Mining Incidents

K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine Metal/Non-Metal

The Quartz Corp USA · Facility
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3101334

K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine has $214K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 12 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
102
Years on record
1983–2026
Latest incident
Jun 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
247
citations
60
significant & substantial
$213,650
proposed penalties
$149,232
paid to date
70% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $64,418 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
118
inspections on record
2,831
inspection hours
8.7
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.
247 citations across 2,831 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

K-T Feldspar Plant and Mine has $214K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 12 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.
$214K
proposed penalties
$151K
current assessed
$149K
paid to date
$2K
outstanding
246 assessments are final orders; 12 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-12-17.
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 30,213 1 0 33.1
2025 Q3 32,183 5 1 155.4
2025 Q2 34,403 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 35,207 1 0 28.4
2024 Q4 32,736 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 37,501 9 1 240.0
2024 Q2 37,501 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 34,727 8 0 230.4
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 30,079 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 32,746 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 30,105 2 0 66.4
2023 Q1 25,583 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 24,781 12 5 484.2
2022 Q3 26,176 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 29,084 19 5 653.3
2022 Q1 29,530 11 4 372.5
2021 Q4 25,301 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 28,157 8 2 284.1
2021 Q2 28,791 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 27,704 10 1 361.0
2020 Q4 23,919 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 26,922 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 29,178 3 0 102.8
2020 Q1 27,980 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 26,393 4 0 151.6
2019 Q3 28,192 5 2 177.4
2019 Q2 30,218 2 0 66.2
2019 Q1 29,617 3 2 101.3
2018 Q4 28,226 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 34,082 12 4 352.1
2018 Q2 32,341 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 46,829 11 2 234.9
2017 Q4 44,003 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 43,925 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 42,762 1 0 23.4
2017 Q1 40,393 1 0 24.8
2016 Q4 36,751 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 39,069 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 38,366 3 0 78.2
2016 Q1 37,775 9 1 238.3
2015 Q4 33,147 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 34,307 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 34,466 2 2 58.0
2015 Q1 29,736 5 0 168.1
2014 Q4 27,163 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 27,630 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 29,957 3 1 100.1
2014 Q1 27,742 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 27,480 3 0 109.2
2013 Q3 30,547 4 0 130.9
2013 Q2 30,504 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 29,791 3 1 100.7
2012 Q4 8,262 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 10,120 5 0 494.1
2012 Q2 32,551 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 32,919 3 1 91.1
2011 Q4 31,055 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 31,608 3 0 94.9
2011 Q2 30,041 9 2 299.6
2011 Q1 24,701 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 21,036 4 1 190.2
2010 Q3 23,963 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 24,632 23 13 933.7
2010 Q1 27,517 3 1 109.0
2009 Q4 23,587 3 3 127.2
2009 Q3 29,864 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 29,045 2 2 68.9
2009 Q1 32,510 1 0 30.8
2008 Q4 28,855 5 1 173.3
2008 Q3 14,461 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 28,785 3 0 104.2
2008 Q1 31,385 4 1 127.4
2007 Q4 26,436 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 24,801 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 24,628 2 0 81.2
2007 Q1 26,305 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 24,924 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 24,837 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 25,960 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 28,292 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 27,788 1 0 36.0
2005 Q3 26,715 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 29,197 3 0 102.8
2005 Q1 30,259 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 27,761 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 25,715 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 27,455 2 0 72.8
2004 Q1 28,123 1 0 35.6
2003 Q4 25,200 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 24,556 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 24,653 3 0 121.7
2003 Q1 24,693 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 23,389 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 25,380 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 24,330 2 0 82.2
2002 Q1 25,499 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 24,759 1 1 40.4
2001 Q3 25,468 1 0 39.3
2001 Q2 22,765 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 26,691 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 24,864 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 26,259 2 0 76.2
2000 Q2 26,741 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 28,178 1 0 35.5
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

102 on file

2026 · 1 incident

June 10, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While picking up at the end of a shift (06/10/2026) the employee felt a scratching in EE's left eye. EE didn't think much of it and went home without reporting it to management. On the morning of 06/11/2026 at 07:00 am it was reported that EE had a foreign object in EE's left eye. TQC safety took EE straight way to App. Eye Center for treatment.

2023 · 2 incidents

September 13, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking on a catwalk and hit EE's left arm on a piece of sharp metal being used as a screen.

April 26, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by falling object

While carrying a piece of 2" steel pipe a miner lost footing and fell to the ground. The pipe EE was carrying also fell striking EE in the head just above the left eye.

2022 · 1 incident

June 17, 2022 NC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was picking up boxes when EE felt a pinch in EE's back. The pain got worst as the day went on. On 06/18/2022 EE reported it to management. On Monday 06/20/2022 EE went to the doctor and was wrote out of work for a pulled muscle.

2021 · 1 incident

May 28, 2021 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by flying object

A maintenance worker reported getting dust in both eyes at some point during the prior workday. EE was taken to Urgent Care as soon as reported. Employee's eyes were flushed with water. Prescription eye drops were given and used. On the next working day, the employee stated "EE was fine now." No lost time occurred.

2020 · 5 incidents

December 7, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck against stationary object

While cleaning up debris after a maintenance task, old steel was being picked up and placed on a fork lift. As the employee picked up a piece of discarded metal there was on unseen "burr" attached to the backside. It cut through a leather glove and lacerated the little finger on the employee's right hand

August 24, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking 50 lb. bags and felt pain in EE's right shoulder. EE later reported it to EE's supervisor.

August 13, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
The Quartz Corp USA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported that on the 8/10/2020 they were mounting a forklift, using the grab handle and steps provided on machine. As they swung around into the seat they felt a pain in lower back. The employee reported this to supervisor on 08/13/2020 at 7:30 am. The employee normally works 2nd shift. Employee went immediately to the company physician.

February 5, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A maintenance worker was stepping over a pipe while attempting to remove it from a scrubber box. EE's left foot slipped and EE's knee buckled. EE has missed no time as EE was put on light duty. EE is wearing a knee brace.

January 29, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator had just gotten out of machine turn to walk away and lost balance. This resulted in them shifting all their weight onto left ankle. They heard and felt a "pop" and reported it right away.

2019 · 1 incident

January 2, 2019 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The Quartz Corp USA · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee reached into an observation port to see if material was flowing. EE left hand (fingers) contacted an energized rotary valve. Causing a pinch injury to 3 fingers

2018 · 3 incidents

October 23, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was using a box cutter to remove packing material from belt. EE inadvertently made contact with EE's left leg. It resulted in a 3/4" cut to EE's inner thigh.

March 4, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
The Quartz Corp USA · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Placed hand by rack and left tip of middle finger was smashed.

January 12, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While unclogging a chemical supply line material inadvertently contacted miners left eye. Causing a chemical burn to the eye

2015 · 2 incidents

December 4, 2015 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was transferring inventory to shelf and strained lower back

August 5, 2015 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The ladder way access to the railcar/tanker truck loadout had a pinch point near the handle.

2011 · 1 incident

April 18, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While in the process of tightening a nut on a motor base, employee felt pain in lower right back area.

2010 · 2 incidents

September 9, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by flying object

Upon initially performing maintenance at RE machines at dryer in plant, employee apparently got a dust particle in the eye. Eye was treated with solution at local clinic. Employee returned to work immediately afterwards.

2009 · 5 incidents

July 1, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck against stationary object

Employee was loosening a tight nut on the shaker feeder at the jaw crusher, when the nut suddenly came loose. The employee's right forearm struck against a nearby piece of of angle iron and the employee sustained a small cut and bruising.

June 27, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee sustained laceration to ring finger of right hand, when a part he was manually handling with another employee slipped from his grip and caught his finger between the part and the timber pallet on the floor. Employee received 5 stitches. Returned to work with no restrictions same day, no lost time.

June 19, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by falling object

Employee was under machine laying on his back looking up to loosen the drive belt during repair of excavator/rockbreaker. He knocked some loose sand away from the drive belt and sand fell in his left eye. Physician removed a small piece of embedded metal from the employee's left eye and prescribed a preventative antibiotic.

June 4, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt a pull in his right knee when he stepped down from the last rung of a fixed ladder to uneven ground. The employee strained the same knee again on 6/8/09 when he stepped into a depression in the floor that was covered by sand. The employee did not report either incident until 6/8/09. The employee was given a brace for his knee by the physician.

April 14, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quartz Corp USA · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was installing a conditioner onto float platform. Handrails had been removed for access of conditioner. Employee lost his footing while removing a 4 inch pvc pipe and fell approximately 6 feet to bottom floor. Head struck concrete floor causing concussion and head injury. Employee was working 5 feet from edge of platform which was clearly marked with caution tape.

2008 · 4 incidents

November 14, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quartz Corp USA · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While changing a RE belt, employee used a pry bar to raise roller and roller slipped, striking his left thumb. Stitches were required, thus causing a reportable accident.

September 28, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quartz Corp USA · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's task was drilling. He stopped drilling and went into the woods to relieve himself. He then stood on a rock to look around and fell as he jumped off the rock breaking his left wrist

July 23, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck himself with knife causing a cut 1/2 inch wide while cutting belts from main dust collector fan at bagging and loading. Conditions contributing to accident would be fatigue and complacency with knife. Reportable due to stitches

April 1, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quartz Corp USA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped and fell, striking right shoulder on platform. Employee tripped on foundation of seat used during his task.

2004 · 1 incident

April 17, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was replacing an air slide. Due to length of airslide ee had cut the equipment into two 8 foot sections in order for easier handling and for discarding roof. The air slide struck the ee's foot when it was removed from the roof.

2003 · 3 incidents

October 17, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING/LIFTING IN ORDER TO CHANGE BELT ON ELEVATOR. PULLED OR STRAINED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK. WENT TO DOCTOR 10/27/03 AND GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION & RESTRICTED DUTY.

August 20, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING 4" BY 6" TIMBERS (WOOD BEAMS) AND MASHED FINGER. REPORTABLE DUE TO MODIFIED WORK DUTY.

January 29, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS TRAVELING DOWN STEEP GRADE IN FRONT END LOADER, WHEN ENGINE FAILED. THE BRAKES & STEERING FAILED WHEN ENGINE STALLED. EE STRUCK A FORKLIFT AT BOTTOM OF GRADE. REPORTABLE DUE TO RESTRIC TED DUTY VIA DR.

2002 · 1 incident

June 4, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING SMALL TREE DOWN TO CLEAR AREA. WHILE UNDER SUPERVISION THE EE FELL. THE TREE, HOWEVER WHEN IT CAME TO REST IT STRUCK THE EE'S LEFT ANKLE. EE DID NOT SEE DR THINKING IT W AS ONLY BRUISED UNTIL 6-7-02. REPORTABLE DUE TO BREAK.

2001 · 5 incidents

July 18, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING PIPE DOWN IN FLOTATION BLDG FOR EQUIPMENT CHANGEOVER. THE PIPE POPPED OUT DUE TO TENSION AND THE FLANGE STRUCK THE EE IN THE RIGHT SIDE RIBS.

July 9, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING LIGHT FIXTURE IN BAGGING/LOADING BATHROON. USED BOLT TO SECURE AN END OF 8' LIGHT FIXTURE WHILE PREPARING TO SECURE THE OTHER END. THE BOLT WORKED OFF THIS ALLOWING THE FIXTURE TO FALL WHICH STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE.

June 27, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quartz Corp USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLOSING DOOR TO RAILCAR PRIOR TO LOADING.THE DOOR JAMMED WHILE CLOSING CAUSING HIM TO PULL HIS GROIN MUSCLE ALONG HIS RIGHT LEG. REPORTABLE DUE TO RESTRICTED DUTY.

February 22, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT TIE WRAPS FROM PIPE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER. REPORTABLE DUE TO STITCHES RECEIVED.

January 3, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE DISCOVERED OLD SULFURIC ACID LINE ENTANGLE ON THE FLOAT PADDLE SHAFT. EE CUT LINE FREE FROM SHAFT NOT KNOWING THE LINE WAS AN OLD SULFURIC ACID LINE. WHEN THE PIPE WAS CUT, TENSION ON THE L INE CAUSED THE PIPE TO STRIKE THE EE'S FACE & SPLASHED ACID ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE AND INTO RIGHT EYE. EE DID HAVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN USE AT TIME OF INCIDENT AND USE PROPER SAFETY PRO

2000 · 5 incidents

November 17, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSIDE DEYER SCRUBBER WELDING A PATCH. DUE TO SMALL AREA IN WHICH EE HAD TO WORK, BODY WEIGHT WAS SHIFTED DIRECTLY OVER RIGHT FOOT AND LEG. FOOT WAS ASLEEP AFTER TASK AND CONTINUED SO O VER THE WEEK-END. TOOK TO CO DR ON 20 NOV 00 ANDPLACE ON RESTRICTED DUTY DUE TO INFLAMMED DISC IN LOWER BACK.

November 7, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS TURNING WELDING HELMET DOWN ONTO FACE WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED INTO RIGHT EYE. REPORTABLE DUE TO PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

June 24, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING REMOVE RODS FROM RODMILL. WHILE PUTTING RODS ON FORKLIFT HIS SMALL FINGER WAS PINCHED CAUSING THE ACCIDENT. REPORTABLE DUE TO STITCHES RECEIVED.

January 31, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K-T Feldspar Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE FELL DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS WHICH EXISTED DUE TO SEVERE WINTER STORM. EE WAS DOING NORMAL STARTUP PROCEDURES & FELL INJURING LEFT ARM. DR.'S VISIT RESULT IN RESTRICTED DUTY.

January 7, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K-T Feldspar Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING OUT WORK AREA WITH WATER HOSE. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM HURTING HIS LEFT SHOULDER. DOCTOR VISIT RESULTED IN RESTRICTED DUTY.

1998 · 4 incidents

November 16, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START PADDLE SHAFT TO TURN, HE WAS USING RIGHT HAND, PADDLE SHAFT STARTED TO TURN MASHING TWO FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND, MIDDLE AND RING FINGER.

May 19, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BAGGING MISPAR 10 AND THE NEW BAGS HE WAS USING HAD A SMALL SPOUT OPENING. EMPLOYEE HAD TO FORCE THE BAGS ON THE SPUT. AFTER AND EIGHT HOUR DAY, EMPLOYEE NOTICED SOME SWELLING AND PAIN IN RIGHT WRIST. EMPLOYEE REPORTED THE INCIDENT ON TUESDAY MAY 20, 1998. AFTER A WEEK EMPLOYEE STILL SUFFERS FROM PAIN AND SWELLING IN WRIST.

March 27, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING 6" FLAT PIECE OF METAL FROM METAL RACK. METAL WAS BENT AND WEDGED IN RACK. END OF METAL SPRUNG FROM RACK AFTER BEING LOOSENED AND STRUCK EE UNDER CHIN. THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTAB LE BECAUSE EE RECEIVED TWO STITCHES ON CUT.

February 18, 1998 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY WAS BREALING ROCK WITH THE HITACHI 800 AND SET THE HYDRAULIC HAMMER ON A ROCK TO BREAK IT. THE HAMMER SLIPPED OFF THE ROCK ADN JARRED THE MACHINE. EMPLOYEE SAID THE JAR STRA INED HIS BACK. REPORTABLE BECAUSE OF RESTRICTED DUTY.

1997 · 1 incident

April 30, 1997 NC · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
K-T Feldspar Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING THE ROCK BREAKE RWHEN THE BATTERY EXPLODED, THROWING ACID IN HIS FACE AND SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

1996 · 5 incidents

December 20, 1996 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELIGN OUT DRAIN BIN IN FLOATATION. RIGHT WRIST AND HAND GOT A LITTLE SORE AROUND 5:00 FRIDAY AFTEERNOON ON 12-20-96. EMPLOYEE REORTED INCIDENT TO SUPRVISOR FIRST THING ON SAT URDAY MORNING. ON MONDAY MORNING, EMPLOYEE REPORTED FOR WORK AT 7 AM AND INFORMED SUPERVISOR WRIST WAS STILL SORE, SUPERVISOR SENT EMPLOYEE TO DR.

December 18, 1996 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP SLIPPED ON A ROCK WHILE CARRYING A 50 LB BAG. THIS ACTION CAUSED STRAIN TO HIS BACK.

November 3, 1996 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO SHOVEL OUT THE DRAIN BIN IN THE DRYER AREA, HIS RIGHT ARM AND WRIST STARTED TO HURT. EMPLOYEE DID NOT STOP SHOVELING WHEN HE NOTICED RIGHT ARM AND WRIST WAS GETTING SOR E. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL THURSDAY11-7-06.

October 28, 1996 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
K-T Feldspar Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT SLIDE FROM RE'S TO PRODUCT BELT. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF A WOOD BLOCK THAT HE WAS STANDING ON INTO TAILPULLEY WHILE THE BELT WAS RUNNING. THE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT LOCKED OU T.

August 22, 1996 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING A 6" I BEAM ON GROUND, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

1995 · 3 incidents

November 29, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS A RESULT OF LIFTING END OF ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT, EMPLOYEE'S LOWER BACK STIFFENED AND BECAME MORE SORE OVER TIME FROM ONE SCHEDULED WORKSHIFT TO THE NEXT. WHEN EMPLOYEE ARRIVED TO WORK ON 11-30-95 AT 7:00 AM, THE SAFETY DIR. WAS NOTIFIED OF INJURY AND EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO DR. FOR EXAMINATION AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS LOWER BACK STRAIN.

November 28, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING DRYMILL REPAIRS WHEN HE STEPPED ON LID COVERING FEED END OF MILL. LID WAS IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND CLOSED SHUT AS EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON LID, CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS KNEE ON A DJOINING METAL BOX. KNEE WAS SLIGHTLY BRUISED AND CUT.

June 23, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER BAGGING AND STACKING 50# BAGS CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE WEEKD, EE NOTED A SIGNIFICAN AMOUNT OF PAIN IN LEFT ARM AT THE END OF THE WEEK.

1994 · 8 incidents

December 14, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
K-T Feldspar Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS OPENING CLAM SHELL BUCKET WHEN FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN CLAM SHELL BUCKET AND A 3 INCH ANGLE IRON, PLACED AROUND HOPPER. INDEX FINGER ON RIGHT HAND RECEIVED BRUISE AND ABRASION.

December 8, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING CATERPILLAR DOZER IN TAILINGS AREA WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF OF TRACKS INTO EYE, CAUSING IRRATION. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

November 17, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PICKING UP EMPTY BAGS ON THE BAGGER,WHEN HE TURNED TO TAKE AN EMPTY BAG FROM THE BAGGER HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 29, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A 9 1/2' X 3" STEEL RODS INTO #3 RODMILL, WHEN A ROD CAUGHT SOMETHING IN MILL CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT HAND.

July 30, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS LAYING PIPE IN A DITCH WHEN THE SIDE CAVED IN AND PINNED HIS LEFT LEG AGAINST THE BANK FROM JUST ABOVE THE KNEE DOWN. THE DIRT WAS WET AND THE FORCE OF THE DIRT CAUSED THE KNEE TO BE TW ISTED.

April 25, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A SPEED REDUCER FROM HEAD SHAFT ON PRODUCT ELEVATOR. THERE WAS A GEAR PULLER USED TO REMOVE REDUCER. EE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE TO GEAR PULLER WITH 12 INCH ADJUSTABLE WRE NCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND EE STRUCK HIS RIGHT ARM ON MOTOR MOUNT LOCATED BEHIND HIM. ALSO HE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND INDEX FINGER AT THE KNUCKLE.

April 5, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS SHOVELING STONE ONTO #3 RODMILL FEED BELT. HE TURNED AND SLIPPED ON THE ROCK LYING ONT HE WALKWAY. WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE ROCK, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. THIS RESULTED IN STRAIN ING THE LIGAMENTS IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

January 19, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K-T Feldspar Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS TRYING TO CLOSE LARGE SLIDING DOOR ON WEST END OF FLOAT BUILDING THE DOOR WAS STUCK IN ICE WHEN EE PULLED ON DOOR IT BROKE LOOSE & HIS FEET SLIPPED HE LANDED ON HIS BACK ON TOP OF THE I CE HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN MIDDLE RT SIDE OF HIS BACK

1993 · 1 incident

January 13, 1993 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG AN AIRSLIDE ON 2 DRYMILL, WHEN THE MATERIAL IN THE AIRSLIDE BROKE LOOSE. IT STARTED GUSHING OUT END OF AIRSLIDE. EE TRIED TO GET OUT OF WAY OF MATERIAL BECAUSE OF V ELOCITY OF MATERIAL A SMALL QUANTITY OF DUST ENTERED EES LEFT EYE. EE WASHED OUT EYE AND FELT HE NEEDED NO FURTHER FIRST AID ATTENTION. TWO DAYS LATER LEFT EYE BECAME INFECTED. EE REQUIRED PR

1992 · 9 incidents

December 14, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by falling object

HE WAS BENT OVER ON HANDS AND KNEES INSIDE OF 8' DRYER. A PIECE OF FROZEN SAND DISLODGED FROM THE WARMING SUN, FELL APPROX. 25' AND STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE BLOW TO THE BA CK RESULTED IN WIDE SPREAD CONTUSION OF RIGHT SIDE BACK MUSCLES WITH MUSCLE SPASMS. HE SAID HE KNOCKED DOWN ALL LOOSE MATERIAL PRIOR TO ENTERING DRYER, BUT APPARENTLY SOME OF THE MATERIAL WAS

November 4, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
K-T Feldspar Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED HAD JUST COMPLETED STACKING A PALLET OF 50# BAGGED MATERIAL. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO MOVE THE FULL PALLET WITHA FORKLIFT. AS HE APPROACHED THE PALLET, INJURED WHO WAS STANDING W ITH HIS BACK TOWARD THE PALLET, DECIDED TO STEP BACKWARD ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. THIS PUT HIS FOOT BETWEEN TH FORK OF THE LIFT TRUCK AND THE PALLET . THE FORK CAUGHT THE INSIDE OF THE RIGHT FOOT

September 15, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONTRACTOR EE CUT INSIDE PALM OF LEFT HAND ON STEEL ANGLE IRON WHILE SWEEPING FLOOR WITH BROOM.

September 14, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED MUSCLE IN MIDDLE OF LOWER BACK WHILE STACKING 50 BAGS OF MATERIAL ON WOODEN PALLET.

September 8, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, HE WAS STANDING IN THE PARKING LOT TALKING TO I.NAME. AT APPROX. 6:40 AM, HE TURNED AND STARTED WALKING TOWARD THE CLOCKROOM TO PUNCH IN. WHEN HE REACHED THE CLOCKROOM, HE ATTEMPTED TO STEP UP ON THE CONCRETE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE CLOCKROOM. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 1, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS INSTALLING A NEW STEEL DISCHAGE CHUTE AT THE END OF 1 DRYMILL. THIS WAS NOT A ROUTLINE MAINTENACE JOB IT REQUIRED EE TO DO AS LOT OF PUSHING AND PULLING ON CHUTE IN ORDER TO ALIGN BOTH ENDS OF CHUTE WITH EXISTING DUCT WORK. BECAUSE OF THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRED TO MOVE THE CHUTE. HE STRAINED SOME MUSCLES IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 17, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CONTRACTED EE TWISTED BACK WHILE STACKING FIFTY LB BAGS ON PALLET CAUSING STRAINED MUSCLE IN MIDDLE OF BACK ON RIGHT SIDE.

February 4, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CHANGING DRIVE END BEARING ON 16 INCH DIA SCREW FROM FLINT BELT TO NO. 2 GLASS SILO. HE WAS PUSHING ON A WRENCH WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE PULLED SOMETHING LOOS E IN HIS RIGHT HAND HE NOTIFIED HIS SUPERVISOR SAID HIS HAND WAS OK AND CONTINUED TO WORK THE REMAINDER OF DAY EE WAS SENT TO CO DR ON WED DR HAD HAND X RAYED AND EE HAD PULLED MUSCLE.

January 25, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRY UP A CORNER OF TEH ROTEX SCREEN WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP HE COMPLAINED ABOUT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.HE CONTINUED TO WORK THAT DAY.SUNDAY HE WAS MOVING SOME MATERIAL A ND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

1991 · 7 incidents

November 28, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO MOVE AIRSLIDE OFF #3 MILL WALKWAY. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE.

June 14, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS FOREARM WHILE THROWING TOOLS BETWEEN HOPPER CARS.THERE WAS A PLATFORM COUPLING THE CARS TOGETHER. HE STRUCK HIS FOREARM AGAINST THIS PLATFORM RESULTING IN STITCHES TO SEW UP HIS ARM.

June 5, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL GOT PIECE OF METAL & DUST IN RIGHT EYE. HE TURNED FAN ON INSIDE OF DRAGLINE CAB & DEBRIS FLEW INTO EYE. AT 2:00 SAME DAY EMPL WENT TO DR TO HAVE EXAMINED HAD DEBRIS REMOVED. 6/6 RETURNED TO WORK 11:00 AM DR RECHECKED EYE. FRIDAY EMPL CAME TO WORK AGAIN AT 11:00 AM WENT TO DR FOR CHECK UP & RETURNED TO WORK.

May 15, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON GROUND AND REACHED UP TO SET A BRAKE ON A RAILROAD CAR AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

April 22, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP LADDER TO TOP OF RAILROAD CAR AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK ON RIGHT SIDE. HE CONTINUED WORKING FOR SEVERAL DAYS. APRIL 29 BEGAN TO HURT AGAIN. APRIL 30 HE WEN T TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO HAVE BACK CHECKED. DOCTOR JOHNSON CHECKED BACK AND SAID THAT IT WAS JUST A SPRAIN WITH A MUSCLE SPASM. RELEASED WITH NO RESTRICTIONS.

March 29, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K-T Feldspar Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A COLD CHISEL AGAINST A BEARING INTER-RACE ON #3 DRYMILL PINION. HE WAS HITTING THE CHISEL WITH A HAMMER. A PIECE OF STEEL CAME OFF FACE OF CHISEL AND HIT HIM IN THE ARM. HE REPORTED ACCIDENT BUT DID NOT FEEL THAT THE PIECE OF STEEL HAD ENTERED HIS ARM. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF HEALING, A LUMP FORMED UNDER SKIN SO HE WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE CHECKED.

January 23, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K-T Feldspar Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING A HEADER BOX. IT WEDGED BETWEEN MAIN FRAME WORK. HE ATTEMPTED TO FREE THE HEADER BOX WHEN IT SUDDENLY DROPPED AND PINCHED THE TIP OF HIS LITTLE FINGER O N HIS RIGHT HAND.

1990 · 3 incidents

July 21, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Indusmin Inc · Fall onto or against objects

TURNED OFF SCREW, PLACED WOODEN LADDER AGAINST TANK, SWIVELED TO RIGHT, SLIPPED HIT THE OFF ON LEVER

February 8, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

PULLED PALLET FORM TOP, REACHED TO MOVE PALLET PALLET SLID IN RIBS FRACT 6 RIB ON L SIDE

February 3, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HURT HIS BACK TAKING RODS OUT OF #2 ROD MILL. HE KEPT WORKING BECAUSE HE FELT IT WAS JUST A CATCH IN HIS SHOULDER.

1989 · 2 incidents

August 24, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Indusmin Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING CELLS ON MICA CELL ON THE BACKSIDE. HE STEPPED ON A BOARD THAT HAD NAILS IN IT. A NAIL WENT THROUGH HIS BOOT INTO HIS FOOT.

April 26, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Indusmin Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE HAD FILLED RAILCAR AND WAS CLIMBING DOWN. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE LADDER ADN HE FELL, LANDING ON HIS RIGHT SIDE BRUISING WRIST AND ELBOW.

1988 · 4 incidents

December 20, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Indusmin Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING STARTER FOR POND WATER PUMP FROM THE BOTTOM. THE BREAKER BLEW OUT ON THE TOP CAUSING A FLASH OF FIRE THAT BURNED EMPLOYEE S HANDS, FACE, SHOULDERS AND THE SURROUNDING GRO UND AREA.

September 27, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING TENSION SPRING ON BEATER SHAFT. RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN ROTATION SHAFT AND HAMMER TYPE BEATER. MASHED RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

June 15, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Indusmin Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF ROD MILL DRIVE PEDESTAL AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE. EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON T OP OF DRIVE PEDESTAL IN ORDER TO TIGHTEN BASE PLATE BOLT WITH AIR WRENCH AFTER PERFORMING TASK STEPPED OFF PEDESTAL AND TWISTED ANKLE.

April 22, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Indusmin Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CHECKING ECONOFLOC PUMP AS HE HELD HIS FINGER OVER IT ALLOWING IT TO BUILD PRESSURE IT SQUIRTED HITTING THE RIM OF HIS GLASSES & SPLASHING INTO HIS RIGHT EYE

1987 · 4 incidents

July 26, 1987 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

UNDER EXOLON RE5CHED DOWN TO PICK UP PIPE TO REPLACE IT WHERE IT HAD LOOSENED IT WAS CLOGGED & WEIGHED MORE THAN NORMAL IT STRAINED HIS BACK

July 8, 1987 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PUTTING GUARD O3 FAN, WAS TURNING IT AROUND TO SEE IF IT WAS WORKING, CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN FAN AND GUARD

May 29, 1987 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS TAKING CAP 2FF PUMP,HAD A PIECE OF METAL IN FRONT OF PUMP,IT FELL OVER AND HIT HIS FOOT.

May 25, 1987 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PUTTING CROSSTI9S UNDER DRAGLINE ON MONDAY.TUESDAY BACK SORE AND HURTING,WEDNESDAY SAME,FINISHER JOB- THURSDAY COULDN'T GET OUT OF BED.THE PAIN CONCENTRATED BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES.

1986 · 1 incident

May 12, 1986 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Indusmin Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS LOADING 6OX CAR & STEPPED ONE LEG INTO HOLE ON T OP OF CAR HITTING RIBS AGAINST CAR FRACTURING 2 RIBS ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

1985 · 5 incidents

October 11, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP A ROLLER SHAFT/HAD SHARP PAINS IN STOMACH CHANGING ROLLER SHAFT ON EXOLON MACHINE

October 7, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Indusmin Inc · Fall from machine

EMP FELL OFF NO.1 ROD MILL WHILE PACKING MILL BEARINGS BRUISING LEFT RIBS

June 23, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Indusmin Inc · Struck by flying object

RUNNING EXOLON.TOOK PLUG OUT OF THE PUMP WATER AND SAND GUSHED OUT OF PUMP ONTO EMPLOYEE-GETTING INTO EYE.

April 20, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Indusmin Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RAMP GAVE WAY AND EMPLOYEE FELL PUTTING ALL OF HIS WEIGHT ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

March 18, 1985 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING ACETYLENE TANK FROM SHOP TO FLOTATION DEPARTMENT HE BRUISED HIS SHOULDER.

1984 · 1 incident

May 23, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indusmin Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

REMOVING OLD ACID LINES, WHICH BROKE, SPLASHING ACID ONTO UPPER BODY PARTS.

1983 · 1 incident

January 24, 1983 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Indusmin Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING FOARKS OVER AND DROPPED FORK OFF OF FORKLIFT ONTO LEFT FOOT.

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