Mining Incidents

Kosse Plant Metal/Non-Metal

U S Silica Company · Surface
Controlled by USS Holdings Inc
Kosse, Limestone County, TX  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4100262

Kosse Plant has $30K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 4 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
104
Years on record
1983–2016
Latest incident
Sep 2016
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
143
citations
29
significant & substantial
$30,459
proposed penalties
$28,746
paid to date
94% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,713 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
63
inspections on record
1,796
inspection hours
8.0
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.
143 citations across 1,796 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Kosse Plant has $30K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 4 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.
$30K
proposed penalties
$29K
current assessed
$29K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
143 assessments are final orders; 4 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2020-02-25.
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
2022 Q1 132 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 549 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 716 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 768 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 558 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 418 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 995 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 1,242 0 0 0.0
Show 81 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2020 Q1 12,656 1 0 79.0
2019 Q4 11,800 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 15,532 1 1 64.4
2019 Q2 18,784 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 18,196 3 1 164.9
2018 Q4 18,246 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 20,987 5 2 238.2
2018 Q2 18,782 1 0 53.2
2018 Q1 19,044 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 18,636 3 1 161.0
2017 Q3 19,281 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 19,049 2 0 105.0
2017 Q1 16,044 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 15,581 9 3 577.6
2016 Q3 16,015 3 0 187.3
2016 Q2 15,565 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 23,086 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 32,210 7 3 217.3
2015 Q3 32,925 1 1 30.4
2015 Q2 19,153 5 0 261.1
2015 Q1 32,374 3 1 92.7
2014 Q4 33,425 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 31,027 2 0 64.5
2014 Q2 27,768 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 25,200 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 25,872 1 0 38.7
2013 Q3 26,400 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 26,656 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 23,852 5 0 209.6
2012 Q4 26,580 2 0 75.2
2012 Q3 26,932 4 0 148.5
2012 Q2 26,128 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 27,782 3 0 108.0
2011 Q4 26,856 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 28,326 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 29,180 5 0 171.4
2011 Q1 27,513 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 27,910 5 2 179.1
2010 Q3 27,291 2 0 73.3
2010 Q2 26,910 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 26,443 5 2 189.1
2009 Q4 26,179 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 27,602 1 0 36.2
2009 Q2 27,031 1 0 37.0
2009 Q1 28,873 3 1 103.9
2008 Q4 27,772 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 32,097 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 32,718 3 0 91.7
2008 Q1 32,524 1 0 30.7
2007 Q4 33,954 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 31,623 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 33,192 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 30,855 1 0 32.4
2006 Q4 29,993 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 31,568 8 0 253.4
2006 Q2 31,138 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 30,760 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 30,842 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 32,196 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 30,682 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 30,841 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 32,473 1 0 30.8
2004 Q3 35,398 7 0 197.8
2004 Q2 34,390 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 34,020 5 1 147.0
2003 Q4 33,874 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 34,403 8 1 232.5
2003 Q2 36,028 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 35,547 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 36,391 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 36,544 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 36,102 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 36,747 7 2 190.5
2001 Q4 37,080 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 38,584 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 39,333 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 37,779 11 3 291.2
2000 Q4 37,871 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 38,678 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 38,071 1 1 26.3
2000 Q1 37,593 7 3 186.2
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

104 on file

2016 · 2 incidents

September 24, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee drilling a hole in a metal plate. Employee was fabricating a bottle rack for holding cylinders in the maint. truck. Employee was using a 1/2" electric drill. The drill bit locked up, causing the drill to start turning. Employee was holding the handle, but the drill "got away" and twisted right hand, resulting in a sprain.

August 16, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee completed the task of replacing drive belts on the #1 attrition cell. Employee, along with the Mill Operator and the Mill Helper were installing the belt guard when the employee felt a pull in lower back.

2015 · 1 incident

September 28, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE missed a step and felt a pop and twist in his knee when he landed. EE refused to seek medical treatment at the time. I received documentation of EE's treatment and restrictions on 12/1, which, at that time, made it reportable. Upon further investigation, I will determine if EE's absence during this time is a result of his injury.

2013 · 1 incident

April 19, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
U S Silica Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee became ill and was subsequently transported to Limestone Medical Center

2010 · 1 incident

May 21, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Silica Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Silicosis diagnosis

2008 · 1 incident

May 28, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall from ladders

Employee was descending a fixed ladder when he slipped and fell. Fall resulted in broken bones (heel, rib, scapula, vertebrea). Impairment level is unknown.

2007 · 2 incidents

February 19, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a pipe to unplug the silo when he jammed the palm of his right hand on the pipe, causing a contusion which eventually became infected and swollen. Approximately seven days after the accident, the employee punctured the swelling to relieve the pressure and the puncture became infected. Therapy for wound care was done: debridement of the skin.

February 6, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was preparing to wash down the scale aisle. He bent over to pick up water hose and got a sharp pain down the right side of his back.

2006 · 1 incident

April 8, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling a pallet by hand when it hung on a nail causing the EE to jerk his neck, shoulder, and arm resulting in a strain.

2005 · 2 incidents

September 9, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting off forklift when his foot got stuck on the step and he stumbled and hurt his right knee.

July 17, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was replacing 1b baver mill when he attempted to reposition the rotor. The rotor shifted and caught his left hand between the mill housing and rotor.

2001 · 4 incidents

October 6, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING 2X2 FT DOOR FROM NORTH DUST HOPPER ON GMD DUST COLLECTOR AT CALCINE BUILDING. WHEN LAST BOLT WAS REMOVED DUST POURED OUT DOOR & PUSHED DOOR ASIDE. EE TURNED TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AND HIS FOOT CAUGHT AGAINST THE PLATFORM TOEPLATE, TWISTING HIS KNEE.

May 1, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO UNPLUG A PIPE ON THE HUMMER SCREEN DRAIN WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE PIPE. AS HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF, HE BENT TOO FAR ON HIS KNEE.

April 2, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE UNPLUGGING A PIPE, HE IMPROPERLY LIFTED IT AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT GROIN AREA RESULTING IN HERNIA.

February 13, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON THE INCLINDED GRATING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE TRASH SCREEN AND WAS PUSHING BUILDUP FROM THE SCREEN DOWN TO THE CHUTE WITH ASHOVEL. AS HE PUSHED HE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL FORWARD & SIDEWAYS DOWN THE SLOPE. HE LANDED ON HIS SIDE ON AN INCLINED SECTION OF GRATING WITH HIS HEAD DOWNHILL, SPRAINING & BRUISING HIS RIBS& BACK.

2000 · 4 incidents

October 17, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
U S Silica Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SEVERED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER AT THE HAND KNUCKLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GREASE THE NORTH HEAD PULLY ON THE MAIN ORE BELT. A PIECE OF HEAD PULLEY LAGGING HAD SLID NORTH 3-4" AS ONE OF THE HOL D DOWN CLIPS HAD BROKEN THE END OF THE LAGGING WAS BENT ON 1 CORNER IN A HOOK FASHION AS THE EEATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THE GREASE GUN LINE ON THE BEARING FITTING THE LAGGING SNAGGED HIS COTTON G

March 5, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE AND ANOTHER EE WERE CHANGING OUT ATTRITION CELL IMPELLERS. THIS REQUIRES LIFTING, PULLING, AND TUGGING. LATER IN THE DAY, HIS BACK BECAME SORE.

March 1, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PLUG UP A WATER PUMP TO DEWATER AN AREA, WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE. HE TRIED TO JERK HIS FOOT OUT OF THE HOLE AND IN DOING THIS, HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER BACK.

January 12, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING IN THE SCALE AISLE CHANGING BUCKETS ON E-1 ELEVATOR. DUST AND CLAY HAD GOTTEN IN HIS EYES CAUSING BOTH EYES TO SWELL (RIGHT ONE MORE SO THAN THE LEFT).

1999 · 5 incidents

December 2, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO POSITION A GUARDON THE BELT DRIVE OF THE GRIZZLY FEEDER BELT WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT HAND. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, HIS HAND WAS SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL.

June 14, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAD WELDED A METAL SUPPORT BRACE TO A BEAM. THE BRACE WAS NOT WELDED SUFFICIENTLY AND GAVE WAY FALLING STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND.

June 3, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS USING A RAKE TO CLEAN MATERIAL OUT IF THE FURNACE.

May 30, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING AN AIR LANCE TO CLEAN THE #6 ATTRITION CELL. THE HOSE CAME OFF THE END OF THE AIR LANCE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT EYE.

March 30, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE TOOK THE PLASTIC WRAP AND STRETCHED IT OUT. THE BROOM HANDLE WAS LEANING AGAINST THE WALL. WHEN HE STEPPED BACK, HE HOOKED HIS HEEL ON SOMETHING AND FELL HITTING HIS ELBOW ON THE DOOR FRAME . WHEN HE LOOKED UP, THE BROOM HANDLE WAS ON THE FLOOR.

1998 · 1 incident

January 6, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING. WHEN HE STEPPED OVER A PIPE, HE FELT SOMETHING STICK HIM BEHIND THE LEFT KNEE BUT IT DIDN'T HURT SO HE CONTINUED TO WELD. ABOUT THREE DAYS LATER THERE WAS A KNOT THERE TH AT CONTINUED TO GROW.

1997 · 6 incidents

November 17, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
U S Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AND ANOTHER EE WERE INVOLVED IN A DISAGREEMENT CONCERNING A HAUL TRUCK BLOCKING THE ROAD. INJ EE ALLEGES THAT OTHER EE SLAPPED HIM ON THE SIDE OF HIS FACE. HIS NECK WAS SORE AND STIFF (SEE ATTACHED)

September 5, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BEGAN LOSING TIME FOR 1994 INJURY.

August 25, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USE OF WRENCH OVER PERIOD OF TIME CAUSED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

July 9, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME CAUSED BY REPETITIVE MOTION FROM YEARS OF WORK AS BAGGING OPERATOR, EXTRA MAN, AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.

June 5, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING D7 DOZER WHEN HE HIT A POT HOLE AND HIT HIS HEAD ( WITH HARD HAT ON) , ON THE MIRROR. THIS BLOW CAUSED A JAR TO HIS BACK.

May 10, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

DURING ROUTINE TASK OF TURNING BELT ADJUSTMENT BOLT WITH WRENCH, EMP FELT AND HEARD HIS SHOULDERPOP.

1996 · 4 incidents

November 25, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS GETTING DOWN FROM BAGGING MACHINE TO REMOVE A BAG THAT WAS HUNG IN THE CONVEYOR. AS HE WAS DESCENDING THE LADDER, HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE THIRD RUNG FROM THE FLOOR (33 1/2") AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE. HE FELL WITH ALL HIS WEIGHT(260+ LBS.) ON THE LEFT LEG AND FELL TO THE FLOOR.

June 27, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Struck by flying object

THEY WERE CLEANING CLAMPS TO USE ON NEXT JOB. HE HIT ONE CLAMP WITH HIS CHIPPING HAMMER TO CLEAN OFF SOME LOOSE METAL. WHEN HE HIT IT, A PIECE OF LOOSE METAL GOT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

June 6, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE STARTED TO UNHOOK THE BLOWER HOSE FROM THE CLAY TRAILER. THE RING ON THE CLAMP SLIPPED THROUGH HIS FINGER CAUSING THE LACERATION.

March 29, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FILLING 2,000# BULK BAGS WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE PALLETS & HYPEREXTENDED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

1995 · 7 incidents

October 24, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
U S Silica Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WELDED A STAINLESS STEEL PLATE APPROX. 18" X 18" ON THE FLOOR OF THE #1 SPRAY DRYER PENTHOUSE, A ROOM APPROX. 15' X 15'. EE DID NOT PROPERLY VENTILATE THE AREA AND WAS NOT WEARING BREATHING PROTECTION.

October 24, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall from ladders

EMP WAS WORKING OFF A LADDER APPROX 10-12' PUTTING A COVER ON THE SCREW. EMP DID NOT HAVE A SAFETY BELT OR LINE. THE LADDER WAS NOT SECURED AND THE FEET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LADDER WERE NOT PO SITIONED PROPERLY, CAUSING THE LADDER TO SLIDE OUT FROM UNDER THE EMP.

September 13, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS INSTALLING 6B BLOWER MOTOR WHEN IT SLIPPED, PINCHING HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND THE FRAME.

September 1, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
U S Silica Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE EE WAS LOADING THE SCRAPER, HE TWISTED TO LOOK BEHIND HIM. HIS NECK WAS STRAINED. A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 9-28-95. ON 11-14-95 THE EE STATED HE WAS OPERATING THE SCRAPER IN THE MI NE WHEN THE FRONT TIRE DROPPED INTO A HOLE JARRING HIM RESULTING IN LOWER BACK PAIN & AGGRAVATING THE ORIGINAL INJURY.

August 2, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE AND ANOTHER EE WERE LIFTING THE BACK OF 5 X 5 PUMP HOUSING. AFTER COMPLETING A MAINTENANCE TASK, HE FELT A PULLING PAIN IN HIS BACK.

July 22, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

AS EE WAS MOVING THE DILUTE CLAY BOX THAT HA DBEEN CUT LOOSE, HE FLE T APIEC EOF METAL STICK INTO HIS LEFT FOREFINGER. HE GOT THE METAL OUT BUT THE NEXT MORNIGN WHEN HE WOKE UP, HIS FINGER WA S SEVERELY SWOLLEN ANDPAINFUL. THE TWO DAYS MISSED IN #30 INCLUDED VISITS TO THE DR.

June 16, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall from machine

AS EE WAS CLIMBING DOZER TRACKS TO FUEL DOZER, HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL OFF THE DOZER. HE HIT HIS LEGS ON TRACKS AND FELL TO THE GROUND ACROSS A HARD ROAD BERM O F DIRT HITTING ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

1994 · 8 incidents

December 3, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON A FORM AT THE ORE HOPPER. ON HIS WAY HOME, HIS EYES STARTED HURTING. HE GOT HOME AND LAYED DOWN. HIS EYES STARTED HURTING WORSE. ABOUT 10:30 PM HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.

November 1, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON ONE SATURDAY MORNING, EE WAS WORKING ON HIS P.M. LIST FOR THE DAY. AFTER A WHILE, HIS HANDS STARTED TO HURT & FROM THAT DAY ON, IT GOT WORSE.

October 3, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CUTTING GRASS AT KOSSE SIDING HE WAS PUSHING THE RIDING LAWN MOWER TO THE BUILDING BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START WHEN HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN THE CALF OF HIS RT LEG

August 14, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

APPROX 6 MONTHS AGO, EMPLOYEE INFORMED HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE HAD LIFTED A BAG FROM THE PALLETIZER & THAT HE FELT A PAIN AT THE TOP OF HIS R HIP & DOWN HIS LEG TO HIS CALF. THE NEXT DAY HE SAI D HE WAS OK; A LITTLE STIFF, BUT NO PAIN. ON 2/13-95 HE TOLD HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE HAD SEEN A DOCTOR IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM BECAUSE HE WAS HAVING PAIN IN HIS HIP.

June 25, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
U S Silica Company · Contact with heat

AFTER MAKING SEVERAL TRIPS UP AND DOWN TO THE TOP OF THE FURNACE,EMPLOYEE STARTED HAVING CRAMPS IN HIS LEFT SIDE.HE ALSO GOT VERY WEAK AND LIGHT HEADED.

May 25, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE THE STARNELL. DURINGCLEAN-UP HE GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. HE TRIED TO WASH IT OUT BUT DIDN'T GET IT OUT. ON 5-26-94HE WENT TO THE CLINIC AND THE NURSE REMOVED TWO TINY OBJECTS FROM THE UNDER SIDE OF HIS TOP EYE LID.

May 3, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE FORKLIFT & CASUALLY MENTIONED TO HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HIS BACK HAD STARTED HURTING HE DID NOT SAY THAT HE HAD HAD AN ACCIDENT ON MAY 25 1994 HE CONTACTED HIS S UPERVISOR SAYING THAT HE HAD HURT HIS BACK HE SAID THE DOC SAID HE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE TO MISS WORK THE FIRST DAY OF LOST TIME WAS MAY 27 1994

February 21, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

EE DROVE PLANT PICK UP TRUCK TO CALCINE BUILDING TO USE TELEPHONE THE TRUCK WAS NOT PLACED FULLY IN PARK AND ROLLED BACKWARD THE DOOR HIT HIS KNEE KNOCKING HIM DOWN.

1993 · 2 incidents

August 17, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM ANOTHYER EMPLOYEE, WAS MOVING A FIVE WHEEL AMT WITH A FLAT TIRE TO SWEEP UNDERNEATH. HE SLIPPED ON A BOLT & AN OIL SPOT & FELL INJURING HIS BACK.

May 27, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON FLANGE TO LINE FROM ATTRITION CELL PLATFORM TO GALIGHER SUMP BOX WHEN THE RATCHET SLIPPED AND HIS MOUTH HIT THE FLANGE KNOCKING OUT HIS FRONT TOOTH. HE WAS SITTING O N A PIPE AT THE TIME.

1992 · 3 incidents

October 10, 1992 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP WASTE MATERIAL AROUND THE CALCINE BAGGING MACHINE AT SMALL BELT. WHILE SHOVELING, HE CAUGHT RIGHT FINGER BETWEEN THE SHOVEL HANDLE AND THE GUARD CUTTING HIS LITTLE FIN GER AND NAIL. STITCHES WERE PUT IN THE FINGER AND 1/2 OF THE FINGER NAIL WAS REMOVED.

June 16, 1992 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

STEPPED IN GAP IN FLOOR GRATING

April 21, 1992 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

COMING OUT OF LOADER HIT HEAD ON DOOR 3 STITCHES

1991 · 5 incidents

December 18, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SUCTION HOSE USING A FLRE TO HEAT THE END OF THE HOSE MAKING IT EASIER TO SLIDE HOSE ON PUMP. THE BURNING FLARE HAD ASHES ON IT SO EE HIT END OFF FLARE TO KNOCK OFF ASH ES. ASHES BLEW IN HIS EYE BURNING THE CORNEA, UPPER EYE LID, AND LOWER LID. CORNEAL ABRASION WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY IMPAREMENT. DOCTOR STATES WILL HEAL ON ITS OWN.

May 13, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS ADJUSTING BRAKES ON TRACTOR #48 WHILE MOVING AROUND UNDER TRACTOR TO GET TO BRAKE ADJUSTERS HE KNOCKED DIRT OFF FRAME INTO LEFT EYE.

May 12, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE PULLING PACK HOUSING OPEN ON WILFLEY PUMP OF #1 SPRAY DRYER SCRUBBER HOUSING SWUNG OPEN SUDDENLEY CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN HOUSING & SUPPORT BEAM.

April 24, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
U S Silica Company · Flash burns (electric)

EE & OTHER EMPLOYEE REPLACED MOTOR ON #3 SIZING SCREEN. THEY TRIED TO START MOTOR, IT WOULDN'T START EE WENT TO RESET HEATERS, WHEN HE PUSHED BUTTON, STARTER BLEW UP, CAUSING A FLASH BURN TO E YES.

March 31, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPLACING PIN ON CENTER SHAFT WHILE TIGHTENING BOLT THE WRENCH SLIPPED, HITTING HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING HIS FINGE TO SWELL. ICE WAS APPLIED. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WANT TO GO TO DOCTOR. ON 4-10 -91 EMPLOYEE REQUESTED TO GOT TO DOCTOR, AFTER X-RAYED IT WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED.

1990 · 7 incidents

December 10, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL FIRST NOTICED A TINGLING SENSATION IN FINGERS DURING WEEK OF 12-10.LOST TIME BEGAN 2-15-91.ASSUME INS.CARRIER WILL ACCEPT AS WORK RELATED ILLNESS.

August 24, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck by falling object

CLIMBING UP LADDER TO UNCHOKE CONE ON #2 SPRAY DRYER AFTER UNCHOCKING THE CONE HE STARTED CLEANING THE CLAY OFF #2 SCREW USING HIS RT HAND & AT THAT TIME A PIECE OF METAL WHICH WAS UNDER THE B UILD-UP FELL & STRUCK LEFT INDEX FINGER

June 13, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS REMOVING DRIVE SHAFT FORM UNIT #69 WHEN HE DROPPED DRIVE SHAFT MASHING LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND. REQUIRING 7 STITCHES X-RAYS REPORTED NO BONE BROKE.

May 29, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING GUARD FROM ATOP D-ELEVATOR. IT WAS STUCK AND WHEN HE APPLIED PRESSURE THE GUARD CAME LOOSE AND KNOCKED OUT THE LEFT INCISOR.

March 9, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STACK ING BAGS IN CAR FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK

March 5, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING WITH COME A LONG, PUTTING IMPELLLOR UP ON PLATFORM L SHOULDER SLIPPED OUT OF JOINT AND THEN SLIPPED BACK

1989 · 5 incidents

August 7, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD FAILED TO CLEAN WET CLAY FROM SOLES OF SHOES, WHEN WALKING OUT OF "MULE BARN", SLIPPED, FALLING DOWN AND CUTTING PALM OF LEFT HAND.

April 27, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE LID TO HOPPER CAR EMPL STATED HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN BAKC, MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS OFFERED AT TIME & AGAIN FOLLOWING DAY HOWEVER EMPL DECLINED STATING HE WAS FEELING ALR IGHT. MONDAY 5/1/89 AFTER TWO SCHEDULED DAYS OFFEMPL REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION & WAS SENT TO CO DR WHO DIAGNOSED MUSCLE SPASMS & TENDERNESS I LOWER BACK 2 DAYS REST ORDERED AS PRECAUTION.

April 7, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HEAVY BOXES ON TOP SHELF OF STORAGE AREA

March 13, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS PULLING WATER HOSE IN MILL BUILDING EMPL LOST HIS FOOTING AND TWISTED HIS BACK STRAINED

February 12, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN AWKWARD POSTION WHILE REASSEMBLING PUMP.HE STRAINED HIS SHOULDER AND BACK WHEN HE TIGHTENED HOUSING BELTS.

1988 · 5 incidents

September 2, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GUIDE TOP BACK INTO PLACE ON 2B BAYER MILL TOP WAS BEING LOWERED WITH A FORKLIFT AS TOP DROPPED INTO PLACE HIS LEFT THUMB WAS PINCHED

August 4, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS ASSISTING IN MAKING REPAIRS ON BUCKET ELEVATOR, ROPE BEING USED TO MOVE BELT BROKE BELT CAME BACK UP OVER TOP PULLEY WHERE EMPL WASS WORKING. EMPL REACHED UP GRABBED BEAM & WHILE AT TEMPTING TO AVOID BELT PULLED HIMSELF UP & FELT HIS SHOULDER POP.

August 4, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PUMP HOUSING WAS WET WHEN EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT THE HOUSING FROM THE BOTTOM THE HOUSING SLIPPED SMASHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND CONCRETE PUMP BASE

June 30, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck by falling object

ATTEMPTING TO MOPVE A BULKHEAD DOOR INSIDE A RAIL CAR WHEN THE EMPLOYEE PULLED THE DOOR TOWARD HIM THE BOTTOM SWUNG FORWARD AND THE TOP HUNG THE TOP SUDDENLY RELEASED CAME FORWARD CAUSING THE BOTTOM TO SWING DOWN ON HIS FOOT RESULTING IN A SEVERE CONTUSION TO HIS RIGHT FOOT

February 4, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Silica Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG A PRY BAR TO INSTALL A CHAIN ON A 623B SCRAPER.THE BAR SLIPED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON CHEEKBONE NEAR HIS EYE.

1987 · 7 incidents

August 10, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PR9PARING TO WORK ON 1 SPRAY DRYER ABMOIZER WHEN HOIST WAS STARTING TO LOWER THE CHAIN BROKE AND THE ATOMIZER FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT KNEE AND LEFT HAND.

July 19, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING 3N A CROUCHED POSITION HAD STRAIGHTENED UP STEPPED BACKWARDS & TRIPPED OVER A DRAIN LINE. FELL & BRUSIED HIS LOWER LEFT SACRUM-EE WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION.

July 8, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING OFF A LADDER WITH A CUTTING TORCH HE TURNED TO LIGHT THE TORCH SLIPPED & FELL LANDING ON HIS LOWER BACK

May 7, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS EGRESSI3G FROM #2 SPRAY DRYER SCRUBBER, HE HAD ONE LEG THRU THE MANHOLE AND WAS PULLING HIMSELF UP. HIS FOOT ON THE INSIDE OF THE MANHOLE SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO STRADLE THE MANHOLE SUD SUDDENLY RESULT3NG IN A CONTUSION TO THE GROIN AREA, CAUSING SOME DISCOMFORT AND MINOR IMPAIRMENT.

April 8, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS AS8ISTING IN UNLOADING A TRUCK LOAD OF BALED PEAT MOSS AND WAS USING HIS KNEE TO FLIP BALE INTO LIFTING POSTION HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 27, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
U S Silica Company · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS CL3MBING A LADDER TO CHECK BRAND NAME OF ELECTRIC MOTOR USED WITH A VIBRATOR. HE REACHED OUT AND GRABBED A BRACKET AND RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK THAT HELD HIM. THE VIBRATOR CYCLE S ON AND OFF AN8 WHEN IT CYCLED OFF IT RELEASED HIM TO FALL BACK AWAY FROM THE LADDER.

March 11, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CARRYING D3GGING PLATE OFF SCRAPER AND TWISTED TORSO INSTEAD OF TURNING HIS WHOLE BODY WHILE MAKING A TURN.

1986 · 12 incidents

December 23, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS RE8TACKING BAGGED PRODUCT WHEN HE LIFTED A BAGS TO PUT ON TOP.EMPLOYEE FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

November 1, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING WHEELBARROW FULL OF MATERIAL AND WHEN HE MADE A TURN THE WHEELBARROW TILTED AND EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS UPPER BACK WHILE TRYING TO KEEP IT UPRIGHT.

November 1, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD CL3MBED DOWN TO ORE HOPPER AND WAS WALKING TOWARD THE MILL CONTROL ROOM WHEN HE REACHED THE #1 ATTRITION CELL HE SLIPPED IN WET CLAY AND TWISTED HIS BACK

October 19, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CU7TING A SHEET OF STAINLESS STEEL USING A HAND HELD ELECTRIC GRINDER THE WHEEL HUHG UP IN THE CUT CAUSING THE GRINDER TO KICK BACK THUS THE SIDE HANDLE STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE LE FT HAND 3 THIGH

October 9, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by flying object

EMP JUMPED FROM3PICKUP TRUCK WITH TOOLS IN BOTH HANDS AND RESPIRATOR AROUND NECK THE RESPIRATOR HUNG UP IN THE TOOS AND WHEN EMP STRAIGHTENED UP THE RESPIRATOR CAME LOOSE FLEW UP STRIKING EMP IN THE TEETH 3

September 30, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS STARTIN1 A RECYCLE PUMP. AT #4 HOLDING TANK. A DISCHARGE LINE LAYING OVER A HAND RAIL ABOVE EMPLOYEE MOVED WHEN EMPLOYEE OPENED A VALVE CAUSING A CLOD OF MATERIAL TO DISLODGE CAUSING I T TO FALL STRIK3NG HIM ON LEFT FOREARM. BRUISING SAME

September 24, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WORKING TOO 0AST & NOT IN A SAFE MANNER.

September 15, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SHOVEL3NG SAND AND TWISTING HIS LOWER TORSO WHILE DOING SAME.

August 26, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

WET CLAY AROUND3SCRUBBER AND CARELESSNESS OF EMPLOYEE

May 1, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NEW EMPLOYEE AN8 HE FAILED TO USE DISMOUNTING STEP IN THE SIDE OF THE FORKLIFT AND DISMOUNTED IN ONE LONG STEP DOWN AND TWISTED AS HE LANDED IT HAD BEEN RAINING AND WORKING AREA WAS WET

March 6, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE DID NO7 FOLLOW LOCK OUT PROCEDORES-WHEN INSTALLING A 48V STARTER SWITCH,SYSTEM WAS OPERATING AND EMPLOYEE TOUCHED GROUNDED CONTROL BOX WITH A WIRE CAUSING ARC.

January 31, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS GR3NDING A RUBBER COVER ON #1 SIZING SCREEN WHEN SOME RUBBER DEBRIS GOT HIN HIS EYES,HE WAS WEARING A WELDING HOOD AND SU LY GLASSES BUT WHEN HE PAUSEY AND RAISED HIS HOO D.SOME JPARTICL9S FELL FROM HIS HAIR INTO HIS EYES.

1985 · 3 incidents

May 28, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

A PUMPING SYSTEM WAS ENERGIZED SENDING A SURGE THROUGH A 6 IN WET SAND LINE WHICH TRAVELS ALONG A MAJOR STEEL STRUCTURE THE 6 IN LINE BROKE SENDING ONE END FALLING 14 FT STRIKING TWO EMPLOYEE S ONE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT INJURED THE OTHER I.NAME RECEIVED A BLOW TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND SHOULDERS KNOCKING HIM UNCONCIOUS HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION

April 19, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING HIS TRACTOR-TRAILER COMBINATION HEADED NO.BOUND WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HEADED SO.BOUND VEERED INTO NO.BOUND LANE RAMMING TRACTOR-TRAILER HEAD ON EMPLOYEE (DRIVER) WAS INJURE D BY HIS HEAD STRIKING WINDSHIELD CAUSING TWO SERIOUS LACERATIONS TO HIS RT FOREHEAD & SKULL DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING SEATBELTS PROVIDED

April 17, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Fall from machine

TRUCKDRIVER PERFORMING LOADING TASK HE DOESNT DO EVERY DAY-CLAY HAULING.SHOES PARTIALLY COVERED WITH SLIPPERY CLAY-MUD.EMPL FAILED TO USE HANDHOLDS ABOVE,LOWER HIS CENTER OF GRAVITY AND OTHERW ISE REALIZE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF WORKING & WALKING ATOP 13\6\\ TRAILER. ...FELL FROM TRAILER CAUSING CRACKED LEFT KNEECAP AND OTHER INJURIES TO LEFT ARM.

1984 · 2 incidents

August 31, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Fall down stairs

EE WAS MOVING IN A HURRIED PACE ATTEMPTING TO MOUNT STAIRS. HE SLIPPED & GOUGED HIS RIGHT KNEE CASUING A SERIOUS INJURY WHEN HIS KNEE STRUCK THE EDGE OF THE STAIRS TEARING THE SKIN.

March 28, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING NUTS ON BIG BIRD GEAR BOX BY USING 15" CRESCENT WRENCH AND STRIKING THE SAME WITH A 12 LB HAMMER, WHEN EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE CRESCENT WRENCH THE HAMMER BOUNCED UP AND CAM E DOWN PINCHING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE HAMMER HANDLE AND THE HANDLE OF THE CRESCENT WRENCH

1983 · 3 incidents

November 15, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MR PRUETT WAS HOLDING A BOLT IN PLACE WITH HIS LEFT HAND WHILE DRIVING A BOLT INTO CONCRETE WITH A 2# BALLPEEN HAMMER THE HAMMER SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT AND MASHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER

June 24, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROLLERS ON MAST ON FORKLIFT STUCK IN UP POSITION AND EMPLOYEE REACHED IN THROUGH THE MAST AND PUSHED THE RAM FORWARD AND THE FORKS FELL PINNIN

June 21, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Industrial Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEES WERE NOT USING PROPER TOOLS FOR JOB BEING DONE ALSO SHOULD HAVE ANCHORED END OF ROPE TO A RAILING.

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