Mining Incidents

Indian Creek Lime Plant & Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Graymont Ltd
Townsend, Broadwater County, MT  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2401652

Indian Creek Lime Plant & Quarry has $131K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 10 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
115
Years on record
1984–2025
Latest incident
Aug 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
581
citations
94
significant & substantial
$131,195
proposed penalties
$121,004
paid to date
92% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $10,191 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
96
inspections on record
3,603
inspection hours
16.1
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.
581 citations across 3,603 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Indian Creek Lime Plant & Quarry has $131K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 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.
$131K
proposed penalties
$121K
current assessed
$121K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
574 assessments are final orders; 10 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-10-22.
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 18,103 7 1 386.7
2025 Q3 20,882 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 18,389 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 20,398 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 18,328 8 0 436.5
2024 Q3 20,467 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 18,311 8 1 436.9
2024 Q1 19,795 16 3 808.3
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 19,296 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 17,052 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 20,304 3 0 147.8
2023 Q1 17,751 1 0 56.3
2022 Q4 19,758 1 0 50.6
2022 Q3 16,992 2 1 117.7
2022 Q2 20,812 6 1 288.3
2022 Q1 18,424 11 2 597.0
2021 Q4 19,891 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 17,644 2 0 113.4
2021 Q2 20,659 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 17,527 4 0 228.2
2020 Q4 19,727 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 18,217 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 22,051 3 0 136.0
2020 Q1 19,503 6 0 307.6
2019 Q4 20,874 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 20,832 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 23,165 7 1 302.2
2019 Q1 18,898 11 3 582.1
2018 Q4 19,745 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 20,109 7 0 348.1
2018 Q2 21,503 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 21,501 11 4 511.6
2017 Q4 23,100 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 23,026 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 22,115 14 4 633.1
2017 Q1 21,875 17 3 777.1
2016 Q4 22,480 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 21,350 13 0 608.9
2016 Q2 21,495 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 22,731 14 1 615.9
2015 Q4 18,929 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 21,987 1 0 45.5
2015 Q2 20,124 21 4 1043.5
2015 Q1 19,899 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 18,099 7 0 386.8
2014 Q3 20,538 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 22,902 11 3 480.3
2014 Q1 17,778 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 17,297 10 0 578.1
2013 Q3 17,499 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 18,024 17 2 943.2
2013 Q1 18,175 17 3 935.4
2012 Q4 17,028 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 18,634 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 18,405 19 4 1032.3
2012 Q1 17,678 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 17,091 8 1 468.1
2011 Q3 18,450 9 0 487.8
2011 Q2 18,003 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 17,300 13 3 751.4
2010 Q4 17,579 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 16,927 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 16,884 42 8 2487.6
2010 Q1 16,417 3 2 182.7
2009 Q4 15,724 25 3 1589.9
2009 Q3 16,260 8 5 492.0
2009 Q2 16,419 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 16,568 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 16,216 11 1 678.3
2008 Q3 17,025 58 14 3406.8
2008 Q2 17,492 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 17,135 16 1 933.8
2007 Q4 15,708 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 16,489 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 16,944 12 2 708.2
2007 Q1 16,944 9 1 531.2
2006 Q4 15,979 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 16,654 6 1 360.3
2006 Q2 16,029 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 14,777 17 1 1150.4
2005 Q4 14,202 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 13,918 1 0 71.8
2005 Q2 14,066 3 1 213.3
2005 Q1 14,054 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 13,580 17 4 1251.8
2004 Q3 13,978 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 14,432 5 0 346.5
2004 Q1 13,457 16 2 1189.0
2003 Q4 12,810 5 2 390.3
2003 Q3 12,960 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 12,611 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 11,836 2 0 169.0
2002 Q4 13,106 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 13,141 4 0 304.4
2002 Q2 13,043 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 12,276 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 12,112 8 0 660.5
2001 Q3 13,366 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 13,486 3 0 222.5
2001 Q1 13,431 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 14,903 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 16,793 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 15,554 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 16,327 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

115 on file

2025 · 3 incidents

August 21, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by flying object

Operator was pushing trees with 700H Dozer and a tree got stuck on a stump and swung around and shattered glass on the window. The glass shattered and a small piece got caught in EE's contact. The operator was given a tetanus shot and a prescription antibiotic. Returned to work immediately following medical treatment.

February 21, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured miner was replacing dead batteries on the repeater in the quarry. EE jarred EE's right shoulder and felt pain. EE went to physical therapy and was eventually recommended surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. The surgery occurred on 10/16/25 making this an MSHA reportable injury.

January 8, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Graymont Western US Inc · Accident type, without injuries

At 05:14 the Graymont kiln crew noticed a Quarry Services truck was on fire. 911 call was made at 05:16. The MSHA hotline was called at 05:24. At 06:05 after the fire diminished a loader dumped limestone fines on the truck which extinguished most of it. The Fire Dept. responded at 06:10 and put out what fire remained. The fire resulted in a total loss of the shuttle truck.

2024 · 1 incident

March 12, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Hydraulic hose broke and sprayed oil in the face of the employee causing a burn or contusion on the cheek.

2023 · 2 incidents

December 7, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The injured miner was swinging a 10 pound sledge hammer to attempt to unplug a lime kiln dust (LKD) bin and chute. While swinging the hammer they felt a pop and pain in right shoulder/arm. They visited an orthopedist who released them to restricted duty. An MRI is scheduled for 12/15/2023 to determine the extent of the injury.

July 31, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning out the cab of the haul truck and slammed a thumb in the door while closing the cab door.

2021 · 1 incident

March 18, 2021 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was positioning a 40' extension ladder when the ladder began to tip. The employee caught the ladder instead of letting it fall. EE felt a tweak in their shoulder. No treatment occurred at the time. The injury was not improving, so EE sought medical evaluation in February 2022. Surgery was recommended for torn rotator cuff ligaments. Employee underwent surgery on 5/24/2022.

2020 · 2 incidents

July 9, 2020 MT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Graymont Western US Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Operator attended safety meeting (6am) then performed inspection on loader. EE entered the cab and soon passed out in the cab (prior to operating). A haul truck operator secured them as EE was breathing but not responding. Ambulance came and EE was responding at that time. Earlier in the week the operator stayed home sick 2 days(dehydrated and they required IV when at hospital).

May 11, 2020 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was parking the grader in the shop to begin routine maintenance. When EE was climbing down the grader ladder (using three points of contact) EE lost EE's footing and grip with EE's left hand, EE caught self with EE's right arm/hand. EE originally thought EE just pulled a muscle but the range of motion and pain level continued to decline.

2019 · 3 incidents

March 5, 2019 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Graymont Western US Inc · Contact with cold

Driver was unloading coal at Indian Creek. Coal was frozen to the sides of the trailers and the driver was scraping and trying to beat the trailers (with mallet) to get some of the coal to break loose. Extended exposure to the freezing temperatures resulted in frostbite on both hands.

February 27, 2019 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was cleaning frozen chunks of coal and snow from the solid fuel grizzly when EE slipped and EE's foot/leg dropped into the grizzly. As the employee fell EE twisted EE's back.

February 12, 2019 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic starts equipment in the morning. The mechanic was coming down after starting a haul truck and slipped on the ladder system. Sprained/strained right knee. The instance was noted at the time but EE did not seek medical care. Evaluation was sought in April and surgery was completed on 5/22/19 on EE's knee.

2018 · 6 incidents

December 20, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing bolts from a final drive on haul truck. Later that afternoon, back started bothering EE (strain).

October 16, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by falling object

EE used a come along to reposition a take-up pulley, this process was inadequate. So they got a crane. The come along was hooked onto an I-beam which worked with the previous direction of pull. As the crane passed the come along, direction of pull changed. Adjusting, the employee pulled the come along to the side, allowing it to fall off the I-beam causing an ulnar fracture.

September 28, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a air chisel to dislodge mud and debris from screen hopper. EE was thrusting at an upward angle causing a strain to right shoulder.

May 22, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing down from the 970 loader, operator missed the last rung and landed wrong (sprained knee). There was originally no "injury" as the medical evaluation found no injury. However, employee recently had surgery on knee and will miss a week of work recovering.

February 14, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Graymont Western US Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Contractor on site caused an unplanned fire in the Ametek building of Kiln #1.

January 10, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using hammer to work on trailer gates (sprained shoulder).

2017 · 3 incidents

October 19, 2017 MT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Note: employee did not seek medical for significant time following actual date of injury. Med status for days away 1/9/2018. Installing cylinder on loader, the cylinder slipped and forced weight to the shoulder causing their leg to slip out from under them causing strain to hip/shoulder.

September 29, 2017 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While opening the air filter access door on the 450 loader the door appeared to be fixed into the up and open position when in fact it was not secure. The air filter door fell and pinched the pad of the right index finger between a washer and door opening. The washer had been previously welded into place to use a lifting device for the motor hood on the loader.

July 3, 2017 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing onto the track mobile using ladder. As they applied their body weight to the first rung they felt their left knee pop causing pain. They notified supervisor and was immediately taken to the BCHS for medical evaluation. BCHC recommended they see orthopedic Dr. employee commented their knee was sore prior to incident, scheduled to see a doctor on 07/14/2017.

2016 · 3 incidents

November 21, 2016 MT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck against a moving object

Loading rock with loader...hit a hard spot and jolted the operator. The sudden stop caused shoulder soreness.

October 13, 2016 MT · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

An employee at the Indian Creek plant was injured on Thursday October 13, 2016 when ee lifted a five gallon bucket containing approximately 15 lbs. of window washing solution. Employee received treatment from a chiropractor on Friday October 14, 2016.

August 5, 2016 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck against stationary object

Stepped off an excavator onto a rock and twisted knee. Employee did not get evaluated until a couple of months after the incident date. Then had surgery in late November, resulting in this report.

2015 · 2 incidents

May 1, 2015 MT · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing 4x4x3/8 support angles in #1 preheater. Lost footing on rack. Angle smashed right hand against inner cone. Cut pinkie and ring finger.

January 7, 2015 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driver entered trailer (post-unload) to clean out residual coal from trailer walls. Lockout was not applied to gates. Electrical failure (assumed at this point) caused the gates to close. Driver wedged the shovel between gates but gates on his legs caused a broken right leg and soft tissue damage in the left. Note: the reporting period for the 7000-1 was inadvertently overlooked.

2011 · 5 incidents

September 15, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by falling object

See Attached. Driller had removed drill steel from the coupler on the ECM-370 Drill and had placed the bottom on the pocket on the mast but failed to secure the top behind the hook. The driller then walked away when the unsecured steel fell striking the driller on the back of the head. Driller was taken to Health Center where he rec. stitches and then returned to work.

August 31, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured rt elbow raking grates. Felt like he may have hyper-extended it. Later, when reaching 4 something, elbow locked up & was very painful when he tried to straighten it further. At time of injury, it was not considered a reportable, however, on 5/14/12, he had surgery on this rt elbow due to the initial accident, which now makes it an MSHA reportable incident

August 25, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

We believe that EE may have had a pre-existing condition as he had already had carpal tunnel surgery on his opposite hand prior to commencing work with Graymont. The work conditions at Graymont may have exasperated the existing condition, but to my knowledge we have never had a carpal tunnel claim at the Indian Creek Plant prior to this illness.

July 20, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was loading a truck with lime. The truck became overfilled and the spout plugged. The employee, in haste, pulled on the closing mechanism and tore the rotator cuff on his left shoulder.

February 28, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a 51/2" circular saw to cut wooden wedges 6" in length from an 8' 2" X 4" board. The worker was injured when the saw blade hit a knot in the board. The saw kicked back & the blade cut his left hand breaking the 4th finger and lacerating the 3rd and 4th fingers.

2010 · 1 incident

February 19, 2010 MT · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped while loading a truck causing a sprain to his knee. It is thought that the employee tore his meniscus.

2008 · 1 incident

August 12, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Graymont Western US Inc · Accident type, without injuries

At approx 20:10 a fire was discovered in bottom of coal silo (T90), while EE was performing his rounds. He contacted fire dept & on-call supervisor who contacted ass't plant mgr. Not knowing how long it was going to take to put fire out, ass't mgr told supervisor to have EE contact MSHA. Fire dept left plant site at 21:31. No one injured and no equipment damaged.

2006 · 2 incidents

October 12, 2006 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got foreign object in his eye

July 17, 2006 MT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got lime in his eye.

2005 · 2 incidents

December 21, 2005 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got lime kiln dust in both eyes while cleaning out silo.

March 3, 2005 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured left shoulder whle beating on a coke silo.

2004 · 1 incident

November 14, 2004 MT · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee smashed his pointer finger working on a fan coupler.

2003 · 1 incident

September 4, 2003 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE FELL OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

2002 · 2 incidents

November 16, 2002 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PULLING BAGS, SHOULDER BEGAN TO HURT. PAIN IN MUSCLES, NERVES IN ARM TO LEFT HAND TINGLES. HAND WAS SWOLLEN. WNE TO CHIRPRACTOR TOOK 4 XRAYS, WAS TOLD TO TAKE ASPIRIN.

February 26, 2002 MT · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

DRIVER CAME IN BACK DOOR OF SHOP AND SLIPPED BUT DID NOT FALL FLOOR WAS WET AND SNOW OUTSIDE OF SHOP DRIVER HAD RUBBER BOOTS ON, SOME OIL WITH FLOOR DRY WAS IN SHOP AREA WHERE THE SLIPPED HAPP ENED. DRIVER FELT LEG SNAP AS HE CAUGHT HIMSELF FROM FALLING, DRIVER REPORTED LEG WAS BROKEN AT SAME SPOT BEFORE.

2001 · 3 incidents

July 31, 2001 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON HANDRAIL WITH 1" RATCHET; PULLING DOWN TRYING TO BREAK 2" NUT LOOSE; SOCKET SLIPPED OFF NUT; RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN RATCHET AND I-BEAM.

March 9, 2001 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING ON A CATWALK ON C213 REACHING THROUGH FRAMEWORK TRYING TO GET THE RETURN ROLLER OUT OF THE BRACKETS. HIS BACK POPPED AND ALSO INJURED MUSCLE UNDER SHOULDER BLADE. HE DIDN'T GET BETTER SO HE WENT TO DOCTOR ON 3-12-01. HE WAS TREATED BY A CHIROPRACTOR AND ALSO GOT A PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PAIN.

January 29, 2001 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON STEP COMING OUT OF COOLER PIT, TRIED TO GRAB HANDRAIL AND TWISTED LEFT SHOULDER. INJURED ROTATOR CUP. SHOULDER DID NOT GET ANY BETTER SO HE WENT TO SEE A DOCTOR ON 2-6-01. EMPLOYEE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION AND WILL BE TAKING PHYSICAL THERAPY.

2000 · 2 incidents

January 19, 2000 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE TOOK A LADDER OUT OF THE HYDRATOR PIT AND CARRIED IT UP THE STAIRS. AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS HE TURNED AND THINKS HE PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS LOWER BACK AND THE LEFT HAMSTRING GROIN AREA O F HIS LEG.

January 10, 2000 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall onto or against objects

COWORKER WAS 3' UP ON A LADDER, DRILLING A HOLE. EE WAS WORKING BELOW HIM ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES, ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LADDER. THE DR5ILL BIT THE COWORKER WAS USING BROKE, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL ONTO EE'S BACK.

1999 · 2 incidents

November 12, 1999 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THE EE WAS MIXING REFRACTORY MORTAR ON A PLATFORM 15FT ABOVE THE GROUND AT THE FEEDEND CHUTE OF THE KILN. HE STEPPED BACKWARDS ON AN UNEVEN PLATFORM & LOST HIS BALANE. HE FELL THRU AN ACCESS OPENING IN THE HANDRAIL & LANDED ON THE GROUND. THE ACCESS OPENING WAS REQUIRED TO SUPPLY MORTARMIX MATERIAL TO THE MIXER. THE ACCESS OPENING WAS MARKED WITH RED HAZARD DANGER TAPE. THEEE BROK

September 28, 1999 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ON THE SCALE. HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT AN OVERLOADED LOADING SPOUT. IN THE PROCESS, HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. THE EE WENT TO THE DR ON 9/29/99

1998 · 4 incidents

November 30, 1998 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING A TRUCK, CHUTE FILLED WITH PRODUCT, EE DID NOT NOTICE THAQT THE CHAIN HAD COME OFF OF THE CHUTE, WHEN HE LIFTED THE CHUTE UP, HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. HE WENT TO THE CHIROPRA CTOR ON 12-03. AT THIS TIME NO TIME FROM WORK HAS BEEN LOST.

August 30, 1998 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPOLOYEE WAS WORKING ON HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FOR THE UPPER RAM- IT FELL-EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH IT- INJURING HIS LEFT HAND AND BACK.

June 25, 1998 MT · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS DONG CLEANUP WORK. HIT HEAD ON LOW HANGING BEAM. FELT PAIN AND STIFFENING IN NECK. EE WENT TO CHIROPRACTOR.

June 16, 1998 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSERTING A 1/4" GLASS TUBING INTO STOPPER WHEN TUBING BROKE. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A PUNTRUE WOUND TO HIS RIGHT HAND. WOUND WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH DEEP. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE EMER GENCY ROOM. STITCHES WERE NOT REQUIRED.

1997 · 7 incidents

October 17, 1997 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Graymont Western US Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CAME IN CLOSE CONTTACT WITH ABURST OF HYDRATED LIME. SINCE THAT DATE HE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH SINUS AND THROAT IRRITATION. HE HAS FILED A CLAIM WITH WORKERS COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATI ONAL ILLNESS. AT THIS TIME HIS CLAIM IS BEIGN REVIEWED BY WORKERS COMPENSATION.

October 2, 1997 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS VISUALLY CHECKING S-30 AND RECEIVED A FACE FULL OF LIME. LIME BURNS TO FACE AND LEFT EYE.

September 10, 1997 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CHANIGNG FILTER BAGS IN TORRET (BAGHOUSE SYSTEM). BAGS WERE FULL AND HEAVY--EE WAS IN AN AWKWARD POSITION TO MOVE THE BAGS AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

August 12, 1997 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE STEPPED DOWN OUT OF DUMP TRUCK, BOTTOM STEP BROKE CAUSING EE TO FALL AGAINST TRUCK BOX.

June 27, 1997 MT · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall from machine

I WAS DOING TO 8% GRADE I WAS HEADING INTO SOME SHARP SWITCHBACKS AND DECIDE TO APPLY MY BRAKES AND SLOW DOWN BIT. BRAKE NO RESPONSE. PUMPING BRAKE. JAMMED GEARSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 2ND. JUMPED A ND LANDED ON MY RIGHT FOOT AND ROLLED ONTO MY RIGHT SIDE. I SKIDDED DOWN THE ROAD ON MY RIGHT SIDE FOR ABOUT 100 FT. CONTUSION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD AND SCRAPES AND CUT DOWN RIGHT SHOULDER

February 10, 1997 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Graymont Western US Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE OFF WORK DUE TO BACK PAIN. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A PARTICULAR WORK INSTANCE THAT HAD AGGREVATED ORIGINAL OF 11-7-91. BACK WAS AGGREVATED AGAIN ON 3-25-97. EMPLOYEE PHONED SUPERVISOR ON FEB. 10, 1997 TO SAY HE WAS HAVINGBACK PAIN AND NOT ABLE TO WORK. EMPLOYEE HAS NOT REPORTED TO WORK TO DATE. (2-24-97)

February 4, 1997 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN INTO DISASSEMBLED COAL MILL, LANDED ON TOE INSTEAD OF BALL OF FOOT, BENT FOOT CAUSING A SPRAIN.

1996 · 7 incidents

December 31, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON UNSTABLE WALKIGN SURFACE AND FELL ON CEMENT STEPS. TRIED TO CATACH HIMSELFAND INJURED HIS LEFT, AMR, SHOLDER AND BRUISED HIS LEFT LEEG. WAS TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM FOR X- RAYS, WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN.

July 23, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS COMING OUT OF FILTER SHED, BENT OVER TO EXIT. (TALL EE, LOW CEILING SHED) AND FELT PAIN IN BACK. EE WAS CARRYING FILTERS. EE WENT TO DR THAT MORNING. CAME BACK TO WORK NEXT DAY.

July 5, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOAODING BAGHOUSE BAGS. OVER EXTERTED HIS BACK. COMPLETED SHIFT, DID NOT WORK 7-896. WORKED 7-9-96. DID NOT WORK ON 7-10-96 OR 7-11-96. WILL MAIL PAGE 3 WITH TOTAL DAYS MIS SED WHEN EMPLOYEE RETURNS TO DUTY.

July 3, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING TANK ON WATER TRUCK, TWISTED BACK WHIHLE PULLING HOSES. EMPLOYEE COMPLETED SHIFT, WORKE DON THE FOLLOWING 2 DAYS. TOOK SICK LEAVE FOR MONDAY 7-8, DUE TO PAIN IN BACK, REP ORTED TO WORK THE REST OF THE WEEK.

March 25, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS FEELING PAIN IN BACK ON FRIDAY 3-22-96. WORKING IN HYDRATE PLANT ON MONDAY 3-25-96,MOVING HEATERS. NOTICED PAIN IN BACK AT MORNING BREAK. PAIN WAS SEVERE LATER IN THE DAY. EMP WEN T HOME DUE TO PAIN. EMP HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORKSINCE 3-25-96, DUE TO PAIN IN BACK.

February 6, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG SIDE OF OFFICE BUILDING, SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL BACKWARDS. (WAS NOT CARRYING ANYTHING).

January 3, 1996 MT · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMP STEPPED ON A BALL OF ICE, TWISTED HIS RT FOOT. EMP WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM AND THEN TO FOOT SPECIALIST THE NEXT DAY. FOUND BONES BROKEN IN FOOT. EMP WORKING WITH A SPECIAL SHOE.

1995 · 5 incidents

September 27, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING TOP DOORS OF RAIL CAR AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

September 13, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO DISLODGE PRODUCT FROM CORE BIN USING SLEDGE HAMMER HE FELT PAIN IN UPPER BACK BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES EMPLOYEE WENT TO CHIROPRACTOR THE NEXT AFTERNOON

August 8, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE USED SLEDGE HAMMER SEVERAL TIMES DURING HIS SHIFT TO DISLODGE PRODUCT FROM DUST & HYDRATE SILOS BY THE END OF DAY HAD SHARP PAINS IN HIS LOWER BACK

June 15, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TESTING SAFET Y APPARATUS HAD FILLED BUCKET WITH WEIGHT TO TEST STRENGTH OF SAFETY TIC-OFF HANDLE OF BUCKET BROKE - TURN BUCKLE ON LANYARD SWUNG AROUND & HIT EMPLOYEE ON HEAD

February 18, 1995 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A SMALL MOTOR, WHILE LIFTING HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO ER ROOM AT ST. PETERS HOSPITAL IN HELENA.

1994 · 5 incidents

December 10, 1994 MT · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS USING A CUT OFF TYPE GRINDNG WHEEL ON A 7 INCH GRINDER TO CUT SOME GUTTER FLASHING TO SIZE WHEN THE WHEEL EXPLODED. HALF OF THE WHEEL REMAINED IN THE GRINDER & JUMPER OUT OF THE STEEL & STRUCK HIS HAND [LEFT HAND].

November 25, 1994 MT · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE IS A DRILLER-BLASTER. A LIGHT SNOWFALL COVERED THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON LOOSE ROCK AND FELL TO THE GROUND. FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 20, 1994 MT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING CARDBOARD WITH A RAZOR KNIFE. KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FOREARM. (REQUIRED SEVERAL STITCHES AND A TETANUS SHOT- NO LOST TIME)

May 18, 1994 MT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN FIRING FLOOR AREA A PARTICLE OF SAND WENT INTO HIS EYE (WENT TO SEE DOC EYE WAS RINSED & A PRESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN)

February 2, 1994 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON THE MORNING F FEBRUARY 2, 1994 HE WAS LOADING GARBAGE BARRELS TO TAKE TO THE DUMP. AT THE TIME OF LOADING THESE BARRELS THE PAIN PROGRESSED. ON THUR MORNING, HE REPORTED FOR WORK. AFTER APPROX 1/2 HOUR THE PAIN WAS SEVERE. HE TOLD HIS SUPER. LEFT WORK AND WENT TO THE ER SEVERAL TESTS WERE DONE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF HIS PAIN. POSSIBLITIES WERE. APPENDIX. HERNIA OR A T

1993 · 6 incidents

November 23, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator OTHER
Graymont Western US Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF CONTROL ROOM DOOR AND A BLAST OF AIR AND DUST HIT HIM IN THE FACE. AT THE TIME HE COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING IN HIS EYES. THE FOLLOWING MORNING BOTH HIS EYES, ESPECIALLY HI S RIGHT EYE WAS IRRITATED. HE WENT TO DOCTOR WHO GAVE HIM PRESCRIPTION FOR POSSIBLE INFECTION IN HIS EYES.

July 14, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKING WITH CO-WORKER TO REMOVE BEARING RACE, CO-WORKER HIT RACE WITH HAMMER, A SMALL FRAGMENT OF BEARING RACE CHIPPED OFF RACE AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST. DR. TOOK 3 X-RAYS AND TRIED TO R EMOVE CHIP. CHIP EMBEDDED TP DEEP AND REMAIN. 3 STICHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

July 14, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING ROTARY GATE ON BOTTOM OF T-89 AND STRAINED R SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE WROTE INCIDENT IN SAFETY BOOK ON 7/19/93. NOTIFIED SUPERVISOR ON 7/22/93. AT THIS TIME HAS NOT SEEN DOCTOR, BUT INTENDS ON SEEING CHIROPRACTOR SOON FOR INCEDENT.

July 13, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND HIT LOWER BACK ON SAMPLE TABLE FOR #1 KILN. EMPLOYEE MISSED SHIFT FOLLOWING ACCIDENT. DR ADVISED THAT HE WOULD BE ABLE TO WORK.

March 10, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AIR TRACK DOWN HILL. DRILL SLID AND EMPLOYEE JUMPED OUT OF THE WAY.

1992 · 8 incidents

December 12, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE BRUISED LEFT FOREARM WHILE WORKING IN PREHEATER. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTRIBUTE ACCIDENT TO A SPECIFIC TIME OR INCIDENT. WENT TO DR. REGARDING THIS INJURY 12-16-92 XRAY & PRESCRIPTION

December 12, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING 3 CO-WORKERS LIFT A 400# SHAFT AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE CAME TO WORK NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT, STAYED HOME 12-15-92 FOR DR. APPT. WORKED 12-16-92, HOME AGAIN ON 12-17. BACK TO WORK ON 12-18 AND FEELINBETTER. COULD HAVE WORKED ACC TO DR.(CHIROPRAC TOR)

November 25, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A BAR TO LOSSEN MATERIAL IN A VIEW PORT HE HIT WRIST ON THE EDGE OF VIEWPORT.

September 4, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HILTI TO CHIP MATERIAL OUT OF S-10, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

August 4, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western US Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

54736YEE WAS WORKING ON THE PUG MILL. MILL WAS PLUGGED. EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER AND BAR TO UNPLUG. MIXTURE IN PUG MILL EXPLODED, KNOCKING EMPLOYEE DOWN AND BLASTING HIS FACE WITH A LIME-WA 35902LURRY.

June 24, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AN AIR BOTTLE INTO PICK-UP TRUCK,BOTTLE SLIPPED AND SMASHED HIS FINGER(THUMB) BETWEEN THE BOTTLE AND PICKUP.

June 5, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Graymont Western US Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE FIRING FLOOR, LOOKED UP, AND DUST ON HIS FACE SHIELD WENT INTO HIS EYES.

January 21, 1992 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE GOT LIME IN HIS EYE WHILE ON SHIFT JAN. 21, 1992. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AFTER HIS SHIFT. A NURSE PUT AN ANTIBOTIC IN HIS EYE AND PUT A PATCH OVER HIS EYE. LIME WAS STILL IN EY E AND VERY IRRITATED. EMPLOYEE FINALLY GOT LIME OUT OF EYE HIMSELF ABOUT 11 PM THAT NIGHT. A DOCTOR DID NOT SEE HIM WHILE AT HOSPITAL.

1991 · 5 incidents

November 7, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CARRIED MOTOR DOWN FOUR FLIGHTS OF STAIRS

July 17, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Lime Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN LADDER FROM DUST BINS, SLIPPED AND FELL.

May 22, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A PIECE OF STAINLESS STEEL AND INJURED LOWER BACK.

January 30, 1991 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING UP AN AIR LINE UNDER #2 KILN WHEN A PARTICLE OF LIME WENT INTO HIS EYE.

1990 · 4 incidents

October 14, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Continental Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A HAMMER OUT OF THE CRUSHER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER AND A SHAFT. THE SLEDGE HAMMER SLIPPED AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN ELBOW.

March 29, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PULLING COUNTERWEIGHT OFF SHAFT OF S1, WEIGHT DROPPED AND PINNED HAND BETWEEN WEIGHT AND GUARD.

January 22, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Lime Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL PACKING 50 LB SACK OF PRILL AND SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

January 17, 1990 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Continental Lime Inc · Struck against a moving object

CAUSE OF ACCIDENT NOT FULLY KNOW. IT APPEARS THAT THE DRIVER LOST POWER ON A GRADE ABOVE THE XSTOCKPILE LOSING CONTROL OF TRUCK WHICH WENT OVER A BERM AND LANDED ON IT'S TOP.

1989 · 3 incidents

October 26, 1989 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Lime Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD SEALED RAIL CARS ON TRACK 3 AND WAS BACKING OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIUD UP AGAINST CABLE, HIS LEFT FOOT CAUGHT ON RAIL TIE AND HE FELL BACKWARD.

June 26, 1989 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FELT IRRITION IN LEFT EYE. FLUSHED WITH EYE WASH. PARTICLE REMAINED EMBEDDED IN EYE.

January 16, 1989 MT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PLACING KILN DRIVE SHAFT BY GRABBING HOLD OF KILN DRIVE INSPECTION DOOR AND USING FEET TO PUSH SHAFT IN PLACE KILN DRIVE INSPECTION DOOR SUDDENLY CAME OFF AND EMP FELL BACK ON BUTTOCKS BRUISIN G LOWER BACK AND BUTTOCKS.

1988 · 2 incidents

October 31, 1988 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS REMOVING EXHAUST FAN & WHILE DOING THIS BLADE CU RIGHT LEG ON CALF.

February 16, 1988 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL CHANGING WIPER ON C-10 CONVEYOR.BRACKET FELL ON FINGER.

1987 · 5 incidents

September 30, 1987 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Lime Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE HAD BE9EN OPERATING BOBCAT.WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE BOBCAT,HE CAUGHT HIS HEEL ON THE BUCKET OF THE BOBCAT,BRUSING HIS LEFT HEEL.

August 7, 1987 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Continental Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS UN1LUGGING COOLER GRATES IN THE FIRING HOOD. THERE WAS A MOMENTARY POSTIVE DRAFT WHICH BLEW DUST PARTICLES IN HIS FACE.

May 15, 1987 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator OTHER
Continental Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS FI3ISHING SHIFT CLEANING KILN. WHILE REMOVING SAFETY GOGGLES, WIND BLEW A LIME PARTICLE INTO LEFT EYE. HE WAS OUTSIDE OF KILN TAKING OFF WORK GEAR.

May 13, 1987 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS LO2KING INTO KILN WINDOW AND A PIECE OF LIME GRIT WENT INTO HIS EYE.

January 5, 1987 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING IN PREHEATER PARTICLE OF LIME DUST ENTERED EYE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A BURN TO LOWER RT EYE LID

1986 · 2 incidents

December 11, 1986 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
Continental Lime Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS DRAGGED 2FF A R/R CAR & FELL APPROX 14'.

August 29, 1986 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Lime Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS LO5DING TRUCK STEPPED OFF LOADOUT LADDER AND TWISTED KNEE

1985 · 2 incidents

May 23, 1985 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS INSUFFICIENTLY SUPPORTED, THE COUNTERWEIGHT BROKE LOSE, FELL 20 FT. WHEN THIS OCCURRED IT CAUSED THE EMPLOYEES TO FALL TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEES TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

May 23, 1985 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED ON PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON CONVEYOR COUNTER WEIGHTS. THE WEIGHT WAS INSUFFICIENTLY SUPPORTED, THE COUNTERWEIGHT BROKE LOOSE FELL 20 FT. WHEN THIS OCCURRED IT CAUSED THE EMPLOYEES TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

1984 · 2 incidents

October 11, 1984 MT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Lime Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE KNELT DOWN TO INSPECT COAL MILL AND COULDNT STRAIGHTEN RIGHT KNEE AFTER INSPECTION EMPLOYEE HAD KNEE SURGERY ON 110984 TO REPAIR TORN LIGAMENT RETURNED TO WORK NOVEMBER 12 1984 LOST O NE DAY OF WORK (DAY OF SURGERY)

April 25, 1984 MT · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Lime Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WET INCLINED CATWALK BESIDE CONVEYOR BELT TWISTED LOWER BACK.

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