Mining Incidents

ESSROC Metal/Non-Metal

Essroc Cement · Facility
Controlled by Heidelberg Materials AG
Franklin, Frederick County, MD  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1800001

ESSROC has $433K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 20 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1988–2008
Latest incident
Sep 2008
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
588
citations
171
significant & substantial
$433,355
proposed penalties
$311,368
paid to date
72% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $121,987 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
61
inspections on record
2,143
inspection hours
27.4
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.
588 citations across 2,143 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

ESSROC has $433K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 20 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.
$433K
proposed penalties
$314K
current assessed
$311K
paid to date
$2K
outstanding
572 assessments are final orders; 20 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2008-10-08.
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
2008 Q3 43,539 4 0 91.9
2008 Q2 45,754 25 2 546.4
2008 Q1 49,624 38 5 765.8
2007 Q4 45,989 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 46,721 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 47,383 26 6 548.7
2007 Q1 49,516 10 2 202.0
2006 Q4 51,620 29 6 561.8
Show 27 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2006 Q3 54,479 2 2 36.7
2006 Q2 50,666 53 12 1046.1
2006 Q1 52,539 16 5 304.5
2005 Q4 48,643 43 18 884.0
2005 Q3 53,794 29 9 539.1
2005 Q2 52,529 7 2 133.3
2005 Q1 51,826 39 12 752.5
2004 Q4 51,987 10 2 192.4
2004 Q3 58,045 40 17 689.1
2004 Q2 52,626 2 0 38.0
2004 Q1 52,587 45 15 855.7
2003 Q4 49,875 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 49,847 15 7 300.9
2003 Q2 52,315 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 53,531 31 12 579.1
2002 Q4 51,312 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 54,052 24 6 444.0
2002 Q2 55,126 35 16 634.9
2002 Q1 55,603 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 52,214 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 49,132 11 1 223.9
2001 Q2 57,104 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 59,414 14 3 235.6
2000 Q4 55,351 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 56,719 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 60,952 18 7 295.3
2000 Q1 55,339 21 4 379.5
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2008 · 7 incidents

September 3, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing new closing line on north crane. He had cut 2 of 3 staples holding cable on the spool. While attempting to wiggle cable free from 3rd staple, the cable sprung back and struck emp. in forehead. It knocked off safety glasses and cut his forehead.

July 23, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING 12' AIR LANCE OVERHEAD TO CLEAR STONE FEEDER. MATERIAL BROKE LOOSE CAUSING EMPLOYEE'S ARM TO INVOLUNTARILY STRIKE LEFT CHEST STRAINING LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK. STRAINED LEFT SHOULDER.

May 7, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician OTHER
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TOWARDS BACK END OF PLANT, GUST OF WIND BLEW DUST IN HIS EYES.

May 2, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF SKIDLOADER AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

March 19, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was leaving packhouse and caught the toe of his work boot on the bottom step and heard his knee pop. He has a strain/sprain left knee.

February 24, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST BEGUN HIS SHIFT AND WAS WALKING OUT IN THE PLANT TO HIS JOB ASSIGNMENT, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE AGAINST THE GROUND. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A STRAINED/SPRAINED KNEE.

February 11, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING 2 PALLETS OF REFRACTORY BRICK ON FORKLIFT. FORKS WERE ELEVATED WHILE HE WAS BACKING UP WITH LOAD. FORKLIFT TILTED FORWARD DUE TO HEAVY LOAD CAUSING BRICKS TO SLIDE OFF FORKS AND EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN FROM INSIDE FORKLIFT CAB TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING SEATBELT INSIDE FORKLIFT.

2007 · 4 incidents

August 9, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUTSIDE UNDER KILN AND DUST BLEW IN HIS EYES.

June 13, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN GOLF CART RETURNING TO LAB AFTER COLLECTING SAMPLES. WHILE DRIVING UNDER #2 KILN FLAKES FELL INTO LEFT EYE. OINTMENT WAS PRESCRIBED BY DOCTOR AFTER EXAMINATION AT HOSPITAL.

March 30, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AFTER MOVING "STUFF"AROUND IN SHOP ALL NIGHT. STRAIN/SPRAIN LUMBAR

January 30, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Essroc Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The injured worker is a temporary agency employee-not an Essroc employee. While working in plant dust blew into his left eye causing irritation and severe redness. He was wearing safety glasses. Acute conjuctivitis (chemical)-prescribed eye drops by dr.

2006 · 7 incidents

September 13, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BOLT WITH WRENCH WHEN HANDLE OF WRENCH BROKE OFF AND PUNCTURED LEFT HAND.

August 22, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING THE 400 SCREW & WAS LIFTING THE COVERS. HE WAS TWISTING, BENDING, TURNING BODY TO ACCOMPLISH TASK. HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO GROUND STRIKING KNEE. STRAIN/SPRAIN IN RIGHT KNEE.

July 21, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Accident occurred to delivery truck driver. Our EE unloading pallet w/compressor w/forklift off boxtruck. EE positioned forks under pallet, warned driver to stay clear. Driver moved out of way; pallet & compressor rolled off forks, struck driver & was found on ground. Driver complained of pain in right leg, contusion to forehead, abrasions to back. No loss of consciousness.

July 20, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking from mill building to packhouse & tripped in a tire rut falling across shovel. Received contusion on left shin.

June 30, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A SCREEN WITH SNIPS AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE SHARP EDGE OF SCREEN.

June 8, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT HEAVY LOAD BY HIMSELF AND FELT PULL IN GROIN MUSCLE. ALSO ATTEMPTED A SECOND TIME TO LIFT HEAVY BUCKET OF OIL AND FELT PULL AGAIN.

February 13, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING DISCHARGE SCREENS IN #1 RAW MILL. REMOVING 3 & 4 INCH BALLS WEDGED IN LINERS. ONE 4 INCH STEEL BALL FELL FROM APPROX. 6 FEET AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT ABOVE STEEL TOE PROTECTION. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED CONTUSION ON RIGHT FOOT.

2005 · 11 incidents

September 21, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger OTHER
Essroc Cement · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee shifting from north crane to south crane-twisted back while responding to radio call. sprain/strain right knee

September 12, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE LIFTING PKG CEMENT BAGS OFF LINE TO WEIGH. WEIGHT OF BAG AND TWISTING MOTION STRAINED LOWER BACK MUSCLES.

July 21, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving torch from burner floor to preheat kiln. The hoses tangled and pulled torch from hands of employee. He lost balance and fell forward; broke fall with hands. Radial fracture - right arm (elbow).

June 28, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Essroc Cement · Accident type, without injuries

An electrical fault of undetermined origin caused a fire in the finish mill motor control center and associated switch gear.

June 21, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

The shift utility person was using a sledge hammer to loosen hardened material plugging up an air intake line to a cement pump. The hammer deflected off of line and slipped out of hands and struck technician, who was observing from across the room.

June 20, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKING ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, HOLDING SPACERS UP PREPARING TO PRESS OUT PIN WITH PORTA POWER, SPACERS SLIPPED AND PULLED BACK LEFT MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS

May 25, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was replacing skirting on #1 belt in crusher building. Boots were wet from water on floor, slipped going up the stairs and banged his right shoulder on railing.

May 23, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

Employee was transferring grinding balls, stepped on a ball and twisted his left ankle.

March 30, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

Employee was replacing holding line cable. After cutting secured end of cable on new spool, cable end flew out and cut him on the right temple

March 10, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was returning to lab after getting mill samples, slipped while walking down ramp. Pulled right side of back.

February 21, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Essroc Cement · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

a miner suffered a heart attack and died

2004 · 7 incidents

December 6, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a new vibrator on a gypsum feeder. His wrench slipped and he hit his elbow and twisted his shoulder.

November 30, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Essroc Cement · Flash burns (electric)

Employee was changing circuit breaker without cutting power "downstream". The hot wires touched and arched creating a flash burn that burned the employee's hand.

October 4, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING OFF #1 BELT SO THAT IT COULD BE RESTARTED, FELT PAIN IN ARM AND SHOULDER. INCIDENT WAS REPORTED ON 10/04/2004, EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 10/26/2004 AND WAS GIVEN WORK RESTRECTIONS AT THAT TIME.

June 18, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repair personnel were changing coupler on south crane holding. When they were at the last bolt the coupler began to spin and struck employee in knee.

April 10, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Shoveling in order to clean up spill of material. Prior physical condition may have been a factor. The job that was performed was routine and part of regular job.

January 31, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING TO CORRECT A KILN OPACITY PROBLEM. HE REMOVED THE WRONG PIPE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE AREA WHERE HE FELT THE PROBLEM WAS CONCENTRATED AND IT LEFT THE ROTARY FEED SCREW UNGU ARDED. HE WAS IN A HURRY AND PLACED HIS HAND INSIDE THE ROTARY FEED SYSTEM TO CHECK IF IT WAS PLUGGED AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE SCREW.

2003 · 8 incidents

October 23, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLAIMANT STATES THAT HE FELL WHILE GREASING CRANE BUCKET. FELT PAIN IN BACK, LEFT HIP, SHOULDER, AND HEAD.

April 28, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE INSTALLING AN IMPELLAR ON THE #1 RAW MILL SLURRY PUMP PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGT FOREARM AND ELBOW.

April 21, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES AS HE WAS LIFTING THE MOTOR PART& FELLOW WORKER WAS LIFTING GEAR BOX HE FELT PAIN IN BACK.

April 15, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INVESTIGATING GROUP DETERMINED THERE WAS AN EQUIP. FAILURE OF CONTACT BROKE IN THE CONTROLS OF THE 10 TON HOIST CRANE THAT WAS USED TO HOLD BARREL CONTAINING BALLS - USED TO CHARGE #1 RAW MILL - AS THE CRANE MOVED SOUTH IT DRUG THE CABLE THAT HE WAS TIED TO OFF TOO - PULLING HIM OFF FROM TOP OF #1 RAW MILL.

March 3, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

CLAIMANT STATED AS HE OPENED THE DOOR ON HIS LOCKER HE HIT HIS INDEX FINGER ON THE DOOR AS HE WAS GETTING HIS TOOLS OUT.

February 13, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS PULLING HANDLE TO ADJUST HAMMER ON IMPACTOR AND FELT PAIN IN BOTH SHOULDERS.

February 7, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WITNESS STATES THAT CLAIMANT HAD A GUID ROPE ATTACHED TO HOOK IN ORDER TO MANUEVER LARGE BOULDER LODGED IN CRUSHER. CLAIMANT HAD ROPE WRAPPED AROUND LEFT HAND WHEN CABLE SNAPPED WEIGHT LOAD TI GHTENED ROPE AROUND HAND-CAUSING THE INJURES-EXTEND NOT KNOWN. CLAIMANT HAD SURGERY.

January 19, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE WORKING ON #2 COAL HOPPER, USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO BREAK UP COAL BY HITTING ON HOPPER ABOVE HIS HEAD--FELT PAIN IN LEFT ARM.

2002 · 14 incidents

December 7, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE USING A SLEDGE HAMMER IN AN OVERHEAD POSITION BANGING ON #1 COAL HOPPER TO LOOSEN THE COAL THAT WAS HANGING UP IN THE HOPPER - HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

November 14, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS WORKING ON BATTERY ON CAT SKIDLOADER. AS HE GOT UP FROM HIS KNEES TO ANSWER THE PHONE HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

November 6, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Struck against a moving object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS OPERATING YARD LOADER, DIGGING HARD MATERIAL UP & FELT PAIN IN BACK, NECK& SHOULDER BLADE.

September 13, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES CAUGHT LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN PIN & BUCKET EDGE AS HE WAS REPLACING TOOTH.

September 7, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLAIMANT STATES AS HE WAS MAKING DAILY INSPECTION OF THE SK VALVES LOCATED IN THE PACKHOSE BASEMENT,. HE SLIPPED ON CEMENT DUST BUILDUP ON FLOOR--FALLING BACKWARDS. ATTEMPTING TO CATCH HIMSELF --LANDED ON BOTH HANDS BEHIND HIM--FRACUTRING RIGHT WRIST.

August 20, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by falling object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS WORKING AT #2 FINISH MILL- MOVING OIL DRAIN PIPE- DIRT FELL FROM PIPE & CEILING LANDING BETWEEN SAFETY GLASSES & RIGHT EYE.

August 18, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from ladders

CLAIMANT WAS CLIMBING STAIRS AT DROP OUT (DUST) SECTION AT FEED END OF #1 KILN WHILE KILN WAS DOWN, ATTEMPTING TO OPEN DOOR AT TOP LADDER. HE LOST BALANCE & FELL APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET, HITTING RIB CAGE ON HAND RAIL.

June 11, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSPECTING QUARRY TRUCK PARTS HE BENT/STOOPED OVER TO WORK UNDER BUMPER/FRAME OF TEREX TRUCK & FELT A STABBING PAIN IN LOWER BACK (HE STATED HE HAS HAD LOWER BACK STRAIN BEFORE).

May 23, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATES: WAS STRUCK BY PUMP HEAD AS IT WAS COMING OUT OF HOLE. THEN FELL, HURTING HIP.

March 23, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS INSTALLING BEARING HOUSING ON 8" PUMP WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEES (IN BASEMENT). HE STEPPED AROUND THE HOUSING TO THE SOUTHSIDE & SLID OFF HARD BUILDUP AROUND PUMP. TWISTED HI S RIGHT FOOT & ANKLE.

February 26, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS ON #1 BELT SHOVELING & TWISTED HIS BACK.

February 21, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES GOT FOREIGN MATERIAL IN BOTH EYES - WHILE INSPECTING #3 FINISH MILL SEPARATOR - CAUSING SCRATCHING TO BOTH EYES.

February 20, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE STATES WAS TIED OFF, UNHOOKED TO GET INTO MANBASKET. STANDING ON STEEL BEAM COVERED WITH DUST, FOOT SLIPPED & HE FELL.

February 19, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES AS HE STEPPED OVER LINE SHAFT ON #3 FINISH MILL-HE STEPPED ON PIPE AND HE GRABED FOR HANDRAIL AND HE TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

2001 · 21 incidents

December 18, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Flash burns (welding)

CLAIMANT STATES FELLOW WORKER WAS WELDING ON CRANE BUCKET. WHILE HE WAS BEHIND HIM PREPARING OTHER SIDE OF BICKET TO BE WELD. RECEIVED HOURS OF FLASH BURNS.

December 10, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE CHOCKED OUT 992-D11 LOADER PRIOR TO START UP, WAS STANDING ON BOTTOM SWING STEP WHEN RIGHT HAND SLIPPED FROM HOLD, BODY SWUNG AROUND CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT SHOULDER.

November 26, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLAIMANT STATES AS HE CLOSED THE DOOR ON 570 LOADER HE SLAMMED IT SHUT ON LEFT THUMB.

November 7, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT S6TATES AS HE EXIT THE LEFT LADDER ON #3 HAUL TRUCK HE STEPPED ON A SMALLPOLLOT & TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE THROWING HIM TO GROUND, INJURING RIGHT HIP, WRIST, ARM & TWISTED BACK.

October 30, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN METAL AND VIBRO PAN WHILE LOOKING INTO #3 STONE FEEDER.

August 6, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES WAS HIGH PRESSURING SKID LOADER WITH GRAGE PRESSURE WASHER & FOREIGN MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN LEFT EYE.

July 20, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLAIMANT STATES HE RECEIVED CHEMICAL BURNS TO LEFT EYE AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HOOK UP AIR LINE TO SILO #25, THAT WASN'T WORKING PROPERLY.

June 25, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT WAS WORKING ON ROAD SWEEPER INSTALLING NEW SKIRTING. FELLOW EMPLOYEE OPENED CAB DOOR, UNKNOWN TO CLAIMANT, HE HIT HIS HEAD ON TOP.

June 16, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS CHANGING BELT SKIRTING ON #1 BELT ON THE EAST SIDE. HE WAS PULLING ON SKIRTING & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 10, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS USING THE JACK HAMMER AROUND CEMENT PUMP, WHEN IT SLIPPED CAUGHT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER BETWEEN JACK HAMMER AND PUMP.

April 27, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE WORKING UNDER SHIFT FOREMAN'S TRUCK DIRT FELL INTO LEFT EYE.

April 22, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE PLACING HAMMER ON PALLET TO PUT IN IMPACTOR, ONE ROLLED OVER AND MASHED FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

April 5, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE LIFTED LA25 UP ONTO A 55 GALLON DRUM. LIFTED THE BREAKER UP TO HIGH AND TO FAST.

April 4, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES AS HE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS TO THE #1 REJECT BUGGY- STEP ON GRATING OVER MAIN DRAG, FELL IN AND CLAIMANT WENT THROUGH HOLE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

March 15, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall onto or against objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS HELPING FELLOW EE TO INSTALL CHAIN ON COAL REJECT ELEVATOR SLIPPED AS HE CAME DOWN LADDER LEFT KNEE HIT SIDE OF LADDER.

March 7, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS CLEANING OUT UNDER #1 BELT AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER DIDNT REQUEST MEDICAL TREATMENT 3/15/01.

March 6, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS CUTTING OFF BOLT AND A PIECE OF SLAG BLEW UNDER SAFETY GLASSES AND BURNED GLASSES AND EYE LID.

March 3, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS WORKING ON BEARINGS ON EAST END OF MAIN DRAG, HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON TENSION SPRING.

January 4, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS REPLACING AN INLET TILE IN PRECIPITATOR TUB WHEN A DRAFT ON KILN INCREASED AIR MOVEMENT AND BLEW FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO RIGHT EYE.

January 4, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS PUSHING COMPRESSOR ON DOLLY (K-7) TO AREA TO BE INSTALLED & FELT PAIN IN RIGHT RIB CAGE & LEFT LOWER THIGH.

January 3, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS TRYING TO BREAK UP A LUMP UNDERNEATH #1 CRUSHER BELT WITH A JACKHAMMER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT ELBOW. (THIS WAS RELATED TO INCIDENT ON 12-28-00 WHILE USING JACKH AMMER ALL DAY-LEFT ELBOW BECAME SORE).

2000 · 17 incidents

December 13, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES WHEN HE WAS PLACED ON THE TIRE SYSTEM IN THE MIDDLE OF MAY HE DID NOT HAVE ANY DISCOMFORT FROM THROWING TIRES. AFTER TWO MONTHSTHE PAIN HAS BECOME MORE INTENSE AND CONTINUOUS.

December 4, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from machine

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS CHECKING HOUR ON D9-R DOZER & FELL DOWN, CATCHING RIGHT LEG BETWEEN TRACK& ARM OF DOZER.

November 25, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT WAS CLEANING OUT THE WETTING DRUM AND DIRTY WATER SPLASH INTO HIS FACE AND LEFT EYE.

November 18, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOISTING KILN SADDLE THRU OPENING THE SADDLE SNAGGED ON THE EDGE OF THE OPENING & SNAPPED A WIRE SLING & STRUCK LEFT WRIST

November 7, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall down stairs

CLAIMANT CLAIMS HE WAS WALKING DOWN STEPS AT WETTING DRUM AREA & SLIPPEED ON WET DUST. 1-13-01 HE AGGRAVATED INJURY. ON 2-13-00 IT WAS DECIDED BY WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION CARRIER THAT IT WAS COM PENSABLE CLAIM. STARTE LOSING TIME 1/15/01.

October 24, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS HOISTING ELECTRIC SKIP LOADER FROM OUT OF #2 SLURRY TANK. HE PUSHED LOADER TO GET ON HOOK FROM LADDER & CAUGHT RIGHTFINGER BETWEEN LOADER & WALL

October 22, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS TRYING TO MOVE CLOSING LINE OVER TO CLAMP IT DOWN, CABLE CAUGHT GLOVE AND PULLED HIS ARM ACROSS DRUM.

July 21, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS WORKING IN THE COOLER AND DUST FROM THE MAIN DRAG BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

July 20, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS WORKING ON #2 CLINKER COOLER. HE STUCK HIS HEAD INSIDE CLINKER BREAKER ACCESS DOOR TO CHECK HOW MANY MORE LIGHTS WERE NEEDED - CYCLONE FAN WAS RUNNING - PULLED DUST FRO M MAIN DRAG THAT BLEW UNDER SAFETY GLASSES.

July 16, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO FIX LEAK AT HOUSING DOOR OF DUST SYSTEM. PLACED A PALLET OVER HOT DUST TO GET TO LEAK. SLIPPED OFF PALLET INTO APPROX 18" OF HOT KILN DUST.

June 7, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES WORKING ON SOUTH CRANE HOLDING LINE BRAKE WITH FELLOW EE AND TRYING TO ALIGN ADJUSTING BOLTS, BOLT SLIPPED OUT OF BRACKET CATCHING FOREFINGER AND THUMB ON RIGHT HAND.

May 16, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ON ROADWAY BETWEEN BRICK SHED AND RAMP TO BURNER FLOOR. IT WAS DARK AND HE DIDN'T SEE A SMALL 1 1/2" ROCK IN ROADWAY. EE STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED ANKLE AND FELL. TWISTED KNEE AND FRACTURED HIS RIGHT HAND WHEN HE HIT THE CONCRETE.

May 8, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS ASSISTING UTILITYMAN IN REINSTALLING PIN IN #2 CLINKER COOLER. TRYING TO ALIGN PIN WITH BAR WHEN BAR SLIPPED HITTING FINGER CAUSING LACERATION.

May 7, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Struck against a moving object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS MOVIN GSKIDLOADER OUT OF BASEMENT AFTER DROPPING OFF PART, CAME UP RAMP HALFWAY LOADER STALLED OUT COULD NOT RESTART, LOADER WENT BACK DOWN RAMP HITTING #2 RAW MILL PIER HARD.

April 17, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS LIFTING A BEARING HOUSING OUT OF A SKIDLOADER BUCKET FOR THE 8" CEMENT PUMP WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

March 27, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS PULLING VACUUM HOSE UNDER STEPS, CAME UP AND HIT SIDE OF BACK ON STEPS, FELT SHARP PAIN.

March 23, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE REMOVING OLD CRANE CABLE FROM THE REAR OF THE MILL BUILDING GOT A SHARP PAIN IN UPPER LEFT SIDE OF CHEST.

1999 · 15 incidents

November 17, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS OPERATING 992-A LOADER SPREADING STONE, WHEN HOIST CONTROL LEVER STUCK. TO DISENGAGE, HIT LEVER WITH RIGHT PALM AND AT SAME TIME HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON ARM REST. DIDN'T REQU EST MEDICAL TREATMENT TILL 12/8/99.

October 20, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE CUT RIGHT HAND REPLACING CUTTING GOGGLES

September 20, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WELDING ON TIRE FORK. #1 KILN PUFFED AND DIRT BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 11, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS MILLING A PART FOR #2T.D.F. SYSTEM WHEN HE CUT HIS FINGER ON A PIECE OF STEEL.

July 27, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATES NEW FIRE PLACED IN #2 KILN; KILNPUFFED AND DIRT WENT INTO LEFT EYE. EMPLOYEE SEEKED MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 07/29/99.

July 14, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE PUSHING FULL LOAD IN A WHEELBARROW, THE LOAD SHIFTED. IN AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP LOAD FROM DUMPING, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN BELOW HIS RIGHT SHOULDER BLADE.

June 9, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Essroc Cement · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES WALKWAY BLOCKED BY 10" PLASTIC PIPE. HE HAD TO BEND DOWN TO GO UNDER PIPE TO GETTO WORK AREA. EMPLOYEE STATES THIS WAS A RECURRING INJURY.

May 20, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CLOSING PASSENGER DOOR ON85 TON TEREX TRUCK AND CAUGHT FINGER IN DOOR. HE WAS BEING TRAINED ON THIS EQUIPMENT AND DOOR LATCH IS BACKWARD TO WHAT HE IS USED TO. BASED ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM MSHA AND A PHONE CONVERSATION WITH MR. DENNIS LESKO ON 10/12/99, IT HAS BEEN REVEALED THAT THIS INCIDENT BE REPORTABLE.

April 26, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES HIS HAUL TRUCK BED WAS HIT BY THE LOADER BUCKET TWICE WHILE BEING LOADED WITH STRIPPING MATERIAL, CAUSING EXTREME LOWER BACK PAIN AND PAIN IN LEFT LEG.

April 13, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES AS HE AND FELLOW CO-WORKER WERE LIFTING A LIMIT SWITCH INTO PLACE AT SOUTH CRANEAREA, HE LOST HOLD OF SWITCH AND IT CAME DOWN ONLEFT HAND, CAUSING IT TO BE PINNED.

March 24, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS REPLACING BOLTS ON WETTING DRUM WHILE FELLOW CO-WORKER WAS WELDING NEARBYTHIS ACCIDENT OCCURED ON 03/24/99 AND ACCIDENT FORM WAS NOT COMPLETED UNTIL 05/20/99.

March 16, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE GOT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYEWHILE WELDING.

February 23, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HIS LEFT ANKLE POPPED AS HEWAS GOING DOWNSTAIRS FROM CEMENT COOLER TO TOP OF SURGE BIN OVER 7" CEMENT PUMP. LATER THAT EVENING, HE FELT FAINT WHILE SITTING IN DOCTOR'S OFF ICE.

February 21, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS DRAGGING TIRES OUT OF TRAILER - WHEN DIRT BLEW INTO RIGHT EYE. (WAS VERY WINDY CONDITIONS.)

January 28, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS MEASURING TIRE ON #1 KILN, 1ST PIER - WHILE KILN WAS PREHEATING. RECEIVED BURNS WHILE HOLDING A STRING AND FRAMING SQUARE 12 INCHES FROM KILN SHELL.

1998 · 7 incidents

December 30, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

CLAIMANT RECEIVED 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO FACE AND HANDS WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A STEAM EXPLOSION THAT CAME OUT OF #2 KILN DOOR VENT, WHILE E WAS STANDING ON THE FAR END OF THE KILN ROOM FL OOR.

November 20, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE OPENING BAG OF RAGS, CUT HAND ON UTILITY KNIFE.

August 23, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Essroc Cement · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE COMPLETED REPAIR WORK ON CEMENT PUMP. EMPLOYEE WAS STOOPING NEAR TOOL BOX AND COLLAPSED.

August 6, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS HELPING TO POUR NOSE RING IN #2 KILN, LIFTING 5 GAL BUCKETS TO DUMP NOSE RING. FELT PAIN AFTER HE STEPPED OUT OF KILN.

June 28, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF MIXER AND ACTIVATOR SPLASHED LEFT EYE AROUND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

April 19, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES AS HE WAS THROWING A TIRE ONTO SYSTEM- DIRT CAME OFF TIRE OR GLOVE AND BLEW INTO RIGHT EYE.

March 5, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE REPLACING LINERS IN IMPACTOR- WAS CLIMBING OUT OF IMPACTOR, FOOT SLIPPED AND ALL OF HIS WEIGHT WAS ON BOTH ARMS. HE HEARD A POP IN LEFT SHOULDER.

1997 · 3 incidents

December 15, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from machine

IT WOULD SEEM FATIGUE CAUSED DISORIENTATION ( AND FALL)

March 26, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE GOT BETWEEN BUILDING AND STEPS WITH FORKLIFT AT BACK END TO LOOSEN MATERIAL. GROUND WAS NOT LEVEL, FORKLIFT LEAN TOWARD STEPS, ROLLCAGE SCRAPED STEPS AND HAND WAS CAUGHT BETW EEN STEPS & ROLL CAGE.

January 19, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS TAKING DOWN A AIRSLIDE AT WETTING DRUM- DUST TANKS WHEN IT FELL ONTO THE GRATING AND BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK AND LANDED ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.

1996 · 9 incidents

December 9, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE OPENING DROP OUT BOX CLAM SHELL WITH PRY BAR, BAR SLIPPED & PINCHES HAND AGAINST GRATING.

August 13, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS REMOVING COVER OFF TAIL SPROCKET THAT WAS HOOKED TO COMEALONG, WHEN THE COVER SWUNT OVER AND CAUGHT FINGER.

July 30, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS SUING ADJUSTABLE WRENCH AND IT SLIPPED OFF NUT AND CUT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

March 24, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATED HE WAS FINISHING FORMING IN NOSE OF #1 KILN FOR POURING. WHILE DRILLING A HOLE IN BOARD, USING 1/2" ELECTRIC HAND DRILL, DRILL STALLED, TWISTED FINGER IN GRIP CAUSING FRACTURE.

March 21, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS REMOVING A 6' (Y) PIPE THROUGH THE DOORWAY AT LAB--WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE DOOR JAM & PIPE THEY WERE REMOVING. THERE WAS A ROPE AROUND THE PIPE & BEING PULLED BY A UTILITY TRUCK.

March 11, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

CLAIMANT WAS CLEANING STEEL SHAVINGS FROM LATHE WITH BARE HANDS CAUSING A DEEP LACERATION TO END OF FINGER LEFT HAND.

February 3, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall down stairs

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS EXITING NORTH CRANE STAIRWAY AT KILN BUILDING AND THE STAIRS WERE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE TRYING TO KEEP FROM FALLING.

January 30, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from machine

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER ON THE 560 LOADER HE SLIPPED, MISSING LST TWO STEPS - CAUSING HIM TO FALL, LANDING HARD ON HIS FEET & FALLING BACKWARDS TO THE GROUND.

January 22, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WAS CUTTING CHAINS IN ROTARY KILN USING AN ARC SLICE TORCH. AS INJURED WAS REMOVING A SPENT SLICE ROD BY LOOSENING THE COLLET NUT WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER OF THE SL ICE TORCH WITH HIS RIGHT HAND TO RELEASE OXYGEN UNDER PRESSURE WHICH PUSHED THE ROD OUT OF THE COLLET. A SMOLDERING FIRE ON HIS SLEEVE BURST IN FLAME FROM THE OXY. CAUSING 2ND DEG BURN TO WRI

1995 · 9 incidents

October 29, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS REMOVING CASTIBLE AND BRICK FROM 2 KILN, WHEN FELLOW WORKER THREW A BRICK BACK INTO THE KILN AND HIT HIM IN THE NOSE.

October 5, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE CLEANING #1 F. MILL, 3RD COMPARTMENT OUTLET SCREENS WITH DUST COLLECTOR ON, GOT DUST IN BOTH EYES - MOSTLY RIGHT EYE.

April 25, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SWITCHING 5" DRILLING HAMMERS. AS THE HAMMER WAS STANDING UP IN THE TRUCK BED, THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE CENTRALIZER FROM THE HAMMER. HE LOST GRIP OF THE HAMMER. THE HAMMER FELL STR IKING EE'S RIGHT FOOT JUST BEHIND THE STEEL TOE OF HIS SAFETY SHOES. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY THE EE ALSO TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

April 17, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS WORKING WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEE INSTALLING A MAIN DRAG RETURN IDLER. IDLER SLIPPED FROM FELLOW EE'S HAND CAUSING INJURED TO TWIST BACK RESULTING IN BACK STRAIN. [IDLER WEIGHTS APPROXI MATELY 185 LBS.]

March 16, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS APPLYING LUBRICANT ON #1 TIRE SYSTEM FORKS- SO THE TIRES WOULD SLIDE, GOT2ND FINGER & 3RD FINGER OF RIGHT HAND BETWEEN FORKS ON THE KILN & THE HANDRAIL.

March 13, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO WORK ON THECOKE FEEDER. AS HE EXITED THE MAINTENANCE TRUCK IN A MUDDY AREA & WALKED UP THE RAMP WHICH HAD COAL DUST ON IT- HE DID A SPLIT & PULLED THE HAMSTRING IN HIS RIGHT LEG.

February 14, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall onto or against objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS WORKING ON #1 PRECIPITATOR AS HE WAS GOING THROUGH MANHOLE HE SLIPPED & STRUCK HIS RT ELBOW

January 31, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from machine

CLAIMANT STATED AS HE WAS EXISTING MACK DUMP TRUCK WHEN HE GOT HIS RIGHT HEEL CAUGHT ON BOTTOM OF DOOR FRAME AND HE FELL HITTING LITTLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND, ON I BEAM.

January 18, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS USING AIR LANCE TO OPEN UP AIRSLIDE, GOT DUST IN RIGHT EYE.

1994 · 8 incidents

December 20, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM DRIVE COUPLING ON #1 RAW MILL WHEN DIRT BLEW OUT OF IMPACT WRENCH INTO LEFT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

November 21, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS THROWING TIRES IN THE HOPPER AND HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

October 25, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLAIMANT STATED HE WAS TAKING HOOK OFF OF BUCKET WHEN HE TRIED TO REMOVE HOOK HOOK SWUNG IN & HOOK CAUGHT FINGER

June 27, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLAIMANT STATES HE TURNED #1 SLURRY PUMP OFF HE OPENED THE GUARD T O LOOK AT BELTS HE TURNED TO HIS RT TO ASK FOR A FASHLIGHT & HIS LEFT HAND DRIFTED INTO THE BELT

June 6, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

EE WAS DRILLING A BLAST HOLE WHEN THE HOLE QUIT BLOWING. EE LEANED OVER NEAR THE HOLE APPROX. 4 FEET ABOVE THE HOLE WHEN THE HOLE LET LOOSE BLOWING STONES, CHIPS ETC HITTING EE INT HE RIGHT SI DE OF THE FACE. IT KNOCKED HIS SAFETY GLASSES LOOSE AND SOMETHING ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE.

May 3, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS HOOKING UP ;THE BLOCK & TACKLE & THE CABLE SNAPPED THE HOOK SWUNG AROUND & HIT HIM ON THE LEFT EYE LID

March 12, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS USING A BURNING TORCH & UNKNOWINGLY CAUGHT HIS PANTS LEG ON FIR FROM A SPARK--BURNING LEFT LEG.

February 18, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall onto or against objects

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS ISOLATING TANK 7 PINCH VALVE, SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE CLOSING VALVE. A COMBINATION OF PIPE SLIPPING, SLURRY, OIL AND LOSING FOOTING CAUSE THE FALL AND HE HITTING FACE WIT H PIPE.

1993 · 16 incidents

October 30, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Struck against a moving object

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE DRIVING DUST TRUCK ON ROAD TO THE DUMP, THE TRUCK WHEELS STARTED SLIDING IN MUD RUTS CAUSING HIM TO HIT TOP OF HEAD ON TRUCK CAB.

August 16, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE CLIMBED LADDER TO THE TIRE BURNING CONVEYOR SYSTEM TO RELEASE A STUCK TIRE. HE THOUGHT THE SYSTEM WAS SHUT DOWN SO HE CLIMBED ONTO THE TIRE CONVEYOR TO DISLODGE THE TIRE. A S HE BEGAN TO PULL UP ON THE TIRE THE SYSTEM STARTED UP CATCHING HIS RIGHT LEG BETWEEN ROLLERS ON CONVEYOR.

August 4, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES WHILE REBUTTING # 6 AGITATOR ON THE BACKEND, X HE WALKED AROUND THE OLD BULL GEAR TO HELP SET THE GEAR BOX ON THE BULL GEAR HE SLIPPED ON THE OIL AND STAYDRY ON THE FLOOR.

July 20, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATED WAS GOING TOIMPACTOR BLDG. 2ND FLOOR TOREPLACE HAND CRANK FOR BREAKER BARS. WATER PIPE VALVE WAS LEFT OPEN LEAVING WATER OVER FLOOR, MIXED WITH THE DUST, CREATING A SLIPPERY CO NDITION, CAUSING INJURED TO TWIST KNEE.

June 29, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS USING AN AIR LANCE TO REMOVE A BUILD UP OF SLURRY AND DUST INSIDE OF THE KILN FEED END HOOD. A LARGE LUMP BROKE LOOSE, STRUCK THE AIR LANCE, THE AIR LANCE CAME OUT OF HER HANDS, TH E AIR LNACE HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF HER HAD NEAR HER EAR. SHE ALSO BIT HER TONGUE.

June 4, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DID NOT REQUEST TO SEE DR TIL 6-10-93 INJURED WAS ADJUSTING BREAKER BARS ON IMPACTOR WHEN HE STEPPED BACKWARDS AND HIS RIGHT TOE STEPPED ON A 3/4 RUBBER HOSE. IT ROLLED PULLING SOMETHING BEHIN D HIS RIGHT KNEE AND UPPER CALF.

June 1, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATES HE WAS CLEANING COOLER FLOOR WHEN HE HIT HIS LEFT HAND ON SHARP EDGE OF THE BUGGY

May 18, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE WAS USING AN AIR LANCE TO BREAK UP LUMPS IN DUST TANK WHEN A LUMP BROKE FREE AND HE WAS COVERED WITH THE DUST WITH SOME ENTERING HIS LEFT EYE.

May 3, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS CLIMBING STEPS ON PASSENGER SIDE OF 2 EUCLID TOREFUEL CARRYING HOSE IN LEFT HAND GRABING SAFETY BAR WITH RIGHT HAND HAND SLIPPED OFF BAR AND HE FELL APPR 5 1/2 FT TO GROUND ON TAIL BONE.

April 20, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LOWERING AN EXTENSION LADDER DOWN FROM THE NEWLY INSTALLED TIRE CHUTE. WHEN THE LOCK DID NOT ENGAGE, SLIDING DOWN CATCHING RIGHT THUMB.

March 31, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOST TIME BEGAN ON 3-31-93. ON 3/29/93 FELT PAIN IN BACK WHILE PUMPING UP THE FARVAL PUMPS ON THE BRIDGE=THEN ON 3/30/93, SHE REPORTED THE PAIN HAD INCREASED AFTER FILLING & CARRYING THE GRASE CANS UP A FLIGHT OF STAIRS TO FILL THE FARVAL PUMPS.

February 24, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOST TIME BEGAN 02-26-93 INJURED WAS BREAKING U P FROZEN LUMPS FROM DISCHARGE END OF #2 RAW MILL VIBRO PAN WHEN FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

February 10, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LOST TIME BEGAN 02-19-93 INJURED WAS HELPING TO MOVE A BARREL CONTAINING 21/2IN GRINDING BALLS OUT OF THE WAY WITH A SKID LOADER WHEN THE BARREL TURNED OVER PINNING INJURED BETWEN ANOTHER BARR EL & THE 21/2IN BALL BARREL ON HIS LEFT FOOT

February 9, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS TRYING TO LINE UP NEW SLURRY FEED DROP BOXES WHEN BOXES SLIPPED AND FELL CATCHING INDEX FINGER BETWEEN BOX AND PIPE.

February 8, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger OTHER
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

CLAIMANT WAS CLEANING SLURRY AGITATOR ARMS WITH SMALL AIR CHIPPER. WAS VERY WINDY. MUST HAVE GOTTEN A PIECE OF DIRT OR METAL CHIP IN RIGHT EYE.

January 30, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

INJUREC CLAIMS HE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL AIRSLIDE PAD, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL FROM SCAFFOLD. FALLING ON LEFT SHOULDER.

1992 · 5 incidents

June 26, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

EE WAS BENDING A PIECE OF METAL IN THE BRAKER MACHINE. WHEN THE METAL HIT THE BRAKER, IT SNAPPED AND BROKE IN TWO ONE OF THE PIECE HIT EE IN THE FOREHEAD REQUIRING SUTURES.

June 8, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES WHILE CLIMBING STAIRS TO CRANE STORAGE HE TURNED THE CORNER AND KNEE POPPED RIGHT LEG.

March 19, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from machine

FELL OFF FRAME OR LADDER

March 9, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from ladders

INJURED STATES HE WAS CHECKING ID FAN BEARING WHEN THE LADDER HE CLIMBED 4FT HIGH FELL OVER THROWING HIM TO THE GROUND HITTING HIS LEFT KNEE EMPLOYEE VISITED DOC FRI 03-13-92 & WAS ADVISED TO KEEP KNEE ELEVATED & WAS SCHEDULED FOR REVISIT ON 03-20-92 MARCH 16 1992 IS FIRST LOST TIME DAY

March 3, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING PLATE TO SPOOL REMOVED FROM COOLER GRATE BOUNCED HIT SPOOL CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN GRATE AND SPOOL

1991 · 6 incidents

October 8, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLAIMANT STATES HE WAS MOVING CLINKER FROM DISCHARGE END OF FEEDER WITH SCRAPER WITH THE INSPECTION DOOR OPEN. THE DOOR FELL AND THE LATCH STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND ON TOP.

June 13, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING RING OUT OF PUMP CAUGHT R INDEX FINGER BETWEEN PUMP AND SHAFT

June 12, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED STATES HE WAS UNCLOGGING A STONE JAM WITH JACK HAMMER, WHEN HAMMER KICKED LOOSE CATCHING HIS RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN WALL AND HANDLE ON HAMMER.

May 24, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING PUMP CASE BOLT WITH WRENCH THE WRENCHH SLIPPED OFF THE NUT

January 11, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED AS HE OPENED THE DOOR TO THE TOOL ROOM AN EXHAUST PIPE STORED IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE DOOR FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD.

January 2, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE WAS CLEANING SEDIMENT HOPPER ON FEED END OF 1 KILN HE WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER HANDLE TO PUNCH DUST WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND ON FLOP GATE.

1990 · 10 incidents

December 11, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WORKING ON #2 SLURRY PUMP,STARTED TO TURN AND RIGHT FOOT STUCK IN SLURRY ON FLOOR,TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.STARTED LOSING TIME 4-29-91.

November 9, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ REMOVING AGITATOR ARMS IN #6 SLURRY TANK WHEN HE STRAINED LOWER BACK.

October 6, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FIRST TIME INJ COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN ON 10-16 GENERATING TO LEG.CLAIMS THIS OCCURRED WHILE CLEANING BOTTOM FLOOR OF CRUSHER BLDG ON 10-6-90.

October 5, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ REPLACING MOTOR ON #1 GYPSUM FEEDER IN MILLROOM.STRIPPING WIRE,KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT PALM OF LEFT HAND.

August 21, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATES JE HAF JUST EMPTIED THE AUTO SAMPLER CONTAINER ON THE 7" CEMENT PUMP.AS HE WAS LEAVING THE AREA HE STRUCK HIS HARD HAT ON THE MILL ROOM HOIST HOOK,JAMMING HIS NECK.

August 1, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Flash burns (welding)

INJURED & FELLOW WORKMAN WERE PLACING OIL DIPPERS ON #1 PIER OF #2 KILN HE STATED AS FELLOW WORKMAN WAS WELDING A CLIP ONTO KILN SHELL INJURED SUFFERED A WELDING FLASH IN HIS RT EYE

July 13, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED STATED HE WAS WALKING ON SIDEWALK BESIDE "A" BLDG. WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE WET WALK AND FELL, PULLING THE MUSCLE IN THE BACK OF HIS LEFT LEG AND KNEE.

April 12, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATES THAT SHE & ANOTHER LABORER WERE LIFTING 100 BAGS OF SAND INTO SAND BLASTER TO SAND BLAST THE CEMENT COOLERS WHEN SHE FELT A TWINGE IN HER BACK

April 5, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Essroc Cement · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJ STATES HE WAS WORKING AS LABORER INSIDE #7SLURRY TANK. THEY WERE USING SKID LOADER TO REMOVE MATL FROM BOTTOM OF TANK AFTER GOING HOME HE FAINTED & PASSED OUT. HE WAS TAKEN TO FRED MEM HOS P EMERG ROOM & THEN HELICOPTER TO SUBURBAN HOSP BETHESDAY MD.

February 28, 1990 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall down stairs

INJ STTS HE STARTED DOWN STEPS FROM CRANE STORAE HE SLIPPED & FELL ON FIRST FLIGHT LANDING ON BACK.

1989 · 9 incidents

June 19, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATES SHE WAS CLEANING THE FLOOR AROUND 1 PURCHASED STONE FEEDER. AS SHE STRAIGHTENED UP, SHE STRUCK HER BACK ON A STEEL SUPPORT.

June 4, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

INJ REMOVING DUST COLLECTORS ON TOP FLOOR OF BULK LOADING.BUMPED LEFT KNEE ON ELECTRIC MOTOR.

May 1, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE WAS TRANSFERRING COOLER WEAR PLATES FROM A PALLET TO A CONVEYOR BELT, WHEN HE SUFFERED SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT BACK.

April 27, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATES HE WAS WORKING INSIDE #2 CLINKER COOLER. HE PICKED UP A BOX OF RAM 85, WHEN HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE.

April 19, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger STRIKING OR BUMPING
Essroc Cement · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATES HE WAS WORKING ISDE #2 KILN HE BENT OVER & WENT UNDER BRICKING TABLE. WHEN HE STARTED TO STRAIGHTEN UP HE CAME UP UNDER BOARD TWISTING NECK.

April 12, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HIS CREW WAS WORKING IN CLINKER COOLRER DUST DRAG. AS THEY WERE PULLING A RAIL INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE DUST DRAG, IT STRUCK HIS LEFT FOOT.

March 11, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED STATES HE WAS TAKING A SET OF GAS BOTTLES INTO THE SOUTHWEST DOOR OF BULK LOADING. AS HE PULLED THE GAS CART BACK, HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE & FELL BRUISING TAILBONE.

March 1, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED STATES HE WAS GREASING 1 QUARRY TRUCK AT THE QUARRY GARAGE. WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT SIDE ON THE TRUCK FENDER.

January 16, 1989 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall from ladders

INJURED STATES HE WAS WORKING IN THE SHOP WHEN HE STEPPED OFF OF A STEP STOOL AND TWISTED HIS L KNEE

1988 · 7 incidents

December 18, 1988 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement · Struck by flying object

INJURED STATES HE WAS DRIVING A BAR INTO FROZEN LUMPS ON #2 RAW MIXED STONE FEEDER WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL FROM THE BAR FLEW UP AND STRUCK HIM IN LOWER LIP

December 12, 1988 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED STATES HE SLIPPED ON ICE AT BOTTOM OF STAIRWAY UNDER CEMENT COLLERS DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK IMMEDIATELY AFTER FALL WHICH WORSENED LATER

November 4, 1988 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON IN THE MILLROOM BASEMENT. HE SLIPPED ON MATERIALS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 27, 1988 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE WAS CHANGING THE SEAL ON #3 PUMP AT BULK LOADING ABOUT 1:00 PM HE NOTICED HIS L ELBOW WAS STIFF NEXT MORNING IT WAS PAINFUL AND STIFF

August 8, 1988 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON IN THE MILLROOM BASEMENT. HE SLIPPED ON MATERIALS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 29, 1988 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATES HE WAS REMOVING LUMPS OF CLINKER FROM THE GRIZZLY OF THE CLINKER SCREENER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE CLINKER ON THE SCAFLING BOARD AND A LARGE CHUNK FELL ON HIS L THUMB

July 11, 1988 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATES HE WAS WELDING CLIPS IN CEILING OF #2 CLINKER COOLER WHEN DIRT FELL INTO HIS R EYE

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