER AND FELT PAIN IN STOMACH. HERNIA. EE IS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 9-19-95.

September 8, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING PAD UNDER 3 DRYER. WINDY CONDITONS EXISTED.

May 17, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING BELTS ON SHEAVES WHEN ELEVATOR ROTATED BACKWARD CATCHING BOTH HANDS BETWEEN SHEAVE & BELTS BRUISING/SWELLING BOTH HANDS

April 26, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING TRAVELER MOTOR, FROM CRUDE BAGHOUSE. MOTOR DROPPED & EE CAUGHT IT, MOTOR STRUCK EE IN THE STOMACH AREA. MOTOR WAS SMALL. SORE SPOT ON OLD INCISION. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE ON 4/ 28/95. 4/29 & 4/30 SDO.

April 17, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF SCRAPER AT THE END OF SHIFT & WIND BLEW DUST IN HIS EYE. COMPANY DR., FOR TREATMENT OF EYE INJURIES WAS UNAVAILABLE. DR. (COMPANY MEDICAL DR) DIAGNOSIS- IMBEDDED. PROB LEMS PERSISTED, HE SAW AN OPTOMETRIST, DIAGNOSIS REMOVAL/ CONJUNCTIVA,. MISSED ONE DAY OF WORK ON THIS VISIT. MISSED ONE DAY OF WORK ON THIS VISIT. 2ND VISIT- MISSED WORK 4/32 4/32 4/23

April 10, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EE HAD JUST COMPLETED WELDING, HE HAD RAISED HIS WELDING HOOD WHEN A PARTICLE FELL IN HIS EYE. RUST RING--PRESCRIPTION USED IN OFFICE--NO RX GIVEN.

March 22, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON GRIZZLY WIND BLEW DUST INTO HIS EYE.

March 12, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EE TURN A LARGE NUT WITH A WRENCH AND CHEATER BAR ATTACHED. EE OVER EXERTED HIMSELF OVER EXTENDING HIS CHEST MUSCLES.

1994 · 24 incidents

December 7, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING PLASTIC FROM ROLLERS ON STRETCH WRAP MACHINE HE BUMPED BAR & MACHINE STARTED MACHINE PULLELD FINGERS BETWEEN ROLLERS LEFT HAND & FINGERS WERE BRUISED

November 28, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE BY CARRYING ASTEEL PLATE INTO THE SHOP. EE TRIPPED AN DFELL CAUSING HTE WEIGHT OT SHIFT TO EE HAD A BACK SPRAIN. GROUND WAS NSOW PACKED.

October 18, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS MILL AREA. WIDY CONDITIONS EXISTED. WIND BLEW DUST/PERLITE PARTICLE INTO HIS EYE. *HE WAS WEARING PROTECTIVE EYE EQUIPMENT WITH SIDE SHIELDS*

October 6, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BRUSHING SCREENS ON SCREEN DECK WHENPERL;ITE PARTICLE ENTERED HIS EYE. PARTICLE WAS IMBEDDED THERE WAS NO PRESCRIPTION GIVEN.

September 20, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING WASTE TRUCK. PERLITE INJURY OCCURRED WHEN HE WAS CLEANING OUT WASTE TRUCK. WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED. IRRITATION LEFT EYE, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

September 14, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHECKING MILL AREA, WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED CREATING DUSTY WORKING CONDITIONS. REMOVAL PERLITE PARTICLE, PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE USED IN DR.'S OFC.

August 31, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING UNHOOK TRAILER FROM GRADER,THE TRAILER ROLLED FORWARD AFTER TAKING OUT PIN SMASHING EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND BETWEEN TRAILER HITCH AND GRADER. SMASHED AND BRUISED LEFT HAND.

July 28, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOISTING SCREEN PARTS TO SCREENDECK, HE WAS USING A TOW CABLE AND CHAIN, THE CABLE ON WINCH CUT AND BRUISED HIS SMALL FINGER.

July 14, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING STABILIZER ARM FRO MCARMAN THE ARM FELL AS IT WAS BEING REMOVED IT BOUNCED OFF THE FLOOR & ONTO EMPLOYEES FOOT FRACTURE R T FOOT

July 7, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall from machine

EE HAD JUST COMPLETED TAKING PALLET TO WAREHOUSE AND WAS DISMOUNTING FORKLIFT, EE SLIPPED WHEN HE WAS GETTING OFF THE FORKLIFT.

May 27, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO DETERMINE WHERE CHUTE WAS LEAKING. PERLITE THAT WAS LEAKING FROM CHUTE BLEW INTO HIS EYE. NO FOREIGN PARTICLE FOUND, INFLAMMATION OF UPPER EYELID, PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE WAS USED.

May 17, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING PAD. WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED, WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO HIS LEFT EYE. REMOVAL PRESCRIPTION GIVEN.

May 12, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS COLLECTING SAMPLES OF ORE FOR SAMPLING IN LAB. PERLITE PARTICLES THAT ARE AIRBOURNE ENTERED HIS EYES. REMOVAL PRESCRIPTION GIVEN.

April 20, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UNDER DRYERS WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED RT EYE PARTICLE WAS A REMOVAL A PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE WAS GIVEN EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING PROTECTIVE EYE EQUIPME NT EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE ON 04-21-94 04-2194 SDO

March 30, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AROUND #2 & #3 ELEVATORS & REGRIND TURBO PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED BOTH EYES REMOVAL OF PERLITE PARTICLE EYE WAS ANESTHETIZED WITH THE USE OF A TOPICAL ANESTHETIC EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING PROTECTIVE EYE EQUIPMENT 04-01,04-0204-03 SCHEDULED DAYS OFF

March 26, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CHIPPING AT WELD A PIECE OF SLAG WENT UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS EYE. CORNEAL ABRASION EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES 3-27, 3-28, AND 3-29 SCHEDULDED DAYS OFF.

March 25, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING THE TOP OF THE GRIZZLY HE CLAIMS TO OF SLIPPED HE FELL AND HIT ON HIS KNEES BRUISING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

March 17, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING UNDER MACK TRUCK, HE WAS REMOVING HOSES FOR REPAIR. DUST PARTICLES FELL FROM FRAME OF TRUCK INTO HIS EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

February 28, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A SCREEN MAT TO THE DERRICK SCREEN WHEN HE TRIPPED ON STAIR & FELL. HE HIT HIS CHEST ON THE METAL STEP WHEN HE FELL. SORENESS OF CHEST AREA. EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTE NTION ON 3/4/94 - 3/5/94 & 3/6/94 S.D.O.

February 21, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRIGN FEEDER PAN WHEN LOOSE DUST FELL FROM HOPPER INTO HIS FACE AND EYE.

February 8, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADIGN HOOPER CAR. PERLITE PARTICLE SETTLE DIN HIS LEFT EYE. PERTLITE PARTICLE WS A REMOVAL, PRESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN.

February 5, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING CHUTE ON 3 DRYER WHEN PERLITE PARTICLE FELL INTO HIS EYE. ABRASION OF EYE. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS USED.

January 3, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING TORN SCREENS WHEN PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED EYE CONUUNCTIVIS PRESCRIPTION GIVEN EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED EE SOUGHT MED ICAL CARE ON 01-04-94

January 2, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TRYING TO MOVE LARGE ROCK, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS ELBOWS/FOREARM. SPRAINED MUSCLES.

1993 · 17 incidents

December 8, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN WEARING HIS PROTECTIVE EYE EQUIPMENT, THE PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED HIS EYE WHEN HE WENT TO WIPE DUST OFF HIS FACE. REMOVAL OF PERLITE PARTICLE, EYE WAS ANESTHETIZED WITH T HE USE OF A TOPICAL ANESTHETIC. PRESCRIPTION SAMPLE OF EYE DROPS WAS GIVEN WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR TWO DAYS USE.

December 3, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST ARRIVED TO WORK HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING ON HIS PROTECTIVE EYE EQUIPMET, WHEN A GUST OF WIND CAME UP BLOWING PERLITE INTO HIS EYE. EE IS VERY CONSCIENTOUS ABOUT ALWAS Y WEARING HSI PROTECTIVE EYE EQUIPMENT. REMOVAL PERLITE PARTICLE, EYE WAS ANESTHETIZED WITH THE USE OF A TOPICAL ANESTHETIC.

November 5, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE A BELT FROM THE 1 ELEVATOR. WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO HIS EYE. PARTICLE WAS A REMOVAL, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS USED AFTER THE REMOVA L PROCESS.

November 1, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING PAYLOADER, HE SLIPPED AND FELL. PULLED MUSCLE ON RIGHT ARM AND HIP.

October 11, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS UNPLUGGING 2 ELEVATOR WHEN THE ELEVATOR UNPLUGGED IT CREATED A BIG CLOUD OF DUST AROUND WORK AREA.

September 15, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING STRETCH WRAP MACHINE. WRAP CAUGHT FINGER AND PULLED IT INTO ROLLS, CAUSING INJURY TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER. FLESH WAS PULLED BACK FROM TIP OF FINGER.

September 10, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON SIDE OF OPEN TRUCK TRAILER CHECKING ORE WHILE LOADING. HIS RIGHT HAND WENT NUMB, HE LOST HIS GRIP AND FELL BACKWARDS APPROX. SEX FEET ONTO CEMENT TRUCK BAY. INJURY OCC URRED TO HIS LEFT ELBOW AND LEFT FOREARM.

September 10, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING EQUIPMENT ON THE MILL PAD VERY WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED AT THE TIME EMPLOYEE RECEIVED PERLITE PARTICLE IN HIS LEFT EYE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIEL DS AT THE TIME PERLITE PARTICLE WAS REMOVED WITHA QTIP AFTER ANESTHETIXING THE EYE WITH OPHTHETIC NEOSPORIN OPHTHALMIC DROPS WERE INSTILLED INTO EYE EYE WAS PATCHED

July 8, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING WASTE MATERIAL AT THE DUMP SITE. WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED.**EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING PROTECTIVE EYE EQUIPMENT**PERLITE PARTICLE IN LEFT EYE REMOVED WITH A 25 GAUGE NEEDLE.** EMPLOYE SIGNED A SHIFT EXCHANGE FOR 7/9/93,7/10 & 7/11 WERE HIS SCHEDULED DAYS OFF.

June 16, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING ORE FROM BINS. VERY WINDY CONITIONS EXISTED AT THE TIME. PERLITE PARTICLE IMBEDDED IN HIS LEFT EYE. EMPL WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

April 25, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES TAHT PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED HIS EYE WHEN HE WAS REMOVING CHUTE FROM DRYER. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AS WELL AS A WELDING HOOD WHEN ACCIDENT HAPPEND. WINDY CONDI TIONS EXISTED.

April 18, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING HOSES ON SCRAPER EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE SLIPPED & CAUGHT HIS RT WRIST BETWEEN A BAR & THE FRAME OF THE SCRAPER

March 16, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall from ladders

EE CLAIMS HE WAS COMING DOWN THE STAIRS THE ROYER DERRICK TO THE GROUND FLOOR HE CLAIMS HE TRIPPED ON A ROCK OR BOLT THAT WAS ON THE STAIRS, CAUSING HIM TO FALL THE LAST 4 TO 5 STEPS.

February 23, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS REMOVING INSULATION FROM THE WATER TANK, THE WIND BLEW THE INSULATION INTO HIS EYES. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

January 29, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WENT TO LIFT A SCREEN COVER MADE OF CONVEYOR BELT MATERIAL TO PLACE OVER SCREENS, AS HE LIFTED THE COVER EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO OF FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT ABDOMEN AREA.

January 26, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING HOPPER CAR FOR LOADING. EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO OF HURT HIS HAND IN THE PROCESS OF OPENING HOPPER CAR LID. ALLEGED PAIN IN PALM OF LEFT HAND.

January 3, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING FROZEN ORE IN #2 HOPPER, PERLITE PARTICLE BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

1992 · 15 incidents

December 31, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS AND FELL.WHEN HE FELL HIS MOUTH HIT THE FRAME OF THE WASTE TRUCK.HE CUT HIS BOTTOM LIP AND LOOSENED HIS LEFT FRONT TOOTH.EMPLOYEE WAS BACK TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.

December 11, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING 631-D SCRAPER FOR WA TER LEAKS WHEN DUST BLEW INTO HIS EYE 12-12 & 12-13 SCHEDULED DAYS OFF

November 27, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HEARING LOSS.

October 28, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUMPING CRUDE ORE INTO SURGE BIN. WIND BLEW PERLITE INTO EYE.

October 22, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A PIECE OF METAL SLAG CHIPPED OF METAL & GOT INTO HIS EYE FILED LATE DUE TO CONFUSION OF EYE TREATMENT

September 14, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SPLITTING THE FFED TO DRYERS #1 AND #3. DEVELOPED A SHARP PAIN ON HIS BACK, AS HE WENT TO PULL LEVER.

July 9, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPL WELDING METAL PLATES ON DRYER TUBE. REMOVED WELDING HOOD, A PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED EYE.

May 7, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM FURNACE ROOM TO BAGGING AREA AND WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EYE.

May 4, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPL WALKING ACROSS CONVEYOR AND STEPPED WRONG ON RIGHT FOOT,SLIPPED OFF THE STEP AND FELL TO THE FLOOR. SPRAIN TO RIGHT ANKLE AND LEFT FOOT.

April 23, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

WINDY, PERTLITE PART IN EYE

February 27, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEAR ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT WAS WELDING NEAR HIM,EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTALLY LOOKED AT WELDING ARC.FEBRUARY 29 AND MARCH 1 WERE HIS SCHEDULED DAYS OFF.

February 7, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS BREAKING ROCK ON THE GRIZZLEY. ROCK ROLLED OFF THE PILE HITTING HIM ON THE FOOT SMASHING TOE.

January 29, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS LEAVING SHOP AREA EE ALLEGES HE TRIPPED ON PIPE AND FELL, HITTING FREIGHTLINER ANGLE IRON WITH HIS LEFT ELBOW.

January 8, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

ALLEGED PERLITE ROCK GOT INTO EYE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING DRYER CHUTES.

January 6, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PERFORMING A WELDING JOB, HE CLAIMS THAT A PIECE OF PERLITE MUST OF BEEN STRUCK TO HIS EYE OR EYE BROW. ALLEGED PERLITE PARTICLE THAN ENTERED HIS EYE.

1991 · 10 incidents

December 23, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL CLIMBING LADDER TO GET TO CONVEYOR DISCHARGE POINT.LOST BALANCE AND TRYING TO AVOID FALL,ARM GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN CONVEYOR PULLEY AND DISCHARGE CHUTE.EMPL SUFFERED PUNCTURE WOUND TO RIGHT F OREARM.

November 5, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING FROM OFFICE SLIPPED ON ICE

October 25, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEES PRODUCTION SHIFT HAD ENDED HE WAS WASHING HIS FACE BEFORE GOING HOME EMPLOYEE CLAIMS PERLITE PARTICLE MUST OF BEEN STUCK TO HIS EYELASH INJURY OCCURED 10-25-91 EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE D OC FOR HIS INJURY ON 10-28-91

September 26, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE ROCKS THAT WERE HUNG IN GRIZZLY HE IS ALLEGING THAT THE NOISE FROM THE FEEDER PAN VIBRATION CAUSED RINGING IN EARS ALLEGED RINGING IN BOTH EARS CONTINUED IN TO FOLLOWING DAY

June 22, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO WASTE TRUCK FORM LUNCH ROOM, WIND BLEW PERLITE INTO HIS EYE.

June 10, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS PLACING A BAG ON PALLET WHEN HE TWISTED AND PULLED A MUSCLE ON RIGHT SIDE.

May 30, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING TRUCK. HE ALLEGEDLY GOT OFF FORK LIFT TO STRAIGHTEN TOP BAGS ON PALLET, WHEN 3 BAGS FELL ON HIM.

March 18, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM OFFICE TOWARD MILL HE LOOKED UP TO CHECK ELEVATOR OPERATION & PERLITE BLEW INTO HIS EYE

March 5, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED. EMPLOYEE WAS EMPTYING WASTE FROM BINS. 2 PERLITE REMOVALS FROM RIGHT EYE. 1 RUST RING DRILLED FROM RIGHT EYE.

January 2, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT #2 HOPPER.HOPPER WAS FROZEN.HIS LEFT AND RIGHT HIPS ARE HURTING LOW BACK STRAIN.

1990 · 27 incidents

November 3, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING AN INDIVIDUAL SAMPLE FROM K-13, EITHER THE #8 SCREW CAUGHT HIS FINGER OR THE #8 SCREW CAUGHT THE SAMPLE PAN, WHEN IT CAUGHT HIS FINGER.

October 26, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS PERFORMING METAL FABRICATION CUTTING TORCH LEAKED AT HEAD AND BURNED RIGHT LEG.

October 23, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SPARE TIRE ON VAN AT REAR OF TRAILER. FORKLIFT WAS LIFTING TIRE ON TOP OF LOAD, I.NAME WAS PUSHING TIRE OFF THE FORKLIFT, HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FORKLIF T. HE SMASHED HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 28, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING BOTTOM GATES ON WASTE TRAILER, HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL ON HIS BACK.

August 16, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPL CLEANING SCREEN DECK.LOOSE DUST FELL IN EYE.

August 9, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BAG FROM TRUCK. BAG OPENED AT BREAK AND PERLITE SPILLED INTO EYE. PERLITE PARTICLE WAS REMOVED BY A PHYSICIAN, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS GIVEN.

July 17, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPL HELPING LOAD TRUCK.WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EYE.CONJUNCTIVITIS.SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT 7-19.7-20 WAS A SCHEDULED PLANT HOLIDAY,7-21 & 7-22 WERE SCHEDULED DAYS OFF.

July 16, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL PLACING BAG ON ROLLER CONVEYOR.

July 13, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED, WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE IN EYE, WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AROUND #2 AND #3 ELEVATORS.

July 3, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING OIL PUMP IN DRYER. WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED, WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EYE.

June 20, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A POWER DIVIDER FROM TRUCK, HE KNELT ON A PIECE OF STEEL, CAUSING SUPERFICIAL PUNCTURE TO HIS KNEE. CELLUTIS/LYMPHADANITIS.

May 17, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK TO THE WORK AREA,WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED,WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE IN EYE.RIGHT EYE.IMBEDDED PARTICLE RIGHT EYE.

May 9, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING ORE SAMPLES OF THE TURBO, WIND BLEW INTO HIS EYE.

May 7, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CRESENT WRENCH TO REMOVE NUTS FROM BOLTS. HE EXERTED PRESSURE ON WRENCH INJURING SELF. HERNIA, LEFT LOWER GROIN AREA.

April 27, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPL WALKING TO WORKPLACE.TRACTOR RAN OVER A BOARD,IT SPRANG UP AND HIT HIM ON LEG.BRUISE ON LOWER LEFT LEG.

April 25, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

HERNIA FOUND ON COMPANY'S PHYSICAL. SEE ATTACHED DOCTOR'S STATEMENT.

April 12, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

CHECKING AREA AROUND SCREENS WINDS CREATED VERY DUSTY WORKING AREA PERLITE PARTICLES ENTERED HIEEAR

April 3, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PER CALL TO CO. 4-19-90, NOT FROM FALL PER DR. NOT FOUNDA FTER FALL. DR. EXAM 5-5-89, CO. WILL SEND NEW 7000-1 AND DR. LETTER. E.W.

March 30, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING EXCESS CO ORE FROM BIN I NAME WOULD OF BEEN ABLE TO RETURN TO WORK ON THE 31ST OF MARCH HIS INJURY WOULD OF NOT PREVENTED HIS WORKING WE CURTAILED OPERATIONS FOR THE 31ST & I NAME WAS PUT ON LAY-OFF EFFECTIVE 04-01 90 IHAVE TO SHOW NO LOST WORK DAYS

March 30, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SHE WAS COMING INTO THE OFFICE CARRYING THE MORNING MAIL, SIDEWALKS WERE SLIPPERY DUE TO RAIN. SHE SLIPPED AND FELL.

March 12, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL REFUELING SCRAPER.WORKING AREA WAS WET WITH SNOW CAUSING AREA TO BE SLIPPERY.MISSED WORK FOR 6 HRS ON DAY OF INJURY.

March 1, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE TWO LARGE ROCKS FROM THE GRIZZLY FEEDER PAN. HE STARTED TO LIFT A DRYER CHAIN THAT CONTROLS THE FLOW OF ORE AND INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.

February 27, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SPLICING BELT ON 1-A CONVEYOR PERLITE FELL IN LEFT EYE

February 21, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED.WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EMPL RIGHT EYE.REMOVAL OF PERLITE PARTICLE.RX.

February 3, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS CHANGING HIS CLOTHES GETTING READY FOR SHOWER PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED RIGHT EYE. PERLITE PARTICLE WAS REMOVED.

January 19, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

CONJUNCTIVITIS PRESCRIPTION PRESCRIBED.EMPLOYEE WAS PACKING DICAPERL FUGITIVE DUST FROM PACKER BLEW INTO EYE.

January 16, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING WASTE TRUCK WITH 00 MATERIAL AT MINESITE. WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED. WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EYE.

1989 · 21 incidents

December 18, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

GUST OF WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO LEFT EYE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING NOZZLE AT THE TOP OF #4 FURNACE

November 15, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM THE CAT, HE TRIPPED ANF ELL , HIT HIS BACK ON THE METAL TRACK OF THE CAT.

October 31, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING EQUIPMENT WITH FORK LIFT. HE STEPPED OFF AND STEPPED ON A ROCK. SPRAINING RIGHT ANKLE.

October 23, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO STOP A DUST LEAK ON SCREW CONVEYOR. PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED RIGHT EYE.

October 11, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING BY #3 ELEVATOR.PERLITE PARTICLE ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE.

September 12, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

BRAKING A ROCK IN GRIZZLY WITH HAMMER, PERLITE PART ENBEDDED IN UPER LIDS OFBOTH EYES

September 8, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING MILL AND WIND BLEW A PERLITE PARTICLE IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 24, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS THREADING RUSTED STUDS ON NEW PFA BAGHOUSE. WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED, WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

August 14, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE TWISTED LOWER BACK WHEN HE STEPPED ON ROCKS AND FELL (ON HIS BACK) WHILE GOING DOWN #1 CONVEYOR STEPS.

June 19, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING ROCK AT GRIZZLY THE ROCK ROLLED DOWN HITTING THE INJURED ON RIGHT SHIN AND THIGH CAUSING HIM TO TWIST CAUSING HIS RIBS TO HURT.

June 9, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING ROCK ON GRIZZLY, A PIECE OF ROCK LODGED INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

April 27, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING RADIATOR FROM D8L CATERPILLAR THE WRENCH SLIPPED & HE HIT HIS FINGER ON A PIECE OF METAL

April 10, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS PERFORMING PRETRIP CHECK ON RAILCAR. HE STEPPED ON DOCKPLATE ST AT ENTRANCE OF DOOR #8. DOCKPLATE TIPPED OVER & EMPL FELL.

March 30, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING MILL AND WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO HIS EYE.

March 21, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING CAR TO LOAD, HE SLIPPED ON LADDER WHILE GETTING DOWN FROM CAR AND TWISTED WIST TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF.

February 25, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED. OUR SCREEN OPERATOR WAS SWEEPING ORE OFF THE SCREEN DECK, WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO HIS EYE.

February 2, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE LADDER TO GO UP TO #4 ELEVATOR.WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED,WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EYE.

February 2, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING CRANE WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED WIND BLEW PERLITE INTO EYE

February 1, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING WASTE AT DUMP,WIND BLEW DUST INTO HIS EYES.

January 18, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL REPORTSS LUNGS TO BE AFFECTEED.

January 9, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SHEAVES ON TURBO. WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EYE.

1988 · 14 incidents

December 28, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNPLUGGING TURBO. WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED. WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EYE.

December 23, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

WINDY CONDITIONS EXISTED EMPL WAS CLEAING #1 CONVEYOR PERLITE PARTICLE IMBEDDED L EYE

December 19, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BAGS INTO TRUCK,HE BUMPED HIS FINGER INTO ANOTHER BAG.

August 9, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BELTS ON #3 CONVEYOR, HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BELTS AND PULLEY.

July 20, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPL CLEANING UNDER #2 & #3 ELEVATOR.DUST WAS BLOWING DUE TO WINDY CONDITIONS,WIND BLEW PERLITE PARTICLE INTO EYE.

June 28, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO CONSTRUCT AN INSPECTION DOOR ON FMC SCREEN, A PIECE OF STEEL HAD BEEN WELDED ON SCREEN, NOT AWARE OF THIS I. NAME USED IT AS A HAND HOLD.

June 17, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPL STEPPING OFF #2 ELEVATOR STEPPED ON SOME LOOSE METAL.

June 8, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS DISMOUNTING FROM D8K TRIPPED ON TRACK & FELL.

June 2, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING RAILROAD CAR IN PREPARTION FOR FILLING WITH CRUDE ORE. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON EDGE OF TOP DOOR AND FELL INTO RAIL CAR.

April 16, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WAS CLEANING FURNACE ROOM STEPPED ON FURNACE FUSION, FELL & BUMPED KNEE.

April 13, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PAINTING #2 CONVEYOR HAND RAIL EMPLOYEE HAD PERLITE INJURY ENTER HIS EYE HE SUFFERED TRAUMATIC INFLAMMATION OF T HE LEFT EYE PRESCRIPTION DRUG WAS USED

April 11, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL DISMOUNTED FROM FORK LIFT TRUCK STEPPED OWN & TURNED ANKLE.

April 7, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SCREEN,WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON A PIECE OF LOOSE ORE.

February 26, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP CLAIMED HE HURT HIS BACK CLEANING UP MILL AREA. INDIVIDUAL ALSO CLAIMS HE HURT HIS BACK SOMETIME IN 1977 AND TYIS IS A RECURRENCE OF THAT INJURY

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