Mining Incidents

Omya California Metal/Non-Metal

Omya Inc. · Surface
Controlled by Omya Industries Inc
Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino County, CA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0400167

Omya California has $93K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 25 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1986–2026
Latest incident
Apr 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
316
citations
60
significant & substantial
$92,732
proposed penalties
$69,323
paid to date
75% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $23,409 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
82
inspections on record
2,941
inspection hours
10.7
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.
316 citations across 2,941 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Omya California has $93K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 25 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.
$93K
proposed penalties
$71K
current assessed
$69K
paid to date
$2K
outstanding
307 assessments are final orders; 25 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-05-27.
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 29,613 14 1 472.8
2025 Q3 32,755 2 1 61.1
2025 Q2 27,967 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 29,926 2 0 66.8
2024 Q4 29,000 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 32,710 8 1 244.6
2024 Q2 30,463 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 31,200 8 3 256.4
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 33,079 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 37,535 2 0 53.3
2023 Q2 30,565 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 29,604 6 1 202.7
2022 Q4 32,530 8 6 245.9
2022 Q3 41,010 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 39,458 10 0 253.4
2022 Q1 31,688 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 38,065 8 1 210.2
2021 Q3 32,486 7 1 215.5
2021 Q2 33,564 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 27,751 2 1 72.1
2020 Q4 34,590 4 1 115.6
2020 Q3 30,064 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 34,422 5 2 145.3
2020 Q1 30,761 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 35,198 6 1 170.5
2019 Q3 30,820 5 3 162.2
2019 Q2 32,954 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 27,968 12 1 429.1
2018 Q4 30,979 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 30,552 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 31,979 3 0 93.8
2018 Q1 28,470 3 0 105.4
2017 Q4 32,083 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 32,156 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 30,166 7 0 232.0
2017 Q1 26,602 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 29,653 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 33,979 3 1 88.3
2016 Q2 26,375 9 0 341.2
2016 Q1 22,744 4 0 175.9
2015 Q4 26,288 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 25,937 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 23,590 1 0 42.4
2015 Q1 23,155 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 22,534 3 1 133.1
2014 Q3 23,924 4 1 167.2
2014 Q2 22,847 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 23,695 3 1 126.6
2013 Q4 23,350 1 0 42.8
2013 Q3 26,016 2 0 76.9
2013 Q2 24,066 4 1 166.2
2013 Q1 26,930 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 26,609 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 29,228 1 1 34.2
2012 Q2 28,815 6 3 208.2
2012 Q1 29,165 10 2 342.9
2011 Q4 28,076 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 34,194 7 1 204.7
2011 Q2 31,188 3 2 96.2
2011 Q1 27,046 9 3 332.8
2010 Q4 29,973 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 28,001 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 29,239 17 10 581.4
2010 Q1 23,973 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 29,117 7 0 240.4
2009 Q3 28,307 1 0 35.3
2009 Q2 27,367 6 1 219.2
2009 Q1 24,321 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 34,666 10 1 288.5
2008 Q3 34,534 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 37,888 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 33,187 5 0 150.7
2007 Q4 41,853 5 0 119.5
2007 Q3 44,530 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 51,417 16 1 311.2
2007 Q1 44,711 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 51,959 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 47,063 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 50,077 7 0 139.8
2006 Q1 41,814 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 47,350 3 0 63.4
2005 Q3 56,178 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 45,016 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 42,293 19 2 449.2
2004 Q4 47,934 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 49,858 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 42,861 4 0 93.3
2004 Q1 46,342 4 0 86.3
2003 Q4 41,106 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 48,804 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 42,771 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 47,395 1 0 21.1
2002 Q4 42,098 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 48,003 3 0 62.5
2002 Q2 45,041 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 47,526 7 1 147.3
2001 Q4 44,072 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 49,788 1 1 20.1
2001 Q2 45,041 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 47,713 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 48,804 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 59,898 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 51,833 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 53,661 2 0 37.3
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2026 · 2 incidents

April 14, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

operator was working on the journal in the Rm when EE's hand became pinched causing a small Skin Avulsion

April 14, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Omya Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loader operator was dismounting. placed right leg on the ground and went to turn to the right. Right foot did not move resulting in the force going to the right knee. Doctors initial ruling is a sprain

2025 · 2 incidents

August 11, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Omya Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Third party temporary laborer hit their hard hat on the frame of a conveyor in the central crushing area. The impact resulted in a neck strain. this was not reported until the 12th, at which time the laborers company (ICR) sent them to their industrial clinic

July 14, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a guard to begin maintenance on the ball mill when EE felt EE's knee pop. Atter evaluation initial diagnosis is a knee sprain

2024 · 3 incidents

October 27, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a pry bar to dislodge broken plow tips in RMI. They felt the job was strenuous but was alright when they completed it. They had a prescheduled day off 10/28/24 and returned to work on 10/29/24. Their back was stiff and mentioned it to the Maint. Coordinator. By 10:00 AM their back had a spasm, and they could hardly walk.

April 15, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was on the Sentinel Haul Road, got out of EE's haul truck to remove a small tree that was in the roadway. EE was on unlevel surface, did not test the weight of the tree and did not use safe lifting procedures. Later in the week, employee began to feel pain in EE's abdomen and reported the incident on 4/19/2024.

February 8, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee arrived at work and was getting out of EE's truck to go clock in. As EE was getting out of EE's truck, EE's left foot slipped on black ice, and EE fell out of the truck onto the asphalt injuring left shoulder. It had snowed during the night and the parking lot was covered with black ice and snow.

2023 · 5 incidents

December 20, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing the MyMill metal frame from the building, mechanics were rotating it 90 degrees because of limited spacing and to avoid overhead electrical wiring. The mechanic's right ring finger got pinched between the metal frame and the eyebolt connected to the motor.

October 5, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrician was descending the stairway. EE had one hand on the handrail, but was carrying a pipe in the other hand. EE missed the last step and as EE stepped down EE injured EE's right foot and ankle. EE heard a loud popping sound

September 5, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving an empty water dispenser (approximately 33 lbs.) and felt a pain in EE's upper left chest/rib area.

March 29, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping down from the excavator, EE's foot slipped, and EE hit EE's right knee on the excavator tracks.

January 12, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was pushed and as EE stepped back, EE stepped down missing a step, lost EE's balance and fell on EE's right knee sustaining injury to multiple body parts.

2022 · 3 incidents

July 18, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Omya Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While tightening lug nuts on a 992 loader the employee was using a 1 inch impact and EE noticed that the ring holding the safety pin on the extension was coming out and by the time EE could react the pin had come out and caught EE's wrist, causing the cut. A fellow employee helped administer first aid to stop the bleeding and bandaged it up.

March 2, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Omya Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was using a Kenworth water truck to provide dust suppression and ran over an unseen rock causing the truck to swerve and the operator felt pain in EE's neck from the movement. The operator went to the company clinic and was placed on modified duty for 1 week till re-evaluation

January 4, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Forklift operator was loading a contract van truck and they had a miscommunication and the driver started to reposition the truck by pulling forward at the same time the operator was returning to start loading. The forklift did not fully enter the truck and the rear tires of the forklift did not make it into the trailer causing a jolt to the operator and a sore back.

2021 · 1 incident

November 29, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Omya Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The geologist was collecting drill hole samples on a quarry bench and did not see a rock and stepped on it causing ankle to twist. This employee filed a report at that time and thought it would be ok. After some time the discomfort returned and the employee went to visit the DR. and the subsequent modified duty was issued.

2020 · 1 incident

October 29, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Omya Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At 1527 on 10/29/2020 was notified commercial motor vehicle driver was found collapsed/unresponsive at upper load out scale. EMS arrived onsite and took over CPR. At 1655 per doctor on duty at Medical Center driver did not survive. Driver suffered a heart attack that was fatal due to natural causes. Mine condition and equipment were not involved.

2019 · 2 incidents

November 25, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Opening driver side door of Cat 777 haul truck pulled/strained lower back.

August 12, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to load feeder, reached to top of feeder and felt a strain in right shoulder.

2018 · 2 incidents

October 25, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Securing super sack on spout. Cord snapped and employee lost balance and fell into beam.

May 19, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Exposed sharp edges. Lack of safety behavior. Unavailable nylon zip tension tool.

2017 · 1 incident

July 12, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 7-13-2017 employee reported lower back pain as a consequence of placing empty bags on loading packer spout.

2016 · 3 incidents

December 7, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting 522 Haul Truck using ladder. The employee missed the last step and grabbed the ladder with left arm to prevent a fall. Straining left shoulder.

September 25, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Omya Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Water truck rolled over while descending from quarry pit causing the driver a head laceration requiring three stitches/staples.

July 13, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing the plywood bed on electric cart when they tripped on a tripod pipe stand leg, stumbled and hit the maintenance shop roll up door roller guide frame causing a laceration to right arm.

2014 · 2 incidents

September 11, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting from a haul truck chassis structure 7 ft high onto a 4 ft ladder when he fell onto the wash bay concrete floor.

August 13, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing a flange ducting when his right hand's 5th digit finger got pinched in between the flanges causing an open wound.

2013 · 5 incidents

October 2, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator MACHINERY
Omya Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating excavator equipped with ripper (rock breaker) breaking boulders when he felt upper back/neck pain.

August 27, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Omya Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee drove haul truck during his shift, felt pain in left shoulder/neck area after work, claims pain due to lifting haul truck dump lever

April 10, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was entering office building when she pulled the door open but didn't remove her hand from the handle as she entered the building causing her right hand middle and index finger to be wedged on the door puller. As she entered the building her fingers were pulled sideways.

April 9, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Omya Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was drilling a hole above his head when the drill bit jammed causing the drill to rotate. The drill handle struck the employee on his lower lip causing an open wound requiring suture.

March 12, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning the scouring tip of an acetylene-oxygen torch when an object became embedded in his left eye.

2012 · 2 incidents

December 11, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Omya Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating D9 bulldozer in quarry when it came to an abrupt stop when it hit a rock causing pain in upper back.

September 7, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was prying a fuel pickup on a Bobcat, when the pickup dislodge employee struck the Bobcat's exhaust pipe with his front teeth. Dentist concluded a filling was lost.

2011 · 4 incidents

November 9, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Omya Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hand-held drill to insert a screw into an electrical box he was holding. The box flipped causing the drill to slip resulting in the screw bit puncturing the soft tissue fingertip, ring finger, left hand.

February 23, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing skirting brackets on a conveyor belt when he tripped, stumbled, and stepped hard on his right foot. Employee was placed on restricted duty.

February 1, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper FIRE
Omya Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Hearing screams for help looked up and saw coworker on fire. Ran to him from ground up 1 level and began snuffing flames with gloved hands, then grabbed victim's coat and snuffed the flames with it. Took off gloves in process and as a result 3 fingers and thumb on left hand received burns because melted polyester stuck to them.

February 1, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Omya Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was welding an inspection port on Raymond Mill #1 feed silo when his clothes caught on fire causing burns to hands, arm, and abdomen area. Another employee helped put out the fire and was also burned. Two employees were injured.

2010 · 2 incidents

November 22, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking in the mill bldg, 2nd floor, when he lost his balance and stumbled to the floor on the same level hitting his left knee against equipment causing an open wound.

April 19, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

On 9-27-2010 employee submitted an accident report claiming that on 4-19-2010 his foot got tangled on banding material stuck under a pallet causing him to trip and fall off a platform and hit a hopper before landing on the floor. Accident was reported 23 weeks after the injury. Employee went on FMLA on 5-12-2010.

2009 · 1 incident

January 5, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping install a guard, when he pinched his left hand 5th digit finger, causing an open wound requiring three stitches.

2008 · 3 incidents

October 29, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck by flying object

Employee was was filling 50 lb product bags, when a guard came loose and was ejected from the filling spout, striking him in his lower back area.

August 6, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking up the mill building stairs when he hit a stair step edge with his boot causing him to fall forward. When falling he hit handrail support post between 4th & 5th fingers on his left hand causing a laceration.

June 23, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 6-23-2008 employee placed into position 82234 conveyor motor when he felt a pull muscle on his left shoulder. Emp did not want medical evaluation at that time. Emp asked for medical evaluation and will be receiving physical therapy on 11-5-08.

2007 · 5 incidents

September 12, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was torquing terciary crusher liner segment bolts with a hydraulic torque wrench. When the wrench was operated it slipped and squeezed his right hand's index and middle finger against the wall of the crusher.

August 20, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
Omya California · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee reported lower back pain right side and right leg. Cause is unknown. Employee is under medical treatment to determine cause and occupational relationship.

July 18, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was instaling an axle on a haul truck when the drive gear slid back on the spline pinching his left palm between the gear and retaining ring resulting in an open wound requiring stitches.

June 28, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

On 6-28-07 employee was reaching over his head pulling and twisting a haul truck bed pin in order to remove it. Once removed, employee felt soreness in his right shoulder. Employee mentioned his soreness but did not want to medical attention. Soreness continued. On 7-31-07 employee requested medical evaluation and was put on modified duty.

June 14, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee placed a rolled up conveyor belt onto a pallet with another employee. When he climbed onto a forklift to move the pallet he felt a pain in his lower back. Pain got worse as he continued to operate forklift.

2006 · 4 incidents

October 26, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Struck against a moving object

Employee was backing up a forklift out of an aisle in the shipping warehouse, when the forklift was struck on the side by another forklift.

September 28, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall from ladders

Employee was descending a ladder at area 35 when he lost his balance and grip causing him to fall.

April 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports that due to repetitive placing of bags on the packaging fill-spout, over the previous several months, has caused his hand to develope swelling & pain.

March 8, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING USED OIL FILTERS FROM CART TO USED FILTER DRAIN BIN. EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING FILTERS IN AN AWKWARD POSITION & FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

2005 · 7 incidents

December 15, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LUBRICATE THE ROLLER ON THE INCLINE CONVEYOR BELT, BUT FAILED TO LOCKOUT THE SYSTEM. THE EE WAS USING HIS RT. HAND TO LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS. HIS LEFT ARM & HAND WERE RESTING ON THE TOP OF THE GUARD & EE SLIPPED CAUSING HIS LEFT HAND TO GO BETWEEN THE ROLLER & THE CONVEYOR BELT.

September 6, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was climbing down the ladder of payhauler truck when his foot slipped on the last rung of the ladder. He was holding on with both hands so he wouldn't fall and his body swung toward the ladder causing a contusion to his right chest wall and abdomen. This injury requires modified work.

July 29, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE ROAD, SLIPPED ON GRAVEL AND FELL. HE DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION THAT NIGHT. ALMOST ONE MONTH LATER HE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION ALLEGING HE WAS EXPERIENCING PAIN IN MULTIPLE BODY PARTS. HE WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 8/24/05 AND NEEDS PHYSICAL THERAPY. HE WAS ON REGULAR WORK STATUS. PER CALL WITH PAT ON 09/02, HE IS ON RESTRICTED DUTY

April 10, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall down stairs

EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE 82 PALLETIZER WITH A BROKEN BAG OF CALCIUM CARBONATE. EE WAS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY WHEN HE TWISTED ANKLE AS HE STEPPED DOWN TO A LOWER STEP. EE FELL AND LANDED ON KNEE ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR.

April 5, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT KNEE WAS STIFF PRIOR TO CLIMBING A LADDER, THEN GOT IN AWKWARD POSITIONS AND DID SOME KNEELING AND AT THE END OF THE DAY, RIGHT KNEE WAS SWOLLEN. POSSIBLE INSECT BITE

March 11, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was removing dust collector bags from silo #1 (81010). He was in awkward position and the bags were heavey. He strained his lower back. This injury required one day of restricted work activity on Sat 3/12/05. His regular work shift is Wednesday thru Sat.

March 2, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee alleges he was walking up the third flight of stairs in the Raymond Mill stairwell when he felt a sharp pain in his left knee.

2004 · 10 incidents

December 27, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE ALLEGES HE WAS WALKING TO THE JOB SITE & SLIPPED ON METAL SHAVINGS. HE ALLEGES HIS RIGHT HAND GRASPED SOMETHING & HIS LEFT HAND WENT TO THE GROUND CATCHING HIMSELF. HE REPORTED ACCIDENT 1/11/05, AT WHICH TIME HE WAS SENT TO DR. HE REQUIRED 2 DAYS OF MODIFIED WORK AT WHICH TIME THIS INCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE. CLAIM IS BEING INVESTIGATED DUE TO HIS DELAY IN REPORTING IT.

November 21, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING SNOW WITH A BOBCAT LOADER. THE BUCKET HIT THE RAILROAD TRACKS STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER INSTANTLY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT BUT HIS ABDOMEN HIT THE LAP SAFETY BAR. SEE ATTACHED LETTER.

August 5, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AND MANEUVERED HIS BODY TO STEP OVER AN AIR HOSE LAYING ON THE CATWALK THAT HE WAS WORKING WITH AND HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 3, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO DISLODGE ROCK IN A DIVERTER AND THE SLIDE GATE CAME DOWN ON HIS RIGHT WRIST. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO DE-ENERGIZE THE EQUIPMENT AN VIOLATED THE COMPANY LOCKOUT/TAGOUT POLICY AND PROCEDURES. HE WAS PLACED ON MODIFIED WORK.

June 30, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

As ee was walking, he walked into a control valve for a dust collector pipe, in the bulk silo area. he was wearing a hard hat, but the impact jarred his neck.

April 12, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DESCENDING A LADDER AT WHITE KNOB QUARRY. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE LAST RUNG AND HE TWISTED HIS FOOT AS HE STEPPED DOWN. THIS ACCIDENT REQUIRES MODIFIED WORK.

March 29, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Omya California · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS 10 DECIBEL SHIFT IN HIS HEARING FROM HIS BASELINE TEST. EE WAS TESTED ON 3/29/04, RESULTS RECEIVED ON 06/01/04.

February 22, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Omya California · Accident type, without injuries

TESTING AIR HEATER FOR RM1 SINCE IT WAS REBUILT BECAUSE OF THE FIRE OF 1/26/04. THE HEATER WAS STARTED AND THE PRODUCT WAS CHECKED. IT APPEARED GRAY AND THE HEATER WAS SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY (JUST A FEW MINUTES AFTER IT WAS STARTED). THE FLAME WOULD NOT GO OUT AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. (FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AT 3:28 PM.)

January 28, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BACKWARDS AND BENEATH AN AREA WHERE WORK WAS BEING DONE. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A CRUSHER LINER PLATE AND IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOOT ABOVE THE STEEL TOE. THERE WERE NO BROKEN BONES BUT HE WAS PLACED ON MODIFIED WORK STATUS.

January 26, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Omya California · Accident type, without injuries

AN INVESTIGATION OF A FIRE IN OUR FLASH DRYER REVEALED THAT DIESEL FUEL HAD COLLECTED IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF THE HEATER. WHEN THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON THE FUEL IGNITED CAUSING THE FIRE. THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED IN THE CHAMBER AND THERE WERE NO FLAMES OUTSIDE THE HEATER. THE ENTIRE INVESTIGATION IS NOT COMPLETE & A REPORT WILL FOLLOW UPON COMPLETION OF OUR INTERNAL INVESTIGATION

2003 · 5 incidents

October 15, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LOOSING A PLUG ON A GEAR BOX WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF OF HIS WRENCH AND HIS LEFT ELBOW STRUCK THE EDGE OF A BELT GUARD ON CONVEYOR 40117. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS NOT REQUIRED UNTIL 10-2 3-03, AT WHICH TIME IT BECAME REPORTABLE. EE WASPLACED ON MODIFIED WORK.

August 26, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING TRASH TO THE DUMPSTER WHEN HE SLIPPED IN A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE ROTOPACKER BASEMENT FLOOR AND HIT HIS KNEE ON A POLE.

May 15, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING WIRE ABOVE HIS HEAD FOR AN AIR FLOW CONTROL VALVE, WHEN HE FELT A POP AND STRAIN IN HIS NECK/UPPER BACK LEFT SIDE.

April 23, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ROTATING THE CRUSHER ROTOR TO CHECK THE GAP WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. HIS LEFT HAND WAS IN THE DOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROTOR. A CRUSHER BAR CRUSHED THE 5TH DIGIT OF HIS LEFT HAND.

January 14, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS IN A MANLIFT REMOVING AN ELECTRICAL BOX.THE ELECTRICAL BOX FELL ONTO A PAIN CAN THAT WAS LAYING ONT HE BOTTOM OF THE MANLIFT. THE BOX PUNCTURED THE PAINT CAN AND WHITE PAINT SPRAYED ALL OVER THE EE S FACE(EYE, NOSE, MOUTH, EARS) AND COVERED HIS HANDS.

2002 · 7 incidents

October 24, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall onto or against objects

EE ALLEGES THAT HE REPEATEDLY HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE STEERING COLUMN OF HIS ELECTRIC CART AS HE DISMOUNTED. HE ALLEGES THAT THIS OCCURRED OVER SEVERAL INCIDENENCES BUT HE DECIDED TO REPORT IT ON 10-24-02. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS PADDED TO PREVENT FURTURE INJURY.

August 8, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE AND A FORKLIFT MADE EYE CONTACT AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS WARNED BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. THE FORKLIFT DRIVER TURNED THE CORNER AND MISJUDGED HIS CLEARANCE FROM THE EMPL OYEE AND THE BACK OF THE FORKLIFT SWUNG AROUND AND FORKILFT DRIVER RAN OVER THE BACK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT ANKLE.

May 30, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE POSITIONING A SCREENER. THE SCREENER SLIPPED & LACERATED THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT RING FINGER. THE LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES.

May 3, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BACKHOE ON TRAILER, HE JUMPED OFF OF TRAILER AND INJURED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

April 15, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Struck against a moving object

WHILE BACKING OUT OF ROTOPACKER BLDG W/FORKLIFT, EE BACKED FORKLIFT INTO BLDG SUPPORT CROSS BEAMS. THE IMPACT JARRED HIS NECK & HE HIT HIS HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL. HE DID HAVE HARD HAT ON BUT T HE IMPACT CAUSED THE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ON HAT TO BREAK & HAT FLEW OFF. HE HAD A LACERATION ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

March 7, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE USING AN OVERHEAD STACKER CRANE, EE WAS MOVING A SMALL BLOWER FROM A PALLET TO THE BOTTOM OF THE STORAGE SHELF. WHILE POSITIONING THE BLOWER, THE WEIGHT SHIFTED & EE'S RIGHT THUMB WAS SM ASHED BETWEEN 2 BLOWERS.

January 16, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS DESCENDING STAIRS AND HIS RIGHT KNEE BECAME WEAK. HE STOPPED AND RESTED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND CONTINUED WALKING TO THE WAREHOUSE. HE STOPPED AGAIN AND PUT HIS WEIGHT ON HIS LEFT LEG BECAUSED HIS RIGHT KNEE BECAME WEAK AGAIN. HE STOOD THERE FORE SEVERAL MINUTES TRYING TO RELAX THE KNEE BUT COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT HIS LEG.

2001 · 7 incidents

December 3, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ASSISTING IN LOADING A CLUTCH HUB INTO THE BACK OF A PU TRUCK. THE LOAD SHIFTED ON THE FORKLIFT AND SLIPPED OFF OF THE FORKS. EE JAMMEDHIS ELBOW ON THE TRUCK BED AND HIS HAND WAS JAMMED BY THE CLUTCH HUB.

October 4, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HIS RIGHT WRIST BEGAN TO ACHE. HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT BUT SAY THAT DRIVING THE LOADER, HAUL TRUCK AND SHOVELING AGGRAVATES IT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED WORK STATUS.

September 20, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING AROUND THE CONE SECTION OF THE 81-500 SILO AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THIS BOTTOM PART OF THE CONE. HE WAS WEARING HIS HARD HAT. THE EE JAMMED HIS NECK. HE SUSTAINED A CERVICAL STRAIN/ SPRAIN AND WILL REQUIRE MODIFIED WORK.

June 12, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Omya California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAINTENANCE TEAM WAS LOWERING A HEAVY STEEL TABLE AT THE ROLLER MILL #2 MILL BASE. THE SENIOR MECHANIC INSTRUCTED THE OTHERS TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. AS THE TABLE WAS BEING LOWERED, IT FELL TO ONE SIDE AND PINCHED THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT ARM BETWEEN THE TABLE AND THE MILL CONCRETE BASE. THE TEAM WAS USING A CHAIN-FALL BUT SHOULD HAVE USED ADDITIONAL LIFTING DEVICES TO CONTROL TABLE.

March 30, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LOOSENING A CONVEYOR TAIL PULLEY WHEN THE ADJUSTING NUT CAME LOOSE AND THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND SLIPPED, STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS FOREARM ONTO THE CONVEYOR FRAMEWORK.

March 5, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE LID ON THE MAINTENANCE DEPT TOOL BOX AND HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN THE HINGE.

January 18, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE KUFTED TRAILER RAMPS WITH ANOTHER EE AND SET THEM IN THE BACK OF THE RANGER PICKUP TRUCK. THEN HE AND ANOTHER EE UNLOADED THE TRAILER RAMPS. THE EE ALLEGES THE TRAILER RAMPS WEIGHED 200LBS. BUT CHOSE TO LIFT THEM AS OPPOSED TO USING A FORKLIFT OR OTHER TYOES OF MECHANICAL LIFTS. EE FAILED TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT. THE EMPLOYER DID NOT FIND OUT UNTIL 1-25-01. 1ST LOST TIME DAY 1-24

2000 · 4 incidents

December 28, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A COMPUTER BACK TOGETHER. WHILE LOWERING THE COMPUTER CASE, HE LACERATED HIS FINGER ON THE LOCKING METAL TAB ON THE CASE,REQUIRING TWO STITCHES.

December 12, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Omya California · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON THE BACK OF THE SERVICE TRUCK, PICKED UP LARGE OIL DRAIN PAN WHEN A GUST OF WIND CAME UP AND BLEW HIM OFF OF THE TRUCK. HE LANDED ON A SOFT BERM AND WAS NOT INJURED AT THE T IME. HE REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT SEVERAL DAYS LATER.

August 23, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED UP ONTO THE FOURTH PALLET HIGH IN A STACK OF PALLETS SO I COLUD REACH A LOOSE BOARD AT THE TOP OF THE STACK. AS EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE BOARD, THE RING ON LEFT RING FINGER GOT CA UGHT ON A NAIL AND AS EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF THE PALLETS LEFT RING FINGER WAS AMPUTATED.

April 7, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A STEEL BAR TO DISLODGE ROCKS AT THE TRANSFER POINT OF CONVEYOR 103. EE HIT HER HAND ON THE INSIDE OF THE STEEL ROCK BOX.

1999 · 6 incidents

December 16, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall down stairs

THE TREATING PHYSICIAN STATES THAT A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION OF OUR EE, (ANGINA) WAS WHAT CREATED A SYNCOPE EPISODE (FAINT OR BLACKOUT) ALLOWING THE EE TO FALL APPROX 10 FEET DOWN A STAIRWAY, C REATING THE INJURIES.

September 22, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STNAIDNG OUTSIDE THE CAB OF LOADER 2986. ANOTHER EE HANDED HIM A CHOCK. HE GRABBED THE CHOCK (60#) AND AS HE SAT IT ON THE LOADER PLATFORM, HE SMASHED HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE CHOCK AND THE GRADER.

September 8, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HOOKED TWO CHAIN HOISTS TOGETHER TO PULL A HOPPER LINER INTO PLACE. THE HOOK ON ONE OF THE VCHAIN HOISTS SPREAD OPEN, RELEASING IT FROM THE OTHER CHAIN HOIST, AND HIT THE EE ON THE RIGHT LE G.

April 16, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

RETRACTING GANGWAY AFTER LOADING TRUCK, RETRACTING PULL ROPE BROKEN, EE PULLED FROM BOTTOM BROKEN SECTION OF ROPE. UPON DOING SO, HE STRAINED HIS BACK. LOWER BACK MUSCLE STRAIN.

March 22, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal hand loader, hand trammer MACHINERY
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLER WAS USING A MAKITA MITER SAW TO CUT ALUMINUM TRACT FOR OFFICE CUBICAL. TOOTH IN SAW BLAD BROKE, KICKED TRACT BACKWARD KNOCKING HAND INTO SAW BLADE LACERATING RIGHT INDEX FINGER WHIC H REQUIRED SUTURES.

January 11, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WS BENT OVER IN AN AWKWARD POSITION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A SILO LID AND STRAINED HIS LWOER BACK. HE WAS RETURNED TO WROK THE SAME DAY TO HIS REGULAR DEPARTMENT BUT HAD THE RESTRI CTIONS OF NOT LIFTING OVER 30 POUNDS. HE WAS PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.

1998 · 5 incidents

December 21, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE MOVED A STACK OF PALLETS WITH FORKLIFT, HE HIT A BUMP IN THE ASPHALT PALLETS JUMPED & DUST & PARTICLES FLEW INTO HIS FACE. EE WAS ISSUED SAFETY GLASSES BUT FAILED TO WEAR THEM THIS ACCI DENT IS REPORTABLE BECAUSE EE RECD MEDICATION

July 28, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall from machine

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINED TO ACCESS THE TOP OF TRUCK TRAILERS AT SARD FACILITY BY SAF-T PLATFORMS ONLY. DRIVER ACCESSED THE TOP OF TRAILER WITHOUT FALL PROTECTION, HE SLIPPED AND FELL 12'2"TO ASPHA LT PAVEMENT. WAS FLOWN TO SAN BERNARDINO CNTY TRAUMA UNIT. INJURY-BACK SPRAIN (STRAIN,LOWER RT THUMB BROKE.) HOME RECOVERY.

June 19, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ON TRUCK #3252 AND WAS LOWERING A HOSE WITH AN AIR GUN ON THE END OF IT TO THE GROUND LEVEL. THE EE WAS BENT OVER AND HAD HIS ARMS EXTENDED OUT WHEN HE FELT MUSCLE SPASMS IN HI S BACK. EMPLOYEE ONLY REPORTED THE INCIDENT ON 6/19/98 AND DIDN'T WANT MEDICAL TREATMENT. ON 8/11/98 HE REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH BACK, MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS ARRANGED, PLACED ON MODIFIED WORK.

June 2, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PULLING A JACK OFF OF A JACK STAND, IT TIPPED, AND SMASHED THE MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND

March 4, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO CONNECT AN AIR HOSE TO HIS TEREX TRUCK. THE FITTING ON THE END OF THE HOSE WAS FROZEN WITH SNOW AND ICE. THE EMPLOYEE HIT THE END OF THE AIR HOSE AGAINST THE TIRE TO DIS LODGED THE ICE. HE LOOKED AT THE FITTING TO SEE IF THE ICE HAD BROKEN AWAY ADN THE AIR LINE RELEASED AIR. AIR AND SNOW WAS BLOWN INTO EMPLOYEE'S FACE AND EYES. EYES ONLY IRRITATED, NO INJURY.

1997 · 7 incidents

July 25, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RUNNING IN BATH HOUSE TO ANSWER THE PHONEHIS LEFT ARM STRUCK A PIECE OF METAL ON WINDOW SILL. ARM WAS LACERATED, REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION (STITCHES). EE RETD TO WORK NO LOST TIME

June 17, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WS DISMOUNTING FROM HIS FORKLIFT AND HIT HIS KNEE ON TH METAL FRAME. THE METAL FRAME WAS ROUND AND NOT SHARP BUT THE CONTUSION RESULTED INA LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

June 14, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

REACHING FOR LUNC. CUT ARM ON A PIECE OF METAL.

June 8, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator ELECTRICAL
Omya California · Contact with electrical current

EE WAS REMOVING A SUPER SACK FROM THE SUPER SACK FILLING MACHINE AND ALLEGES HE WAS SHOCKED BY STATIC ELECTRICITY, CAUSING HIM TO FALL DOWN. EE COULD NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEN. HIS CO W ORKER FOUND HIM AND SAID HE WAS LAYING ON HIS SIDE DROOLING AND HAD AN ALTERED LEVEL OF CONSIOUSNESS. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOPITAL AND WAS RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK. SEE ATTACH NOTE.

June 6, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CHANGING THE POSITION OF THE RECLAIM SLIDE GATE. SLIDE GATE WAS SUPPORTED BY CHAIN HOIST. THERE WAS SLACK IN CHAIN OF CHAIN HOIST. SLIDEGATE WAS JAMMED SO EMP PICKED UP ROCK TO HIT IT AND PLACED LEFT HAND BY EXCESS CHAIN. CHAIN PINCHED FINGERS WHEN SLIDE GATE BECAME DISLODGED.

April 25, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE 50 LBS BAGS OF CALCIUM CARBONATE OUT OF A CHUTE. HE WAS USING A SCRAPER TOOL AND ONE OF THE BAGS FELL ON THE HANDLE CAUSING THE SCRAPER PORTION OF THE TOOL TO BOU NCE UP AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

April 11, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A 50 LB BAG OF CALCIUM CARBONATE FROM A MOVING CONVEYOR BELT, SLIPPED AND HIS LEFT ARM WENT BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR BELT AND THE FIRST STATIONARY ROLLER.

1996 · 5 incidents

November 11, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS TRYING TO UNLATCH A HOPPER WITH A BAR AND AS HE PUSHED UPWARD, HE HEARD HIS LEFT WRIST POP.

July 23, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS STANDING BENEATH AN 85 TON TEREX HAUL TRUCK. HE HAD HIS KNEES BENT SO HE COULD LOOK AT THE ENGINE. TWISTED TO GRAB TOOL AND HEARD HIS KNEE POP.

May 13, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED PAIN AND SWELLING OF HIS LEFT HAND. HE COULD NOT THINK OF ANYTHING HE DID TO INJURE HIS HAND AT WORK OR HOME SO HE IS ALLEGING IT WAS CAUSED BY TYING SUPERSACKS.

May 2, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE DROVE INTO THE EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO GE TOUT OF HIS VEHICLE, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO SEE A PHYSICIAN ON 5-3-96 AT WH ICH TIME THE ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE. HE WAS PLACED ON MODIFIED WORK AND WAS PRESCRIBED A KNEE BRACE. THE EMPLOYEE HAD NOT CLOCKED IN FOR WORK BUT HIS INTENT WAS TO DO SO.

March 24, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN THE TRUCK LOADING AREA AND RUBBED HIS EYE. HE FELT A FOREIGN OBJECT IN HIS LEFT EYE. HE DID NOT KNOW IT IT BLEW IN BECAUSE OF THE WINDY DESERT CONDITIONS OR WHETHER IT GOT INTO HIS E YE WHEN HE RUBBED IT.

1995 · 8 incidents

December 5, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SECURING A FRAME HOUSING TO A HAULAGE TRUCK WITH A CHAIN BINDER. THE HANDLE OF THE CHAIN BINDER SLIPPED AND HIT EMPLOYEE'S FACE. THE BLOW TO THE EMPLOYEE'S HEAD AREA KNOCKED HIM OUT. THERE WERE NO FACIAL, HEAD, OR NECK FRACTURES. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THECHIN AREA AND ONE BROKEN TOOTH AND TWO CHIPPED TEETH.

October 17, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING THE SWEEPER AND HE RAN OVER A POTHOLE AND JARRED HIS BACK.

September 29, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Omya California · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EMP ATTEMPTED TO UMBRIDGE ROTARY FEEDER, UNSCREWED THA XAP WITH A CRESCENT WRENCH, AND STUCK HIS FINGER INSIDE THE OPENING. HE FAILED TO LOCK OUT THE ENERGIZED EQPT. HIS RT MIDDLE FINGER CONTA CTED THE BLADES OF THE FEEDER & AMPUTATED THE RTDISTAL DIGIT OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER.

September 25, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CHANGING TEETH ON A LOADER. THE LOADER BUCKET WAS RAISED APPROX. 31/2 TO 4 FEET HIGH. EE PLACED THE REPLACEMENT TEETH ON BUCKET AND AS HE WAS HAMMERING ONE OF THE PINS IN A TOOTH, ANOTH ER ONE FELL OFF AND ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT. EE WAS WEARING STEEL TOE BOOTS. FOOT WAS INJURED ABOVE THE STEEL SECTION.

August 30, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE CHANGING THE BLADE ON THE 16GCATERPILLAR GRADER. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES LIFTED UP ON THE BLADE AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

August 24, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE HELPING MECHANICS WORK ON 82 PALLETIZER, EE PUT A RATCHET BETWEEN THE GUIDE TABLE AND FRAME. THE GUIDE TABLE SLIPPED AND PINCHED THE END OF THIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER. EE HAD LEATHER GLOVE S ON.

August 16, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING 50 LB BAGS OF LIMESTONE FROM ONE PALLET AND TRANSFERRING IT TO ANOTHER PALLET, EE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. EE DID NOT GO TO A PHYSICIAN UNTIL 8-17-95. HIS FIRST LOST WORK DAY WAS 8-18-95 AT WHICH TIME THIS ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE.

July 22, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE LIFTING A 55 GALLON DRUM THAT HAD FILTERS INSIDE OF IT. HE WAS INJURED ON 7-22-95 BUT WAS NOT SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN UNTIL 8-14-95, AT WHICH TIME THE INJURY B ECAME REPORTABLE.

1994 · 5 incidents

December 1, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND DUMPING 50 POUND BAGS OF LIMESTONE IN THE RECLAIM HOPPER. HE LIFTED THE 50 POUND BAGS WITH HIS ARMS FULLY EXTENDED WHILE BENDING OVER AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 8, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS BENDING OVER TO WALK UNDER THE EE PROTECTIVE BARRIER ON THE UNDER CRUSHER CONVEYOR, AT WHITE KNOB QUARRY. HIS HARD HAT FELL OFF AND AS HE PICKED IT UP HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A BOLT THAT WAS STICKING OUT OF THE EE PROTECTIVE BARRIER.

October 21, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES HE DEVELOPED A LUMP IN HIS WRIST FROM REPETITIVE MOTION STABBING BAGS ON SPOUTS OF PACKING MACHINES.

October 17, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHT WORK AREA, DUST, & LIGHTING. EE WAS INSTALLING DIVERTER CHUTE ON TOP OF SILO INSIDE HANDRAILS. TO ASSIST IN PLACING CHUTE HE CLIMBED UP TO4-5 LEVEL & WAS ATTEMPTING TO TIE-OFF HIS LANYAR D WHEN CHUTE SHIFTED KNOCKING HIM OFF CAUSING HIM TO FALL STRIKING HIS BACK R SIDE ON RAILING. SIGNALMAN WAS FACING AWAY SIGNALLING CRANE & DID NOT SEE INDIVIDUAL CLIMB TO FALL LOCATION.

January 3, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED 11/11/93 & FAILED TO REPORT IT. HE CLIMBED UP A LADDER ON A GRADER & TWISTED KNEE. KEPT POPPING UNTIL INCIDENT OF 1/3/94. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO REPORT 2ND INCIDENT. WHILE CLIMBING FROM UNDERNEATH A 992 C LOADER HIS KNEE POPPED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME WITH PAIN. SUPERVISOR WITNESSED EMPLOYEE LIMPING ON 1/11/94 @ WHICH TIME EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO A PHYSICIAN & REPORTA

1993 · 11 incidents

December 27, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONTRACTOR EE WAS INJURED WHILE PUSHING A PALLET OF LIMESTONE DOWN A GRAVITY ROLLER CONVEYOR.

September 21, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING HIS HARD HAT. HE COULD NOT GET THE PLASTIC HEADBAND TO SNAP ONTO BUTTON. HE GRABBED A RUSTY PIECE OF METAL AND TRIED TO USE IT TO PUSH PLASTIC HEADBAND ONTO BUTTON, SL IPPED, AND LACERATED HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

September 1, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN REPAIRS BEING MADE ON A TRACK DRILL USING AN AIR GRINDER. THE GRINDER BLADE CONTACTED A BOLT/STUD CAUSING THE GRINDER TO SHIFT BACK & THE BLADE TO CONTACT & CUT HIS LEFT HAND IN THE AREA ABOVE HIS KNUCKLES.

August 2, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HAND LOADING RAILROAD TIES ON FORKS OF FORKLIFT TO BLOCK TRUCK TIRES IN STORAGE AS HE STEPPED BACKWARDS HIS FOOT BROKE THROUGH AN OLD PALLET, CAUSING A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT HIP. EE D ID NOT WANT A MEDICAL EXAMINATION AT THE TIME OFTHE INCIDENT. AUG 9 HE REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT AT WHICH TIME THIS INCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE BY DEFINITION.

June 2, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING ON GROUND, PLACED A 24" PIPE WRENCH ON A FITTING ON AN ANTI-FREEZE PUMP AND BEFORE HE ATTEMPTED TO LOOSEN THE FITTING, HE HAD A MUSCLE SPASM IN HIS BACK AND FELT A SHARP PAIN.

May 18, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE PARKED VECHILE LEFT ENGINE RUNNING WITH MANUAL SHIFTER IN NUETRAL. EE DISEMBARKED VEHICLE AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD DOWN AN APPROX. 15 TO 16 PERCENT GRADE. EE ATTEMPTED TO STOP VEHICLE VE HICLE ROLLED ONTO EE AND PINNED HIM.

May 10, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

TWO EMPLOYEE WERE MOVING A 55 GALLON DRUM HALF FULL OF LIKMESTONE. THE DRUM HAD A SHARP TOP INNER EDGE. AS THE EMPLOYEES ATTEMPTED TO LIFT THE DRUM UP ONTO PALLET, THEIR THUMBS WERE CUT ON T HE SHARP EDGE. THIS EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES AND LACERATED HIS RIGHT THUMB WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE HAD ASUPERVICAL LACERATION OF THE RIGHT THUMB AND IS NOT REPORTABLE.

April 26, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED STABING ALL OF THE BAGS AND DECIDED TO CLEAN UP BROKEN BAGS AROUND ROTOPACKER. HE FAILED TO LOCK OUT ROTATING ROTOPACKER, BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A BAG WHEN THE SADDLE CAME FORWARD AND CAUGHT THE BACK OF HIS EAR, PUSHING IT AGAINST THE BAG GUIDE CAUSING A 1 1/4" TEAR OF HIS LEFT EAR.

April 8, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS MAKING REPAIRS ON BROKEN CONDUIT AND CABLES AND SLIPPED ON ROCK SPILLAGE LANDING ON RIGHT KNEE EE DID NOT WANT MEDICAL TREATMENT WHEN ACCIDENT FIRST OCCURRED HE REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATM ENT ON 4-19-93, AND SAID HIS KNEE WAS STILL HURTING HIM HE WAS SENT FOR A MEDICAL EVALUATION AT THE TIME.

March 17, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Omya California · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF TRADING PRODUCT WAREHOUSE AND HAD A MUSCLE SPASM IN HIS LOWER BACK, WAREHOUSE FLOOR WAS LEVEL, MADE OUT OF CONCRETE, AND NO TRIPPING SOURCES NOTED. EMPLOYEE COULD N OT RECALL DOING ANY TYPE OF ACTIVITY TO HURT HISBACK. HE SAID HE FELT TINGLING BEFORE ARRIVING AT WORK.

January 8, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE 82060 PACKER SPOUT HE PUT A 3/8IN ROUND STOCK ROD INTO SPOUT HIT THE ON SWITCH PUSHED THE ROD DEEPER INTO SPOUT & ROD SHOT OUT PUNCTURING PALM OF HIS RT HAN D EMPLOYEE FAILED TO USED DESIGNATED HOSE OR PROCEDURE WHILE DOING THIS JOB TASK

1992 · 1 incident

January 10, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager MACHINERY
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING AIR DUCTS WITH A HAND POWER DRILL IN THE RECLAIM TUNNEL.HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.WHEN HIS SHIFT WAS OVER AND HE WAS DRIVING HOME,HE FELT IRRITATION IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

1991 · 6 incidents

August 11, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN UNDER PHYSICIAN'S CAR FOR A NON-WORK RELATED INJURY TO HIS RIGHT KNEE SUREGER SCHEDULED 8-1391. LAST SCHEDULED WORKDAY 8-12-91. HE SLIPPED IN MUD ON 8-11-91 AND FINISHED WO RKING HIS SHIFT. HE DID NOT REPORT TO WORK ON 8-12-91 AND ALLEGED HIS KNEE HURT. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NOTE. PER EMPLOYEE'S DOCTOR, NO ADDITIONAL INJURY TO KNEE, EMPLOYEE STILL SCHEDULED TO H

July 30, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING HOSE WITH CUTTERS HIT FRONT TOOTH WITH CUTTERS

July 16, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES PREVIOUS INJURIES WERE AGGRAVATED BY REPETITIVE MOTION OF DRIVING AN 85 TON-AUTOMATIC HAUL TRUCK AND HE IS UNABLE TO DO HIS JOB.

May 14, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales OTHER
Omya California · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TOWARDS THE SHIPPING OFFICE, SHE FELT LIKE PASSING OUT AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HER. SHE WAS TAKEN INSIDE AND BEGAN TO HYPERVENTILATE. EMPLOYEE WAS BREATHING BUT WAS UNREASPONSIVE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES W3RE CALLED. EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HYPERVENTILATION WAS BROUGHT ON BY ANXIETY AND STRESS DUE TO CONFLICT BETWEEN HER AND HER SUPERVISOR.

April 18, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING PRY BAR TO UNPLUG RECLAIM SYSTEM

April 4, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BOX, WEIGHING APPROX. 30 LBS, OUT OF THE TRUNK OF HIS CAR AND TRIPPED AND FELL OVER THE CAR STOP IN THE PARKING LOT.

1990 · 8 incidents

November 6, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Omya California · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON APRON FEEDER AT WHITE KNOB QUARRY AND FOREIGN OBJECT BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE HAD ON SAFETY CUTTING GLASSES. EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 11-7-90. HE THOUGHT HE JUST HAD DUST IN HIS EYES DUE TO AN EXTRREMELY WINDY DAY AND THAT IT WOULD WASH OUT. ON 11-7-90 HE RECEIVED MIDICAL TREATMENT AS HE HAD A FOREIGN OBJECT IN HIS RIGHT EYE WHICH

September 12, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF BOBCAT AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED INBETWEEN THE BUCKET AND THE MACHINE BODY. THE BOBCAT WAS SHUT DOWN, BUCKET IN DOWN POSITION ON THE GROUND AND BRAKES WERE SET.

September 11, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall from machine

AS EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A LADDER OF HIS TRUCK HE TWISTED HIS RT ANKLE WHILE STEPPING TO THE GROUND EMPLOYEE DID NOT WANT MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 09-13-90 HIS FIRST LOST TIME DAY WOU LD BE 09-14-90

June 28, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE CLIMBING INTO HIS TRUCK, WIND BLEW TRUCK DOOR HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A LACERATION TO THE HEAD REQUIRING STITCHES. EMPLOYEE HAD HIS HARD HAT ON, HOWEVER THE D OOR KNOCKED IT OFF.

May 1, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING BEARINGS ON CLASSIFIER USING CHISEL PC OF METAL WENT IN L HAND. MED TREAT TO REMOVE FOREIGN BODY.

February 22, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Fall from machine

DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE OF LOCKNUT ON FORKLIFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF CAUSING FORKLIFT TO SKID INTO A PALLET & EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND EMPLOYEE WAS RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK BUT CALLED IN & DIDNT SHOW UP FOR WORK AS HE WAS TOO SORE

February 21, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HAD A PREVIOUS INJURY IN 1984 AND SURGERY IN 1987. OCCASIONALLY OLD INJURY IS EXACERBATED BY DIFFERENT TASKS EMPLOYEE DOES. EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND CLEANING OMYA YARD DURING HIS SHIF T. THE NEXT MORNING, HE CALLED IN AND CLAIMED HIS LEFT ELBOW WAS ACHING. HE WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR FOR EVALUATION.

1989 · 15 incidents

December 14, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING 50 LBS BAGS FROM A BELT CONVEYOR ONTO A PALLET. WHILE TAKING A BAG FROM THE BELT CONVEYOR AND TURNING TO PUT THE BAG ONTO THE PALLET HE STRETCHED OR PULLED A MUSCLE IN HI S RIGHT SHOULDER.

November 16, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY
Omya California · Struck by falling object

LEFT LITTLE FINGER CUT WHILE DRILLING LIFTER HOLES ON STEEP GROUND FOR ROAD.DRILL IN NEAR HORIZONTAL POSITION FRO DRILLING LIFTER HOLES.DRILL STEM VIBRATED LOOSE FROM HOLDER AND FELL AGAINST L ITTLE FINGER.

October 10, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MAN WAS FILLING SUPERSACKS & STANDING BESIDE THE FORKLIFT OPERATING HOIST CONTTROL LEVERS WITH THE HAND BRAKE SET & SHIFT LEVER IN NUETRAL FORKLIFT SURGED BACKWARD & CAUGHT THE MANS LEFT ANKLE BETWEEN SIDE OF THE MACHINE & A STACK OF WOOD PALLETS

September 30, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING STAPLER WITH HER RIGHT HAND CASUED INFLAMATION AND SWELLING OF MIDDLE JOINT OF THE RING FINGER OF HER RIGHT HAND.

September 7, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Struck against a moving object

MECHANIC DRIVING PICKUP DOWN 18% GRADE MINE ROAD.RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL ,VEERED INTO RIGHT DITCH AND ROLLED OVER ONTO SIDE.

August 9, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Fall from machine

RIDING AS PASSENGER ON ELEC WORK CART GOING FROM WEST TO EAST BY SOUTH SUDE OF CRUSHER BLDG,CART SLID SIDEWAYS ON SLIPPERY WET LIMESTONE DUST.CMAME TO SUDDEN STOP THREW MAN OUT AND HE LANDED O N PAVEMENT ON HIS HEAD.

June 20, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN EMPTIED A DUMP HOPPER AND WHILE TRIMING TO PUT THE BOX OF THE UNTI BACK DOWN INTO LOCKED POSITION HE CAUGHT THE INDEX FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE BENT HOPPER RELEASE HANDLE AND THE SIDE OF THE HOPPER BOX.

May 16, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

REMOVNG BAGS I N BAGHOUSE STANDING O;N CATWALK LOST BALANCE FELL TO BOTTOM OF BAGOUSE.

May 6, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE LADY WAS A PASSENGER WHILE BEING INSTRUCTED IN THE OPERATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL 400 SCRAPLOADER HOLDING ONTO THE DOOR FRAME WITH HER LEFT HAND THE DOOR SWUNG CLOSED & CAUGHT THE TIPS OF T WO FINGERS CAUSING CONTUSIONS

March 27, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE MAN WAS THROWING AN OVER-WEIGHT BAG INTO A HOPPER AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS SHOULDER.

March 6, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall from machine

THW MAN WAS COVERING PALLETS WHEN PLASTIC ON A FLATBED TRUCK, WALKING CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE TRUCK BED HE SLIPPED OFF THE EDGE OF THE TRUCK BED AND FELL TO THE PAVEMENT BELOW.

March 2, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Omya California · Struck by flying object

THE MAN WAS WORKING ON A CONVEYOR TOOK OFF HIS GOGGLES TO CLEAN THEM. AND THE WIND BLEW SAND IN HIS EYE.

February 13, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MAKING REPAIRS TO PROCESS MACHINE THE MAN PULLED UPON A WHEEL PULLER TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE PULLER CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK

February 8, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Struck against a moving object

LADY WAS A PASSENGER ON A SMALL ELECTRIC POWERED UTILITY TRUCK & THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL ON A PATCH OF ICE & TURNED THE VEHICLE ON ITS SIDE CAUSING A STRAIN TO THE CERVICAL SPINE

January 18, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN HAD SUSTAINED A SLIGHT MUSCLE STRAIN IN HIS BACK THE EVENING OF 1-17-89 AND THEN AGGRAVATED THE STRAIN LIFTING AND DRAGGING A LARGE GATE TO OPEN IT. THE GATE WAS IN NEED OF REPAIRS AND DRAGGING THE GROUND.

1988 · 16 incidents

December 27, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Fall from piled material

THE MAN W AS COUNTING AND TYING SUPERSACKS INTO BUNDLES WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE PILE OF SUPERSACKS AND SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

October 4, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS MAN WAS RESTACKING 50 LB SACKS FROM ONE PALLET ONTO ANOTHER PALLET

September 23, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS MAN WAS SACKING SACKS AND STACKING THEM ON PALLETS.

September 12, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS MAN WAS SACKING 50 LB SACKS & STACKING THEM ON PALLETS.

August 30, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS SACKING 50LB. SACKS AND STACKING THEM ON A PALLET.

August 8, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS SACKING RECEIVING SACKS FROM A CONVEYOR & STACKING THEM ON A PALLET & APPARENTLY PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK

August 8, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IN A SACKING OPERATION THE MAN WAS RE. 50 LB. SACKS FROM A CONVEYOR REMOVING SACKS FROM A SACKING MACHINE AND STACHING SACKS ON A PALLET.

July 21, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Omya California · Rubbed or abraded

WHEN WORKING ON CONVERYOR CATWALKS OR OTHER HARD SURFACES IN KNEELING POSITION LEFT KNEE BECOMES IRRITATED & SWELLS UP.

July 20, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HELPING A CREW RUN NEW 2'' AIR LINE -STEEL PIPE-IN TRENCH AND SUPPORTING PIPE WITH ROCK FOR ALIGNMENT.ANOTHER MAN THREW DOWN ROCK AND MANS FINGER WAS STRUCK BY ROCK AND WAS SMASHED BETWEEN ROC K AND PIPE.

June 15, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS SACKING 50-POUND SACKS OF LIMESTONE AND PLACING THE BAGS ON A PALLET AND SHE REPORTED THAT BECAUSE OF THE WAY SHE TWESTED HER BODY, SHE PULLED A MUSCLE ON THE SIDE TOWARD THE BACK.

June 8, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BATCH SAMPLES FROM A ROLLER MILL WERE BEING COLLECTED BY EMPLOYEE IN 55 GAL DRUMS DRUMS WEIGHTED ABOUT 300LBS.EACH & WERE SITTING ON DOLLIES WITH WORN-OUT CASTERS EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A FULL DR UM WHEN A CASTER MALFUNCTIONED ANOTHER DOLLY CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP THEREBY CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN MUSCLES IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER & LOWER BACK

March 22, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN HAD JUST FINISHED FILLING A TRANSMISSION WITH GREASE TURNED AWAY TO ROLL UP THE HOSE,AND FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

March 18, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN MAN WAS STACKING THE 50 LB. SACKS ONTO PALLET HIS KNEE GAVE WAY & HE FELL DOWN.

March 15, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Omya California · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS MAN IS AN EXECUTIVE HANDLING AND DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO DIFFICULT ADMINISTRATIVE AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS PROBLEMS.STRESSINDUCED TRAUMA TO THE SHOULDER AND NECK MUSCLES RESULTED.

March 14, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING AN EMPTY WOODEN PALLET FROM A STACK OF PALLETS 2-3 FT HIGH TO PLACE THE PALLET INTO POSITION FOR SACKING AND PATTETIZING SACKS WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER BACK

February 9, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS CATCHING AND STACKING 52 LB BAGS AT THE END OF CONVEYOR OR PRODUCTION LINE AND DEVELOPED A LOW BACK MUSCLE STRAIN

1987 · 9 incidents

December 24, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS LIF7ING AND PULLING ON A BLOWER UNIT TO RELOCATE IT AND CAUSED A TRAUMA THAT RESULTED IN PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 14, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN LIFTED 5 BOX OF STEEL PARTS FROM A CART TO MOVE THE BOX ONTO A PALLET. LIFTING THE HEAVY BOX BY HIMSELF CAUSED A TRAUMA THAT RESULTED IN PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 27, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FILLING 50 LB S5CKS WITH PRODUCT AND STACKING SACKS ONTO PALLET.BACK BEGAN TO HURT AND GOT WORKSSE AS HE CONTINUED TO WORK.

September 30, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING A STORED CABLE FROM A RIPPER BAR ON THE BACK OF A DOZER THE CABLE BEING REMOVED CAUGHT THE HOOK OF A SCEOND CABLE CAUSING IT TO COME LOOSE AND HIT THE INJURED PERSON AB OVE THE LEFT EY9 MAKING A CUT THAT REQUIRED FIVE STITCHES TO CLOSE.

September 8, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS FI5LING 50 LB BAGS OF LIMESTONE AND STACKING BAGS ON PALLETS BECAUSR HE WAS INEXPERIENCED IN THIS JOB TASK HE DEVELOPED BILATERAL HYPERTROPHY IN HIS WRISTS

August 17, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING AND STACKING 50 LB BAGS OF LIMESTONE ON A PALLET AS HE WAS TURNING TO PLACE THE BAG ON A PALLET AND MADE AN AWKWARD MOVEMENT HE DISLOCATED HIS LEFT KNEE

July 21, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING AND STACKING 50 LB BAGS OF LIMESTONE ON A PALLET THROUGH REPEATED MOTIONS EMPLOYEE STRAINED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK

April 7, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omya California · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BE3DING CONDUIT WITH A MANUAL CONDUIT BENDER WHEN THE BENDER SLIPPED & CAUSED HIM TO STRIKE HIS RIGHT HAND AGAINST A GUARD RAIL.

February 1, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING ACROSS OFFICE & TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF TORN LINOLEUM FLOOR COVERING. SHE PUT HER LEFT HAND OUT & GRABBED A DESK TO KEEP FROM FALLING RESULTING IN SPRAINED MUSCLES IN LEFT S HOULDER & ARM. 3

1986 · 5 incidents

December 26, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING AND STACKING 50 LB BAGS OF LIMESTONE ON A PALLET AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER

December 19, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Omya California · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS DRIVING3A FORKLIFT AND STACKING PALLETS OF BAGGED LIMESTONE IN A WAREHOUSE WHEN SOME DUST BLEW IN HIS FACE AND EMBEDDED A SAMLL FOREIGN OBJECT IN RIGHT EYE

September 19, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TR2ING TO LIFT ACHAIN LINK FENCE GATE 20 FT LONG X 9 FT HIGH BY HIMSELF THE GATE WAS TOO HEAVY FOR ONE PERSON TO LIFT AND IT FELL ON THE EMPLOYEE THE RAZOR WIRE AND BARBED WIRE AT TACHED TO THE T2P OF THE GATE CUT THE EMPLOYEE WHEN THE GATE FELL ON HIM.

July 22, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omya California · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5CKING 50LBS.BAGS OF LIMESTONE ON A PALLET.HE REACHED TO PICK UP A BAG & WHEN HE TURNED TO PLACE THE BAG ON THE PALLET HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

June 16, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CA7CHING 50LB BAGS OF LIMESTONE FROM A CONVEYOR BELT & STACKING THEM ON A PALLET HE WAS WALKING & MOVED TOO FAST WHILE PICKING UP A BAG & TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE

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