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.
263 citations across 2,833 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Imminent-danger orders
ⓘA Section 107(a) order removes miners from an area when an inspector finds an imminent danger. Each order is lifted once the condition is corrected, so this counts orders issued, not orders now in effect.
1
Section 107(a) orders
Most recent order: 2016-11-02.
On record since 2016.
Source: MSHA imminent-danger order records, updated weekly.
Gordon Plant has $62K in proposed MSHA penalties and $55 outstanding across 2 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.
$62K
proposed penalties
$62K
current assessed
$61K
paid to date
$55
outstanding
261 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
Of $424 in penalties contested before the Commission, $324 was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-06-07.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
ⓘShares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
ⓘContesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
4citations taken to the federal commission · 2% of citations on record
Settled
3 · 75%
Vacated or withdrawn
1 · 25%
0%
S&S designation survived the contest
ⓘCounts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 1 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
24%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$424 proposed, $324 after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2017-11-30.
Contested penalties
ⓘA reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Metal and nonmetal contaminants (personal samples)
ⓘMany samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.
Last sampled: 2023-01-30, 3 years ago
0%
of limit-tested samples over the exposure limit
29
samples
26
limit-tested
Most sampled contaminants
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz18
Nuisance dust, total, <1% Qtz5
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz2
Arsenic fumes1
Show the individual readings (41)
Date
Contaminant
Concentration
Limit
Conc / limit
Occupation
2023-01-30
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.26
10
0.03
Bagging Operator
2023-01-30
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.16
10
0.02
Bagging Operator
2023-01-30
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.3
10
0.03
Bagging Operator
2023-01-30
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.14
10
0.01
Bagging Operator
2019-02-14
Nuisance dust, total, <1% Qtz
1.64
10
0.16
Bagging Operator
2019-02-14
Nuisance dust, total, <1% Qtz
1.62
10
0.16
Bagging Operator
2019-02-14
Nuisance dust, total, <1% Qtz
3.84
10
0.38
Bagging Operator
2018-09-06
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.86
10
0.09
Bagging Operator
2018-09-06
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.43
10
0.04
Bagging Operator
2018-09-06
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.35
10
0.04
Bagging Operator
2018-09-06
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.2
10
0.02
Bagging Operator
2018-09-06
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.89
10
0.09
Bagging Operator
2015-04-29
Fibers, >5um
0.04
Hydrating Plant Operator
2014-03-27
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.34
2.67
0.13
Bagging Operator
2014-03-27
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
1.56
10
0.16
Bagging Operator
2014-03-27
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
2.69
10
0.27
Bagging Operator
2014-03-27
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.35
10
0.04
Bagging Operator
2014-03-27
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.45
10
0.05
Kiln/Dryer Operator
2010-12-15
Nickel fumes
0
3
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Arsenic fumes
0
1500
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Beryllium fumes
0
6
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Cadmium oxide fumes
0
100
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Chromium, insoluble
0.01
3
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Cobalt fumes
0
300
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Copper fumes
0
300
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Iron oxide fumes
0.04
20
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Lead fumes
0
450
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Magnesium oxide fumes
0.03
20
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Manganese fumes
0
5
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Molybdenum fumes
0
20
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Vanadium fumes
0
50
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-12-15
Zinc oxide fumes
0
10
0.00
Welder, etc.
2010-06-22
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.15
Cleanup Man
2010-06-22
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.27
Cleanup Man
2008-12-23
Nuisance dust, total, <1% Qtz
0.3
10
0.03
Kiln/Dryer Operator
2008-12-23
Nuisance dust, total, <1% Qtz
0.28
10
0.03
Bagging Operator
2001-11-01
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.41
10
0.04
Bagging Operator
2001-11-01
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.49
10
0.05
Bagging Operator
2001-11-01
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.38
10
0.04
Bagging Operator
2001-11-01
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.53
10
0.05
Bagging Operator
2001-11-01
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.9
10
0.09
Bagging Operator
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly. Metal/nonmetal contaminant figures come from MSHA's Personal Health Samples and Area Samples files (public record), updated weekly.
Gordon Plant recorded 0.79 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2025.
Injury rate, 2025
ⓘThis rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
0.79
total case rate
0.79
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US metal and nonmetal mining average was 1.65 and the all-US-mining average was 1.97 cases per 100 workers.
In Georgia, metal and nonmetal mining averaged 1.20 cases per 100 workers that year.
Year
total case rate
days-away
fatal
2025
0.79
0.79
0.000
2024
0.74
0.00
0.000
2023
0.73
0.73
0.000
2022
0.70
0.00
0.000
2021
3.25
0.81
0.000
2020
0.00
0.00
0.000
2019
0.00
0.00
0.000
2018
0.64
0.00
0.000
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Year
Employees
2026
102
2025
118
2024
124
2023
125
2022
143
2021
144
2020
151
2019
148
2018
151
2017
142
2016
139
2015
146
2014
150
2013
146
2012
127
2011
143
2010
147
2009
150
2008
155
2007
158
2006
155
2005
147
2004
168
2003
142
2002
121
2001
149
2000
156
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Gordon Plant sits in Wilkinson County, Georgia, where the Census mining category is 4.0% of county employment.
Local economic context
ⓘCounty figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Wilkinson County, Georgia · Population 8,795
4.0%
Mining share of county employment
$46,673
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
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
2026 Q2
52,644
1
0
19.0
2026 Q1
52,315
0
0
0.0
2025 Q4
58,474
0
0
0.0
2025 Q3
67,107
0
0
0.0
2025 Q2
60,822
0
0
0.0
2025 Q1
67,555
4
1
59.2
2024 Q4
61,649
0
0
0.0
2024 Q3
74,984
5
1
66.7
Show 98 earlier quartersHide earlier quarters
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2024 Q2
65,503
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
69,057
4
0
57.9
2023 Q4
59,665
0
0
0.0
2023 Q3
70,530
7
1
99.2
2023 Q2
65,804
0
0
0.0
2023 Q1
77,024
8
1
103.9
2022 Q4
64,316
0
0
0.0
2022 Q3
75,242
0
0
0.0
2022 Q2
70,676
1
0
14.1
2022 Q1
73,711
2
0
27.1
2021 Q4
68,287
0
0
0.0
2021 Q3
76,443
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
37,094
7
2
188.7
2021 Q1
64,104
7
2
109.2
2020 Q4
72,853
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
76,854
6
0
78.1
2020 Q2
70,254
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
80,099
1
0
12.5
2019 Q4
71,457
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
84,066
2
1
23.8
2019 Q2
84,334
0
0
0.0
2019 Q1
77,717
0
0
0.0
2018 Q4
80,490
0
0
0.0
2018 Q3
81,052
2
0
24.7
2018 Q2
83,705
0
0
0.0
2018 Q1
68,929
8
0
116.1
2017 Q4
79,515
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
67,047
3
2
44.7
2017 Q2
77,615
0
0
0.0
2017 Q1
76,546
0
0
0.0
2016 Q4
75,975
3
2
39.5
2016 Q3
76,765
2
0
26.1
2016 Q2
78,334
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
78,340
0
0
0.0
2015 Q4
77,522
3
0
38.7
2015 Q3
82,231
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
81,207
3
1
36.9
2015 Q1
84,982
0
0
0.0
2014 Q4
83,290
4
1
48.0
2014 Q3
81,484
3
0
36.8
2014 Q2
82,245
0
0
0.0
2014 Q1
81,883
5
0
61.1
2013 Q4
80,967
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
82,041
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
79,094
2
0
25.3
2013 Q1
72,844
0
0
0.0
2012 Q4
69,386
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
73,827
8
2
108.4
2012 Q2
70,268
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
73,771
2
0
27.1
2011 Q4
77,303
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
79,543
3
0
37.7
2011 Q2
78,385
0
0
0.0
2011 Q1
79,822
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
77,694
6
2
77.2
2010 Q3
83,846
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
88,084
15
5
170.3
2010 Q1
83,734
12
2
143.3
2009 Q4
78,867
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
84,351
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
69,815
7
1
100.3
2009 Q1
64,070
0
0
0.0
2008 Q4
73,676
20
4
271.5
2008 Q3
89,752
9
1
100.3
2008 Q2
86,035
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
88,014
7
2
79.5
2007 Q4
82,410
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
83,833
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
87,382
0
0
0.0
2007 Q1
86,365
7
1
81.1
2006 Q4
83,866
6
0
71.5
2006 Q3
85,690
4
2
46.7
2006 Q2
80,720
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
84,463
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
78,687
12
1
152.5
2005 Q3
85,767
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
82,163
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
86,731
3
0
34.6
2004 Q4
94,731
0
0
0.0
2004 Q3
98,067
0
0
0.0
2004 Q2
100,615
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
157,423
4
0
25.4
2003 Q4
168,939
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
170,926
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
168,633
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
163,633
3
0
18.3
2002 Q4
158,923
0
0
0.0
2002 Q3
160,373
12
2
74.8
2002 Q2
157,938
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
124,740
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
158,638
1
0
6.3
2001 Q3
176,881
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
187,924
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
186,727
6
2
32.1
2000 Q4
187,984
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
187,023
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
184,007
2
0
10.9
2000 Q1
177,023
0
0
0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
193 on file
2025 · 1 incident
August 19, 2025GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
KaMin LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Mounting a motor. Motor fell off of mount. Pinched finger
2024 · 1 incident
January 26, 2024GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
KaMin LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee installing new belt onto blunger drive when finger was pinched between pulley and belt.
2023 · 1 incident
September 28, 2023GA · Metal/Non-Metalbagging, package operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
December 15, 2022GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was standing on a ladder installing an access panel weighing approx. 10 pounds. The door was not secured and fell approx. 12 inches striking their right shoulder.
June 22, 2022GA · Metal/Non-Metalweighman, scale personDISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
The employee became overheated while replacing load cells for a scale inside of a building. The ambient temperature was well over 100 degrees where the employee was working. The employee was short of breath and their arms were tingling.
2021 · 4 incidents
December 5, 2021GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was hanging bulk bags when experienced pain in right arm. First aid was administered and employee finished shift. Employee was still experiencing pain days later and was sent to see Doctor. Placed on restricted duty and given medication for tenosynovitis.
April 5, 2021GA · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorHOISTING
BASF Corporation · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The elevator an EE was using malfunctioned and stopped approximately 6 ft from the ground level. The EE was stranded in the elevator for approximately 2 hrs. after which, they decided to attempt to exit. As the EE exited the elevator, they fell to the grating on the ground level, an approximate 6 ft fall, striking their side and back. The EE fractured 2 ribs.
March 19, 2021GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee Struck by Pallet with Product transported by Forklift. Employee's left ankle was struck causing sprain that required medical attention. Ankle was put in a boot and Employee was put on Restricted duty with medical follow up in 6-8 days.
July 6, 2018GA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Corporation · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
A Lab Technician experienced a skin injury when EE spilled Nitric acid from a test tube while performing standard lab test under a lab hood. The spilled liquid contacted EE's neck and arm creating small first degree chemical burns on skin. The Doctor prescribed antibiotics and prescription burn cream. The employee returned without restrictions the same day.
2017 · 1 incident
October 16, 2017GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mechanic was using 2 lb hammer to drive pin into valve while performing maintenance activities. As the hammer struck the pin, the employees 5th finger (pinky) struck metal valve mashing finger between hammer handle and valve. The employee received 7 stitches in 5th finger. Restricted duty only, no lost days.
Injured employee was helping to demolish and old fence when a piece of angle iron fell striking employee on the upper right arm. The arm was not broken but there was a soft tissue injury. The employee has returned to work on restricted duty as of 10/28/2016.
2015 · 1 incident
May 12, 2015GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mechanic was exiting a dryer control room. The mechanic placed his left hand on the door to control the door. Fifth finger (pinky) was pinched between door and frame causing laceration above finger nail bed. Employee received stitches and prescription for antibiotics and pain. Returned to work with restricted duty.
2013 · 2 incidents
March 6, 2013GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSTRIKING OR BUMPING
Original incident occurred on 8/14/2012, when employee bumped head on a filter trough and was treated for first aid, as well as a personal preexisting condition. On 3/18/2013, the site Medical and EHS were notified that surgery had been performed on 3/6/2013 and was being covered by WC.
January 29, 2013GA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
MidGA - Gordon. A Gordon employee received an injury when opening the #7 filter vacuum pump valve. The handle broke lacerating his left index finger through leather work gloves worn as proper PPE for the task. The employee was transported to the Medical Center in Macon where he was treated and received four stitches along with a prescription for antibiotics.
September 7, 2012GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee felt a pop in his shoulder while throwing trash into a dumpster. Employee did not report incident until 9/10/12. Initially treated as first Aid by Nurse. On 9/21 asked to see Doctor, who placed employee on lifting restrictions. Reclassified as Restricted day case on 9/21.
2011 · 1 incident
August 9, 2011GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
At 1:40 PM. mechanic ascending ladder at 4 bagging struck top of knee on rail. Reported at 2:30 PM. to supervisor and complained of tightness in right knee.
2010 · 2 incidents
September 18, 2010GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
A Translink operator was pulling a filled 50lb bag from the packer spout to place on the conveying system when he lost his grip on the bag. In an attempt to prevent the bag from hitting the floor, the operator tried to regain control of the bag and felt a pain in his lower back. Late reporting of injury due to causation investigation. Injury cause was determined on 11/01/10.
May 25, 2010GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techFALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Mechanic opened the right side of a double door to the atomizer feed pump pit and stepped inside. Several seconds later a short section of purlin with attached metal siding broke loose and fell striking the employee in the back of his hard hat and upper right back. This caused the employee to move forward at which time his right lower leg came in contact with a platform.
2008 · 2 incidents
November 12, 2008GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mechanic was performing maintenance work on a bauer mill. A bolt was stuck in the bottom and when he tried to clear it, the rotator assembly moved and piched the distal end of his left little finger between the assembly and the bauer wall. Employee sustained a laceration to the distal end of his left pinky finger.
August 6, 2008GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorDISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Process Specialist suffered from heat stress while working in the calciner area. Employee was in the maintenance area observing maintenance activities for approximately fifteen minutes before exiting the area and became ill upon returning to his office.
2006 · 4 incidents
December 17, 2006GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A mechanic was lying down inside the 1st stage blunger tank at 1-C Cowles attempting to remove the bottom blade. After an unsuccessful attempt at removing the blade, the mechanic lost his balance causing his left hand to come intact with the blade. He sustained a laceration across the palm of his left hand.
October 27, 2006GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
EE alleges cumulative trauma to his right ring, middle, index and thumb as a result of performing the essential functions of his job which includes manually removing 50 lb bags of kaolin from a spout and placing them onto a conveyor belt. States the onset of his finger complaints was approximately 2 weeks prior to reporting date. Date of doctor visit was 11/1/06.
August 6, 2006GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The employee was returning to his golf cart from the #4 Bulk Loading area when he slipped and fell. Apparently, in an attempt to brace or recover from the slip, the employee broke his right ankle. The area where the fall occurred is an incline surface. There was wet kaolin in the area where the fall took place.
February 23, 2006GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee attempted to lift a pipe threader and load it without the forklift and strained his back.
2005 · 2 incidents
September 15, 2005GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Employee was checking the belt number on the drive belts and the conveyor started in motion. Employee's left hand went through the nip created by the drive belt and the sheave, resulting in laceration to left index finger and compound fracture to left middle finger.
August 10, 2005GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee states while working on the big bagger, the neck of the bag came off the spout causing kaolin to spill on top of the one ton bag. Employee states he felt a pull in his back while bending over to clean up the kaolin spill.
2004 · 2 incidents
November 30, 2004GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EE WAS TIGHTING BOLTS IN THE BOTTOM BEARING OF A BAUER MILL WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN RIGHT GROIN AREA AND FELT A SMALL KNOT IN THAT AREA. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 12/01/2004 AND WAS RELEASED TO REGULAR WORK.
July 1, 2004GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
EE WAS REMOVING A FEED TUBE FROM #1 MAGNET WHILE IN A SEATED POSITION AND USING A 24" PIPE WRENCH. AS HE PULLED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK AND DOWN HIS RIGHT LEG. WORK COMP PHYSICIAN DIAGNOSED HIM AS HAVING MUSCLE STRAIN TO LOWER BACK. HE WAS GIVEN AN INJECTION, 2 PRESCRIPTIONSAND PLACED ON RESTRICTION AND NO LIFTING OVER 40 LBS.
2002 · 2 incidents
August 27, 2002GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE'S RIGHT RING FINGER WAS LACERATED WHEN THE BAR HE WAS USING TO CLEAN LUMPS OUT OF A BAUER MADE CONTACT WITH A COVER. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO ER BY CO-WORKER & HAD SURGICAL REPAIR ON 8/29/02. FINGER WAS FRACTURED IN 2 PLACES.
May 2, 2002GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
PROCESS ENGINEER WAS WALKING PAST A HANDRAIL WHEN HIS RIGHT ARM CONTACTED A PIECE OF CORRUGATED METAL AROUND THE RAIL RESULTING IN A 2 1/2"LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT FOREARM. HE WAS SEEN BY A PAN EL DR. WHERE HE RECEIVED 6 STITCHES & WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY.
2001 · 2 incidents
November 17, 2001GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE LAID HIS IMPACT WRENCH WHICH HE WAS PLANNING TO USE TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON THE LID ONE HE CLOSED THE LID ON THE TANK CAR. HOWEVER, WHEN HE CLOSED THE LID WITH HIS LEFT HAND, HIS LEFT LIT TLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE LID AND IMPACT WRENCH. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION AND FRACTURE OF HIS FINGER.
August 19, 2001GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WORKER HAD MOVED TIN THAT HAD BLOWN FROM THE TOPOF #2 FELTER BLDG TO THE GROUND DURING THE NIGHT, WHEN WORKER PICKED UP THE PIECE OF TIN, THE WIND CAUGHT THE TIN AND FOLDED IT OVER, STRIKING E MPLOYEE'S RIGHT ARM AND LACERATED IT. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES.
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO RUN PAPER STACKS ON CALENDER STACK ROLLER. RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN CALENDER STACK ROLLER WHILE TRYING TO TAKE PAPER OFFROLLER.
February 14, 2000GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS REMOVING FILLE PAPER BAG FROM BAGGER SPOUT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN BACK. BACK STRAIN RESULTED.
1999 · 4 incidents
October 25, 1999GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS PULLING HOSE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. MUSCLE STRAIN RESULTED.
April 6, 1999GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEEWAS REPLACING ROTATING UNTI ON GAUER MACHINE AND GOT LEFT HAND PINCHED BETWEEN ROTATING UNIT ADN FRAME OF MACHINE. LACERATED LEFT PALM 4 SUTURES REQUIRED.
1998 · 2 incidents
August 29, 1998GA · Metal/Non-MetalDISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
EE WAS STACKING EMPTY BAGS ON THE BAG RACK FOR FILLING WHEN HE STATED EXPERIENCING A POP IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AREA. HE WAS LATER SEEN BY A COMPANY DR ON 3-23-98 AND DIAGNOSED WITH A PULLED TE NDON TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
1997 · 7 incidents
December 29, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A "BIG BAG" BY PUSHING THE NECK OF THE BAG ONTO THE FILL TUBE WHEN SHE EXPERIENCED A POP IN HER LEFT WRIST. SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SPRAIN.
December 2, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaster mechanic, foreman, supervisorELECTRICAL
EE & CO-WORKER WERE REMOVING A SHAFT FROM A HYDROLIFT WHEN THE BOOM CAME IN CONTACT WITH ONE PHASE OF A THREE PHASE HIGH VOLTAGE [12,470 PHASE TO PHASE, 7200 TO GROUND] POWER LINE. THE EE WAS ON THE DOCK HANDLINE THE CHAIN FROM THE CABLE WHEN HE RECEIVED ELECTRICAL SHOCK THAT RESULTED IN ELECTRICAL BURNS OF HS RIGHT THUMB.
September 1, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS LABELING BAGS ON WOODEN PALLET WHEN HE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY FORKLIFT. RIGHT LEG WAS PINNED BETWEEN WOODEN PALLET. FRACTURE (HAIRLINE) TO RIGHT LEG RESULTED.
August 24, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS WORKING INSIDE CALCIVER WHEN TRASH ENTERED LEFT EYE CAUSING IRRITATION.
March 14, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS REMOVING SIDE PANEL ON TRANSFORMER. SIDE PANEL CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON FINGER OF RIGHT HAND CAUSING LACERATION--STITCHES.
March 14, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED WHEN TWO EES WERE GOING TO MAKE THE DUCT ENTRY INTO THE SURGE BIN AND A WELDING SPARK IGNITED IT.
March 14, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techIGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
WAS OPENING MANHOLE ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF SURGE BIN.
March 5, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING FILTER ELEMENT FROM DRYINGCHAMBER ON AIR COMPRESSOR. ELEMENT FELL AND CAUGHT RIGHT THUMB AGAINST BOTTOM COVER PLATE CAUSING LACERATION. STITCHES.
February 24, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS OEPRATING UTILITY CART HWNE HE RAN INTO UTILITY POLE. LACERATED RIGHT HAND RESULTED. STITCHES REQUIRED.
April 13, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM REAR OF HOPPER TRUCK TO GROUND AND STRAINED RIGHT KNEE.
February 16, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING COMPLETED WELD WHEN SLAG POPPED AND STRUCK LEFT EYE- PRESCRIPTION.
February 7, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LFIT LOADING PLATFORM FROM TRUCK AND STRAINED BACK. LOST DAYS, LIGH DUTY, MEDICATION.
1994 · 1 incident
February 23, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CHAINAN BUCKET FROM ELEVATOR HAVING WHEN BUCKET STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT EAR CAUDSIG LACERATON 7 STITHCES.
1993 · 10 incidents
December 14, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AROUND BAG MACHINE & FORKLIFT. LEFT FOOT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN FORKLIFT & WOODEN PALLET CAUSING FRACTURE TO LEFT BIG TOE.
December 14, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techELECTRICAL
BASF Catalysts LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEEW AS REPLACING SWITCH ON UTILITY CAR AND BATTERYY EXPLODED. EMPLOYEE HAD ON SAFETY GLASSES. SMALL AMOUNT OF ACID ENTERED LEFT EYE CAUSING CHEMICAL BURN.
November 10, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN RIGHT SIDE BY A GEAR HE WAS LIFTING WITH A CHAIN HOIST CAUSING BRUISE TO RIGHT RIB CAGE AND HIP.
September 22, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON PUMP AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. LIGHT DUTY.
August 17, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE BOLTS FROM SCREW CONVEYOR WRENCH SLIPPED & EMPLOYEE STRUCK RT HAND AGAINST FLIGHT OF SCREW CONVEYOR LACERATING MIDDLE FINGER 9 STITCHES
June 11, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE FELL THROUGH LADDERWAY ON PLATFORM TO LEVEL BELOW (APPROXIMATELY 10 FT). EMPLOYEE LANDED ON BACK AND FRACTURED 2 VERTABRAE IN BACK - DAYS AWAY FROM WORK.
May 4, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO CLEAN OUT BIN DISCHARGE WHEN HIS RIGHT HAND GOT CAUGHT BY PADDLE CAUSING LACERATION TO FINGER OF RIGHT HAND-LIGHT DUTY.
March 14, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalutility man, errand boy, service truck operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PICK UP EMPTY BIG BAGS WHEN SHE FELT PULL IN BACK.
February 24, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS REPOSTIONING FLANGE ON WORKTABLE WHEN LITTLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND WAS MASHED BETWEEN FLANGE AND WORK TABLE STITCHES.
1992 · 10 incidents
December 5, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS OF KAOLIN AND FELT PAIN IN BACK WHEN HE TWISTED TO LAY BAGS ON CONVEYOR.
October 29, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorOTHER
BASF Catalysts LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN FILTER BUILDING EXPOSIVE TO CHEMICAL FUMES CAUSED CHEMICAL INDUCED BROUCHITE-COMPANY DID NOT KNOW THIS WAS RELATED UNTIL 1-18-93.
October 5, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalbelt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN INVWECHIATE AREA OF PROCESS CHEWICAB & EYES BECAME IRRITATED FROM FUME EXPOSURE PRESCRIPTION
July 27, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING FORKLIFT,PICKING UP PALLETS WHEN TRASH FLEW INTO RIGHT EYE-PRESCRIPTION LIGHT DUTY.
February 11, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS ADDING DRY CHEMICAL TO WATER IN MIXING TANK WHEN CHEMICAL SPLASHED INTO EYES. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES- PRESCRIPTION.
January 20, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON PATCH OF ICE IN WORK AREA.HE FELL AND BRUISED LEFT KNEE RESTRICTED DUTY.
January 6, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING STEEL ANGLE IRON BAR ON THE BED OF A TRUCK AND MASHED THE MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND BETWEEN STEEL AND TRUCK BED-STITCHES.
1991 · 11 incidents
November 19, 1991GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOEYE SQUATTED DOWN TO CLEAN OUT SCREW WHEN RIGHT KNEE POPPED.EMPLOYEE SUFFERED STRAIN TO RIGHT KNEE.PRESCRIPTION-LIGHT DUTY.
August 9, 1991GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE STARTED TO COMPLAIN OF CHEST AND ARM PAIN AT END OF AFTERNOON BREAK PERIOD. EMERGENCY HELP WAS SUMMONED. EMPLOYEE'S CONDITION CONTINUED TO DETERIORATE. EMPLOYEE DIED OF APPARENT HE ART ATTACK.
March 14, 1991GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS WORKING ON ELEVATOR CONVEYOR & LACERATED MIDDLE RIGHT FINGER WHEN CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT & SHIEVE. 1 STITCH.
January 13, 1991GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEES RIGHT FOOT WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL OF A FORK TRUCK CAUSING HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO 2ND AND 3RD METATARSAL.
1990 · 8 incidents
August 8, 1990GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING BUTTERFLY VALVE BY HANDLE WHEN HANDLE SLIPPED OFF VALVE & VALVE FELL STRICKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF RT FOOT BEHIND SAFETY TOE ON BOOT-FX/PRESCRIPTION
March 5, 1990GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING IDLER ROLLER ON CONVEYOR BELT. BELT CAUGHT GLOVE AND PULLED HAND INTO ROLLER. FRACTURE TO LEFT FOREARM RESULTED.
January 30, 1990GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT ROTARY VALVE WHEN VALVE STARTED UP.EMPLOYEE RECEIVED LACERATION TO TWO MIDDLE FINGERS OF RIGHT AHND-LOST TIME ACCIDENT.
1989 · 13 incidents
December 21, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PIPE WRENCH ON A PULLEY TO PLACE BELT ON PULLEY. WRENCH BROKE AND EMPLOYEE'S SMALL FIGNER OF RIGHT HAND WAS MASHED AGAINST EQUIPMENT. RESTRICTED DAYS, MEDICATION.
December 6, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEXT TO A HIGH PRESSURE STEAM LINE. LINE BLEW OFF FITTING AND EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY HOT WATER AND STEAM. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURN TO RIGHT FOREARM A ND LEGS. LOST TIME ACCIDENT.
July 14, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS OF KAOLIN AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.PULED MUSCLE IN BACK RESULTED.LIGHT DUTY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
February 20, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS ADDING CHEMICAL TO (NOT READABLE)EMPLOYEE OPENED BALL VALVE AND SMALL RUBBER HOSE CONTAINING CHEMICAL WHIPPED BACK AND SPLASHED CHEMICAL INTI EMPLOYEES RIGHT EYE.LOST TIME ACCIDEN T.
January 30, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET KAOLIN ON WORK SURFACE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT FALL BUT PULLED MISCLE IN HIS BACK WHEN HE SLIPPED. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION - ILIGHT DUTY.
January 1, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS OF KOALIN A BAG FELL FROM CONVEYOR BELT AND EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH BAG EMPLOYEE FELT SHARP PAIN IN GROIN AREA HERNIA RESULTED
1988 · 16 incidents
December 29, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON WORK PLATFORM. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BRUISES TO LEFT SIDE AND ARM.
November 10, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE INJURED EMPL WAS SLIDING OIL TUBING AND SHAFTING INTO COLUMN PIPE THE OIL TUBING CAUGHT INSIDE OF THE COLUMN PIPE AND THE INERTIA CAUSED THE SHAFTING TO KEEP SLIDING HIS HAND WAS PINCHED B ETWEEN THE OIL TUBING AND THE SHAFTING THE INJUREDS HAND WAS CUT BETWEEN THE THUMB AND FOREFINGER
October 21, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL WAS PULLING ON SHIFT LEVER TO OPERATE DUMP BODY ON DUMP TRUCK. KNOB BROKE OFF LEVER & PIN THAT HOLDS KNOB ON LACERATED RIGHT INDEX FINGER 2 STITCHES.
September 24, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS OF CLAY AND WRIST STARTED TO HURT STRAINED RIGHT WRIST RESULTED LIGHT DUTY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
May 30, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING UP MOTOR TO CABLE ON HYDRALIC LIFT. MOTOR SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN ANOTHER MOTOR.
May 17, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMP. WAS CHANGING HOSE IN PUMP HOUSE. ALUMINUM COUPLING BROKE AND HOSE HIT EM. IN BACK CAUSING PAIN AND BRUISES. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION GIVEN FOR PAIN.
April 11, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING ON EQUIPMENT WITH SCREWDRIVER.SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE STRUCK RIGHT INDEX FINGER AGAINST EQUIPMENT CAUSING LACERATION-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION GIVEN.
April 10, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON ROOF. HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL TO GROUND, APPROX. 16 FEET. HE INJURED HIS PELVIS, RIGHT LEG AND RIGHT HEEL.
January 14, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL HELPING SE7 BAUER MILL IN PLACE.EMPL HAD RIGHT HAND UNDER MILL.MIDDLE FINGER AND RING FINGER MASHED AGAINST HOUSING OF MILL.
January 4, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CL2SING COVER ON VALVE ON TOP OF TANK CAR COVER HIT VALVE OPENING IT UP AIR PRESSURE FORCED TRASH UNDER SKIN OF LEFT ARM
October 17, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL TRYING TO 2PEN DOOR ON DUST COLLECTOR.VACUMM ON DUST COLLECTOR SLAMMED DOOR ON EMPL RING FINGER LEFT HAND.
September 24, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TR2ING TO UNLOCK ROTARTY VALVE. EMPLOYEE GOT RIGHT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN BELTS AND SHEAVES. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED CONTUSION TO RIGHT HAND.
September 10, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
EMP HAD DOUBLE 8TACKED BIG BAGS OF CLAY IN DOORWAY OF BOX CAR. HE GOT OFF FORKLIFT TO H OOK UP RAMP STRAPS. TOP BAG OF CLAY FELL AND HIT EMP KNOCKING HIM DOWN
August 5, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMP WAS WELDING3WITH ELECTRIC WELDER AND RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO EYES
January 22, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMP. WAS REMOVING BURNER FROM #1 SPRAY DRYER. TRASH FROM BURNER ENTERED RIGHT EYE.
January 19, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMP WAS PLACING STEEL PLATE ON TOP OF CALCINER COOLER, EMP FEET SLIPPED AND PLATE FELL. PLATE HIT COOLER, KICKED BACK AND STRUCK EMP IN HEAD
January 14, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMP WAS WORKING ON GRATING THAT WAS BEING HELD BY HYDROLIFT CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND GRATING FELL ON EMPLOYEE CAUSING LACERATIONS
February 8, 1985GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP BAG OF CHEMICAL TO PUT INTO CHEMICAL FEEDER. BAG SLIPPED FROM HAND AND LANDED ON LEFT FOOT CAUSING HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO SECOND METALARSAL BON E
November 2, 1984GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING WIRE FROM BACK OF TRUCK. WIRE HIT CIGARETTE IN EMPLOYEE\S MOUTH. ASHES FROM CIGARETTE BURNED EMPLOYEE\S LEFT EYE.
1983 · 13 incidents
December 15, 1983GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING WEIGHTS ON BACK OF BAG MACHINE WEIGHT SLIPPED FROM HAND AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOOT
September 18, 1983GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON