Hephzibah Plant has $54K in proposed MSHA penalties and $194 outstanding across 10 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
188
Years on record
1983–2025
Latest incident
Aug 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
271
citations
73
significant & substantial
$53,812
proposed penalties
$48,839
paid to date
91% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $4,973 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
99
inspections on record
2,168
inspection hours
12.5
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.
271 citations across 2,168 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Hephzibah Plant has $54K in proposed MSHA penalties and $194 outstanding across 10 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.
$54K
proposed penalties
$49K
current assessed
$49K
paid to date
$194
outstanding
268 assessments are final orders; 10 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-05-08.
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
2025 Q4
16,794
0
0
0.0
2025 Q3
16,997
0
0
0.0
2025 Q2
15,865
4
0
252.1
2025 Q1
14,370
0
0
0.0
2024 Q4
15,926
1
0
62.8
2024 Q3
15,498
0
0
0.0
2024 Q2
15,225
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
15,610
3
0
192.2
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4
15,354
0
0
0.0
2023 Q3
15,171
0
0
0.0
2023 Q2
16,403
0
0
0.0
2023 Q1
15,200
0
0
0.0
2022 Q4
13,284
3
0
225.8
2022 Q3
17,514
0
0
0.0
2022 Q2
18,648
3
2
160.9
2022 Q1
19,043
0
0
0.0
2021 Q4
18,386
2
0
108.8
2021 Q3
16,824
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
15,412
5
2
324.4
2021 Q1
18,978
8
0
421.5
2020 Q4
17,652
1
1
56.7
2020 Q3
17,095
0
0
0.0
2020 Q2
17,833
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
20,305
0
0
0.0
2019 Q4
21,278
2
0
94.0
2019 Q3
21,861
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
21,285
1
1
47.0
2019 Q1
26,765
0
0
0.0
2018 Q4
22,644
0
0
0.0
2018 Q3
24,072
0
0
0.0
2018 Q2
21,976
1
0
45.5
2018 Q1
24,275
1
0
41.2
2017 Q4
23,702
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
23,718
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
23,029
0
0
0.0
2017 Q1
24,531
2
0
81.5
2016 Q4
23,311
0
0
0.0
2016 Q3
23,632
1
0
42.3
2016 Q2
23,318
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
26,545
0
0
0.0
2015 Q4
26,514
4
2
150.9
2015 Q3
24,809
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
25,070
1
0
39.9
2015 Q1
25,231
0
0
0.0
2014 Q4
21,667
5
0
230.8
2014 Q3
21,494
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
22,405
2
0
89.3
2014 Q1
25,054
3
1
119.7
2013 Q4
22,531
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
25,090
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
22,003
0
0
0.0
2013 Q1
21,656
0
0
0.0
2012 Q4
20,422
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
22,768
9
2
395.3
2012 Q2
22,544
2
0
88.7
2012 Q1
22,516
0
0
0.0
2011 Q4
20,829
5
0
240.0
2011 Q3
21,576
6
3
278.1
2011 Q2
20,934
0
0
0.0
2011 Q1
22,998
2
0
87.0
2010 Q4
20,321
0
0
0.0
2010 Q3
22,314
11
4
493.0
2010 Q2
23,156
1
0
43.2
2010 Q1
27,066
14
3
517.3
2009 Q4
20,495
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
15,640
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
15,946
7
1
439.0
2009 Q1
20,327
5
0
246.0
2008 Q4
22,938
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
24,048
10
1
415.8
2008 Q2
23,745
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
26,655
2
0
75.0
2007 Q4
25,929
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
25,760
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
25,091
3
0
119.6
2007 Q1
25,357
5
1
197.2
2006 Q4
23,739
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
25,442
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
26,319
3
0
114.0
2006 Q1
26,931
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
26,017
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
26,192
14
2
534.5
2005 Q2
26,108
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
28,694
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
31,900
6
2
188.1
2004 Q3
27,884
0
0
0.0
2004 Q2
26,449
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
28,196
9
1
319.2
2003 Q4
33,157
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
36,113
8
2
221.5
2003 Q2
33,486
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
35,849
14
11
390.5
2002 Q4
34,423
0
0
0.0
2002 Q3
35,685
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
37,804
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
39,045
2
1
51.2
2001 Q4
37,131
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
39,118
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
43,366
7
2
161.4
2001 Q1
44,359
0
0
0.0
2000 Q4
53,345
30
11
562.4
2000 Q3
34,240
30
11
876.2
2000 Q2
31,856
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
26,478
13
6
491.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
188 on file
2025 · 3 incidents
August 18, 2025GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Covia Clay LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
While attempting to loosen an air hose on a rail car with a 24" pipe wrench FLW overexerted self and irritated an existing condition. Incident resulted in a sprain/ strain injury to the right arm requiring modified duty work restrictions. Follow-up is required.
August 12, 2025GA · Metal/Non-Metalutility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While lifting the lump basket from the loading opening of a bulk pneumatic trailer FLW experienced a "pop" in the center of the back. Continued working until about 10:00 AM until they determined they would require medical attention. Diagnosed with a "lumbar back strain".
June 27, 2025GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techFALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
While attempting to pry against a stuck rotary mill, an employee propped a large pry bar in the inspection port, while positioning to look into the hole, the bar slipped out and fell onto right thumb causing a contusion and a fracture.
While attempting to remove a stuck bolt, employees hand slipped from tool causing EE's left forearm to strike a piece of plate steel, causing ~2" laceration. Required 6 stitches.
Employee was lifting a standing floor fan, during the lift employee felt a pop in right elbow. Doctor diagnosed Biceps tendon rupture, traumatic/ stage 2 hypertension/ and strain of right biceps brachii muscle or tendon.
2022 · 1 incident
October 14, 2022GA · Metal/Non-Metalutility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operatorSTRIKING OR BUMPING
Emp. loading a bulk truck closed the top hatch, stood under loading spout, struck the airline with right shoulder. The Hep. GA plant is reporting the inc. due to the doctor prescribing modified duty, the diagnosis was osteoarthritis indicating an existing condition. Emp. worked normal duties from 10-14-22 until the morning of 11-04-22 without requesting treatment.
2021 · 1 incident
December 26, 2021GA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee attempting to flip forks on forklift, the fork rolled back and struck right thumb. Employee reported the incident & continued to work. Employee was taken for an exam on 1/10 and was diagnosed with fractured right thumb w/no restrictions. Doctor visit on 1/16 recommended restriction of use right hand as tolerated until ortho. visit. .
Employee had EE's left thumb struck by a spring-loaded gate while descending a ladder in the Plant # 2 processing plant. EE was examined and diagnosed with a contusion and was prescribed an anti-inflammatory. Employee inattention and failing to SLAM contributed to the incident.
2017 · 1 incident
February 28, 2017GA · Metal/Non-Metalball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operatorDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
October 20, 2016GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techDUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
The employee was attempting to disembark from a rail car crossing over from the platform to the end ladder when ee slipped off the ladder rung to the ground causing sprain to ankle.
EE was inspecting machine for future repair. His foot slipped and fell approximately 6" and fell on a small ledge on the conveyor. He did not think the injury was serious and did not ask for medical attention until Thursday 9/25/14.
2013 · 1 incident
June 8, 2013GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The employee was attempting to remove a 3/4" bolt with a socket wrench and the bolt broke causing his hand to strike against a piece of angle iron that was adjacent to the bolt. This caused a laceration that required four stitches. X rays were negative and the employee returned to work with no job restrictions or modifications.
2011 · 1 incident
June 23, 2011GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employees were replacing roof panels on clay shed. An unexpected gust of wind caught the roof panel striking employee on back of left hand. The laceration to hand required six stitches.
2010 · 1 incident
October 11, 2010GA · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
A supervisor stepped on a nail that was sticking out of piece of wood. The wood was on the ground near a trash dumpster located near the slurry plant where the supervisor was placing trash in the dumpster. The nail came through a crack in his left boot and it punctured his left foot. He received a tetanus shot and was prescribed an antibiotic at a local medical facility.
2009 · 1 incident
December 8, 2009GA · Metal/Non-Metalledgeman/hand, quarry manPOWERED HAULAGE
An employee was walking through the warehouse portion of the plant between rows of tall supersack bags. He stopped as he approached an open area and another employee was backing out of a row on a forklift. The employee driving the forklift ran over the left foot of the first employee just as he stopped to look out for moving mobile equipment.
2008 · 1 incident
April 17, 2008GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSTRIKING OR BUMPING
The employee was loading a bulk truck from a silo. When coming from the bottom of the silo area, the employee failed to lower his head enough to avoid hitting a pipe. His head struck the pipe, causing a sprain to the neck area. The employee was wearing a hard hat. The medical diagnosis was a cervical sprain.
2007 · 3 incidents
November 29, 2007GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
After loading a tank truck, the employee was retracting the loading spout from the truck . While swinging the loading spout from the truck at the pivoting point , the tip of his right ring finger was severed in the pinch point where the spout pivots.
August 1, 2007GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mechanic was working at the bulldozer with a pipe & chain. While pulling on the pipe, he strained his right rib area. Employee reported accident on 8/3/07.
April 13, 2007GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was changing screens using an approx. 6 1/2 ft. pipe to move the screen. The pipe slipped & caused the employee to jam his small finger on the right hand between the pipe & screen frame cutting his finger. The cut required five stitches.
Driver was releasing the roll bar on trailer #DT180. The tarp broke loose and spun the roll bar too quickly causing the operator to have to let go of the bar, resulting in right shoulder blade (scapular) strain.
May 30, 2006GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
The employee is a mechanic who was working on a vibrator for an IBC loading platform when he smashed his finger causing a laceration. The bolts had broke in the vibrator & hung down. Due to the vibrator being wedged, the force of pushing it in place caught the employee's finger between the vibrator & mounting brackett. Medical treatment performed 5/31/06.
2005 · 1 incident
April 1, 2005GA · Metal/Non-Metaltipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee received a broken right fibula when he slipped walking down the steps. The area was wet because of rain.
2004 · 3 incidents
August 24, 2004GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Climbing on rail car to adjust brakes, foot slipped, causing body to swing into car. Initial diagnosis was bruised rib but followup on 8/30 showed cracked rib at which time employee duties restricted.
Railroad cars got loose and ran into a boxcar that an employee was unloading.The employee did not want med. attention that day , but reported stiffness in the neck the following day.Treated & limited to lifting no more than 20 lbs. & limiting motion & neck turning.
May 25, 2004GA · Metal/Non-Metalmotorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS INVESTIGATING AN UPSET CONDITION AT CM 321, HE FOUND A PIECE OF MACHINERY OVERLOADED AND RAN TO TURN THE MACHINE OFF. HE DID NOT SEE AN IBEAM AT 4' OFF THE GROUND AND HIT HIS HEAD (HARD HAT).
EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTING FOR WORK TO PLANT 1 CONTROL ROOM, WAS CROSSING TRACKS FROM PLANT 2. WHILEGOING UP THE SORT STAIRWAY TO THE CROSSOVER HIS TOE CAUGHT UNDER THE STEP AND HE FELL FORWARD, H IS FIST WAS STILL CLOSED WHEN HIS HAND HIT THE UPPER STEP, CAUSING A BREAK IN THE OUTER BONE OF HIS RIGHT HAND. NO RESTRICTIONS DUE TO THE NATURE OF HIS JOB.
EE WAS STEPPING OFF PARKED LOCOMOTIVE. HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON LOOSE STONE AS HE WAS STEPPING DOWN, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE. RESULTED IN A STRAINED HAMSTRING & HIP MUSCLE.
2001 · 5 incidents
July 25, 2001GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS GUIDING A TRACTOR TRAILER TO THE LOADING DOCK AT PLANT 1. HE WAS BACK PEDALING AT THE RAMP NEAR THE LOADING DOCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARD, SPRAINING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
April 8, 2001GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE STEPPED ONTO EMPTY PALLET THAT WAS ON THE NEW BAG STORAGE RACK. THE EMPTY PALLET WAS NOT COMPLETELY SUPPORTED ON THE WEST SIDE. WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE WEST SIDE, HIS WEIGHT CAUSED THE PALLE T TO FLIP UP AND IT HIT HIS HAND, BREAKING THE OUTSIDE BONE OF HIS RIGHT HAND.
April 3, 2001GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE AND OTHER WERE CARRYING A JOHNBSAT UP THE RAMP FROM THE POND. EE TRIPPED ON A ROCK. AS HE FELL, HE PUT HIS HAND OUT TO CATCH HIMSELF. HIS RIGHT SMALL FINGER CAUGHT ON A ROCK AND WAS BENT BA CKWARDS, DISLOCATING IT.
March 8, 2001GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE STATED THAT HE INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER RELEASING THE HAND BRAKE WHEEL ON THE RAILROAD HOPPER CAR. HE WAS STANDINGON THE PLATFORM PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE CAR. WENT TO THE DR. ON 5-18, DIAGNOSED OF BURSITIS.
January 14, 2001GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WORKING ON LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE, PULLING CYLINDER HEAD WITH BOOM TRUCK. ACCESS/INSPECTION DOOR IS ON HINGE AND LIFTS UP. EE WAS LOOKING IN INSPECTION DOOR AS HEAD WAS BEING PULLED OUT. DOOR GOT B UMPED AND CAME DOWN, STRIKING EE'S HEAD AND CUTTINFG SCALP AND LEFT EAR. REQUIRED 19 STAPLES IN SCALP AND 5 STITCHES IN EAR.
2000 · 4 incidents
October 19, 2000GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE USED A METAL BAR AS A LEVER TO RAISE A MOTOR TO CHANGE BELTS, WHEN LETTING MOTOR BACK DOWN, BOTH LET GO BEFORE MOTOR ALL THE WAY DOWN. BAR JUMPED UP AND STRUCK HIM IN THE SIDE/ CHEST.
September 23, 2000GA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
December 27, 1999GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
Albion Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS RCLEANING OUT CHUTE, HE REACHED TO PUSH THE GUARD FROM THE BELT AND PULLEY AND INGDRIENTENTLY GRABBED THE BELT AND THICK PULLED HIS HAND INTO THE SHEAVE, PINCHING AND RATTING HIS INDEX FINGER.
November 22, 1999GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
EE WAS TRYING TO STOP A LEAKING SCREW (SC47). HE TOOK A PIECE OF WET CLAY TO TRY TO PLUG THE HOLE WHEN HE INADVERTANTLY STUCK HIS FINGER IN SAID HOLE CUTTING THE TIP OFF.
February 4, 1999GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EE WAS CLEANING A DOWN SPO9UT WITH A POKE ROD. CLAY FELL ON THE ROD CAUSING EE TO CUT HIS HAND ON THE METAL DOWN SPOUT.
1998 · 2 incidents
August 13, 1998GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE CAR LADDER TO LET THE CAR DOWN TO THE NEXT SECTION. HE SLIPPED & CUT HIS ARM ON TOP OF THE FLOOR RAIL.
February 3, 1998GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS POKING WET CLAY FROM PLANT 1 LIEN. HE WAS COMING DOWN FROM THE WALKWAY AND SLIPPED PULLING STRAINING HIS SHOULDER.
August 13, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
May 24, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Albion Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS HAVING CHEST PAIN AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING.
1996 · 6 incidents
September 16, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
EE WAS ROLLING BELT ONTO SHEAVE TO ADJUST THE MOTOR MOUNT. HIS FINGER WAS PULLED BETWEEN THE BELT & THE SHEAVE.
March 9, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL INTO A RAILCAR HATCH DOOR OPENING. THE FALL CAUSED HIM TO SLAM HIS CHEST INTO THE SIDE OF THE DOOR CAUSING BRUISED RIBS.
January 1, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING ON THE FLOW OF CLAY IN BIN UNDER THE SHED. IT WAS WET AND MUDDY UNDER THE SHED AND THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL SUSTAINING A BRUISED HIP AND INJURED BACK.
1995 · 11 incidents
November 26, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS PICKING UP A DRUM OF GREASE, WEIGHING 120 LBS. HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS CHEST.
August 23, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
Albion Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THE EE WAS DRIVING A FORKLIFT & A HYDRAULIC HOSEBROKE, CAUSING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO GET INTO THE EE'S LEFT EYE.
August 17, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
Albion Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE EE WAS FILLING SUPERSACKS & HIS FINGERS BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FORKLIFT BLADES & THE SUPERSACK LOOPS. THE FORKLIFT DRIVER RAISED THE FORKS BEFORE THE EE STOOD UP CAUSING HIS FINGER TO B E SMASHED.
July 10, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Albion Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING SUPERSACKS SHE HAD HOT IGLUE ON HER FINGERS & TOUCHED HER LIPS
May 23, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A 5-GAL BUCKET AT SLURRY SHE BENT BOTH HER KNEES BUT TWISTED WRONG CAUSING THE BACK STRAIN
March 14, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Albion Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUMPING FUEL OIL INTO THE PAYLOADER AND THE CUT-OFF WAS NOT WORKING, CAUSING THE TANK TO OVERFILL AND SPILLED ONTO THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS.
February 28, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DOOR FROMBUCKET ELEVATOR. HERE WAS A LOT OF BLOW BACK AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLAY SETTLE IN THEEMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE.
January 3, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING SUPERSACKS WITH A BRUSH & A PIECE OF WOOD STRUCK HER LEFT EYE.
October 19, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN THE STAIRS FROM PIT #1 , AS HE STEPPED DOWN TO THE GROUND HIS FOOT TURNED CAUSING THE SPRAIN.
October 6, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Albion Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
AN INTAKE CAME LOOSE & CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND BETWEEN MOTOR & INTAKE RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO THE RIGHT RING FINGER OF THE EMPLOYEE.
August 19, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE INJURED EE WAS WALKING CLOSE TO A FORKLIFT, THE DRIVER WAS BACKING UP AND DID LOOK BEHIND HIM. HE THOUGHT SHE WOULD WALK BY AND HE WOULD CLEAR HER BUT THE FORKLIFT BUMPED HER LEG AS SHE WA LKED PASSED.
April 9, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS WALKING IN THE PLANT SHE SLIPPED ON AN OIL AND WATER MIXTURE ON THE FLOOR AND FELL.
January 22, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS CHECKING CLAY BUILDUP ON CONVEYOR BELT ROLLERS. TOUCHED THE ROLLER WITH LEFT HAND [GLOVE ON HAND]. HE HAND & ARM WENT BETWEEN ROLLER & CONVEYOR BELT. SHE PULLED HER HAND & ARM OUT.
January 10, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE HAD JUST FINISHED BLOWING OFF A RAILCAR ANOTHER EE CALLED TO HIM AS THE EE TURNED TO ANSWER HIS FOOT SLIPPED OOF THE CAR TOP. HE FELL BUT CAUGHT HIMSELF, TWISTING HIS KNEE AS HE FELL.
January 9, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHISELING CONCRETE FROM UNDERNEATH THE ROLLER MILL WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. THE SLEDGE HAMMER RICHOCHED OFF OF A PIPE CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO HIT HIS HAND/WRIST.
October 7, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SOME ELECTRICAL CORDS AND FELL OFF OF THE SUPER SACK RACK.
June 7, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS UNWINDING A RAILCAR HANDBRAKE THAT WAS TIGHTENED TOO MUCH & PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT HAND & WRIST.
March 31, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Albion Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS TIGHTENING THE BELTS ON THE BOXCAR SLINGER, WHICH WAS PLACED AT THE EDGE OF THE CONCRETE WITH GEARBOX IN THE DOORWAY OF THE BOX CAR. THE HOPPERCARS WERE LOWERED DOWN AND STRUCK THE BOXC AR, THROWING THE SLINGER 10' PINNING HIM BETWEEN THE SLINGER AND THE BOXCAR DOOR.
March 24, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM PLT #2 TO PLT #1 TO CLOCK OUT. NEAR THE END OF THE STAIRS (CLOSE TO FLUID BED DYER) EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS BACK ON THE STAIRS. IT HAD BEEN RAINING AND THE STA IRS AND SURROUNDING AREA WAS MUDDY.
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB ABOARD THE GALION 550.DUE TO THE WET METAL BECAUSE OF HEAVY DEW SETTLING ON THE EQUIPMENT AND THE ANGLE OF APPROACH,THE OPERATOR'S FOOT SLIPPED CAUIS NG HIM TO STRIKE HIS KNEE ON MOLDBOARDS WEAR STRIP.
August 14, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
THE EMPLOYEE WAS ON AN 8' LADDER TIGHTENING A BOLT.THE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL BACKWARD AND LAND ON HIS FEET,RESUTLING IN A BROKEN RIGHT ANKLE.
July 7, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CLIMBING UP THE LOADER AND HURT HIS LEFT LEG.HE RECEIVED A BRUISE AND HIS LEG BEGAN SWELLING.
June 28, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED THAT CONNECTED TO THE BIN THE PREVIOUS DAY.HIS LEFT SIDE OF HEAD (WEARING A HARD HAT).
June 24, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF CLAY WHILE COMING DOWN SOME STEPS HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.
March 12, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LOADING CAR PRESSURE FROM HOSE CAUSED CLAY TO GET IN EYE (RT EYE).
October 30, 1991GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BENT OVER LOADING HOPPER CAR WHEN HE WENT TO STAND UP FELT A STARIN IN HIS BACK LUBMAR STRAIN
August 24, 1991GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HOPPER CAR WAS ROLLING. EMPLOYEE TRIED TO STOP WITH HAND BRAKE AND HURT LEFT WRIST.
May 13, 1990GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
April 11, 1990GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WAS LETTING DOWN TANK CARS AT BRAKE END LAST CAR IN CHAIN NOT COUPLED. HIT OTHER CARS CAUSING SEVERE JOLT TO LEAD CAR EMPL WAS STANDING ON KNOCKED EMPL BACKWQARD STRIKING BACK. STRAINED BACK.
1989 · 16 incidents
December 1, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL GETTING INTO BOXCAR,SLIPPED & FELL HURTING RIGHT ELBOW.
November 1, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WAS INSTALLINGJIB ONTO BOOM OF BOOM TRUCK THE JIB SLIPPED OUT OF THE CARRIAGE THE MAN MOVED BACK HIS FEET SLIPPED HE TRIED TO JUMP BACKWARDS AND LANDED ON HIS R SIDE RESULTING IN HIS R EL BOW BEING INJURED MAN WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO PERFORM THE JOB IN MANNER THAT RESULTED IN ACCIDENT
October 21, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING A CHISEL WITH A HAMMER AND THE CHISEL FLEW BACK AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL TREATMENT AND IT WAS NOT UNTIL JUNE 12TH THAT EMPLOYEE'S TOOTH HAD SEV ERE PAIN AND NEEDED TO BE EXTRACTED.
April 26, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
THE INJURED WAS USING A METAL SHAFT TO PUSH CLAY INTO THE SLICER HOPPER THE SHAFT TOUCHED THE ROTATING BOTTOM OF THE HOPPER AND REBOUNDED STRIKING THE INJURED IN THE NECK SEVERE CUT WAS SUSTAI NED
April 9, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING AND DRILLED A HOLE BETWEEN HIS FINGERS. RT. HAND - INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS.
February 27, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Albion Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO PUT 2 BLADES ON MOTOR GRADER. HE PICKED UP NEW BLADE- IT FLIPPED OVER MASHING EMPLOYEE'S FINGER AGAINST OLD BLADE LAYING ON FLOOR.
February 22, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON TRUCK FENDER CLEANING WINDOWS, FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL OFF. (FRACTURED ARM).
January 4, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INSTALLING CONDUIT WAS STANDING ON SCAFFOLD CONDUIT SLIPPED OFF AHNGER AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
September 28, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE DROPPED HARD HAT INTO 1 PULV FEED BIN WHILE HE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE REMOVING DOOR FROM FEED BIN TO GET HAT DOOR FELL ON EMPLOYEE IS HEAD.
March 7, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Albion Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS POURING DILUTED SUFLFUR ACID INTO 3 HOLDING TANK HE TILTED THE BUCKET BACK AND SPLAHSED IT UNDER HIS SAFETY SHIELD INTO RIGHT EYE.
March 2, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ROADS HAD BEEN 4ATERED, 2 TRUCKS APPROACHING INTERSECTION SIMULTANIOUSLY AND WHEN ATTEMPTED TO TAKE MEASURES TO AVOID A COLLISION - LOST FRACTIOXX LOST TRACTION AND SKIDDED
EMP WAS CROSSIN1 RR TRACKS BETWEEN PLANTS AND FOOT SLIPPED WHILE STEPPING ONTO BOXCAR TO GET UP ON PLATFORM
September 9, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS ON6 STEPS IN PLANT AND SLIPPED HIT HIS RT FORELEG ON RAIL.
August 17, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LOADING CLAY IN3STATIONARY SLICER WITH #2 515 I.NAME PULLED BACK ON LEVER AND STRUCK RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST UNCOVERED PORTION OF DRIVERS SEAT.
August 11, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING OUT A BOXCAR AND ABOVE HIM ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REALEASED A HOPPER CAR THE BRAKES FAILED AND IT RAMMED BOXCAR EMPLOYEE WAS I N EMPLOYEE SUFERED MUSCLE STRAIN IN LOWER BACK.
April 24, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE ACCIDE3TALLY BUMPED THE START BUTTON ON BAGGER WHILE LEANING DOWN INSTALLING HEATER.
1986 · 7 incidents
November 23, 1986GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CO3NECTING WIRE &MOTOR,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVED LOCKOUT AND WHEN 1ST EMPLOYEE PICKED UP LOOSE WIRE -BORE END WENT TO GETHER CAUSING AN ARC.FLASH.
1985 · 4 incidents
August 28, 1985GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE SLURRY TANK, HE WAS PULLING OUT THE BLUNGER WHEN THE TROLLEY SWUNG AROUND AND HE STOPPED IT WITH HIS HAND, CUTTING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE THUMB AND FOREFINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND.
February 14, 1985GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
MECHANIC WAS INSTALLING BELT ON REVERSIBLE SCREW AND DID NOT LOCK OUT MACHINE. BIN MAN ACCIDENRTLY BUMPED SWITCH AND IT TURNED THE MOTOR ON. MECHANIC\S HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT AND SHIVE. HE BROKE TWO FINGERS AND CUT THE TIP OFF THE THIRD FINGER.
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