Mining Incidents

Pacific Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by USS Holdings Inc
St Louis, St Louis County, MO  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2300544

Pacific Plant has $82K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 17 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
108
Years on record
1983–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
233
citations
42
significant & substantial
$82,216
proposed penalties
$69,698
paid to date
85% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $12,518 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
118
inspections on record
3,173
inspection hours
7.3
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.
233 citations across 3,173 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Pacific Plant has $82K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 17 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.
$82K
proposed penalties
$70K
current assessed
$70K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
225 assessments are final orders; 17 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-12-01.
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 29,939 2 0 66.8
2025 Q3 28,593 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 28,895 4 1 138.4
2025 Q1 26,829 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 25,001 4 1 160.0
2024 Q3 26,554 4 0 150.6
2024 Q2 24,926 1 0 40.1
2024 Q1 26,919 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 24,811 11 0 443.4
2023 Q3 28,918 6 0 207.5
2023 Q2 27,207 22 3 808.6
2023 Q1 27,088 41 15 1513.6
2022 Q4 27,850 1 0 35.9
2022 Q3 30,178 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 30,208 11 1 364.1
2022 Q1 27,597 3 1 108.7
2021 Q4 25,527 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 27,704 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 26,220 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 25,946 3 0 115.6
2020 Q4 23,039 1 0 43.4
2020 Q3 23,109 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 22,016 3 0 136.3
2020 Q1 26,500 3 1 113.2
2019 Q4 22,609 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 28,998 2 0 69.0
2019 Q2 27,431 1 0 36.5
2019 Q1 22,850 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 31,307 10 4 319.4
2018 Q3 35,221 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 32,588 6 3 184.1
2018 Q1 32,417 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 34,606 2 0 57.8
2017 Q3 27,284 9 0 329.9
2017 Q2 25,862 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 24,526 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 22,068 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 21,906 1 0 45.6
2016 Q2 22,443 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 22,633 2 0 88.4
2015 Q4 19,830 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 23,675 3 0 126.7
2015 Q2 23,409 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 25,518 2 0 78.4
2014 Q4 25,498 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 24,029 1 0 41.6
2014 Q2 21,185 4 0 188.8
2014 Q1 20,275 3 0 148.0
2013 Q4 19,931 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 20,729 2 1 96.5
2013 Q2 20,311 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 19,057 2 1 104.9
2012 Q4 18,624 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 19,214 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 20,045 2 0 99.8
2012 Q1 20,768 1 0 48.2
2011 Q4 18,063 1 0 55.4
2011 Q3 19,533 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 19,528 3 0 153.6
2011 Q1 18,978 1 0 52.7
2010 Q4 16,918 2 1 118.2
2010 Q3 17,835 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 16,579 3 0 181.0
2010 Q1 16,412 1 1 60.9
2009 Q4 15,173 3 0 197.7
2009 Q3 16,059 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 14,516 1 0 68.9
2009 Q1 15,647 4 1 255.6
2008 Q4 15,942 3 1 188.2
2008 Q3 18,828 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 18,975 2 0 105.4
2008 Q1 18,828 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 17,411 2 0 114.9
2007 Q3 19,328 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 20,867 1 0 47.9
2007 Q1 19,389 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 17,580 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 19,770 2 0 101.2
2006 Q2 18,481 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 18,703 3 0 160.4
2005 Q4 19,010 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 18,349 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 20,025 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 19,190 1 0 52.1
2004 Q4 19,463 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 19,305 1 0 51.8
2004 Q2 20,186 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 20,213 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 22,151 1 0 45.1
2003 Q3 22,120 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 22,845 1 0 43.8
2003 Q1 21,969 1 0 45.5
2002 Q4 22,024 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 22,530 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 22,441 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 22,772 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 22,621 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 23,111 1 0 43.3
2001 Q2 22,414 2 0 89.2
2001 Q1 21,624 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 22,881 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 21,348 7 1 327.9
2000 Q2 21,373 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 21,964 8 3 364.2
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

108 on file

2026 · 1 incident

January 31, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping free a frozen switch when they lost grip and stumbled backwards. Right knee injury occurred and employee was able to continue work activities until surgery restrictions put into place on 3/26/2026

2023 · 1 incident

January 6, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a lug in the left hand and cutting it with a porta band saw in the right hand. The porta band saw slipped and lacerated the left index finger and slightly cut the long finger. Employee received six sutures and was returned to work full duty, no restrictions, no prescriptions.

2022 · 3 incidents

December 8, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

While drilling holes for roof bolts and mesh with a jackleg drill, a section of roof fell on two miners. The individual for this report suffered fractures to the tibia, fibula, and 3 vertebrae.

December 5, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing shaft and bearing housing. Mounting bolt was not aligned. Employee used a pry bar to lift the housing in order to reposition the bolt. The employee reached under the housing and the pry bar slipped. Fourth finger was pinched between housing and mounting surface fracturing tip of finger and requiring stitches.

August 17, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employees working at the end of the day. Employees wearing full-face PAPRs. Employees noticed fan blades making contact with housing. Employees were on opposite sides of the fan unit. One employee rotated the fan side to find contact areas. Employee on the other side attempted to assist rotation and pinched finger between the pulley and fan belt.

2020 · 1 incident

March 5, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader MACHINERY
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was injured in the track mobile during a collision. *Second submission. Spoke with MSHA help desk 3/16 and had uploading error.

2018 · 3 incidents

July 10, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped over process line during clean up activities and rolled ankle. Felt they could self treat until 7/20/18 when they requested to see Dr. Evaluation with the Dr. on 7/20/18 discovered non-displaced fracture to distal fibula and placed on restrictions.

May 19, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing liner from ball mill. A pneumatic jack was holding the mill in place. The jack failed and the mill turned 180 degrees. An employee inside the mill was injured from the fall/flying debris.

April 8, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pushing a pallet into the bulk sacker and pinched a thumb on the rollers. 8 stitches was placed on the thumb.

2017 · 2 incidents

November 30, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating a loader in the pit, employee backed into a depression and jarred back. Employee requested medical treatment on 12/04/2017 and was given work restrictions.

September 5, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Fall from machine

The employee stated ee fell as ee was dismounting the truck.

2016 · 2 incidents

October 12, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going down 2 steps, rolled foot/ankle and suffered a fracture to 5th metatarsal.

September 21, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Maintenance employee was trying to unclog transport pipe, as they were attempting to pressurize pipe, end cap blew off and struck ee in hand.

2015 · 1 incident

November 17, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the Caribs Fall Protection unit for trucks. He reports that he felt a pop to his knee when he stepped over a magnetic gate. Afterwards he reported pain when walking. Employee received restricted duty from initial medical provider.

2014 · 3 incidents

September 15, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening bench vise and felt discomfort in his shoulder. Employee delayed medical treatment until 9/18/14.

September 2, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of company truck and had discomfort in hip. Employee delayed treatment until 9/11/14. Employee became reportable on 9/22/14 when he received physical therapy.

June 12, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while working on replacing an arm of the auto package system employee had to kneel on a chain conveyor. when employee moved off the conveyor for break, he felt stiffness in his back. employee did not receive medical attention until 7/10/14 as he thought pain would go away.

2012 · 3 incidents

May 21, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was attempting to close a railcar door latch. The latch wouldn't go down to the locking position. Employee then, using heel of his foot, kicked the latch to close completely.On 5/22 employee received x-ray for foot being swolle,diagnosed with inflammation in foot.

April 29, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went to turn around after picking up tools and felt sharp pain in knee. employee received MRI on May 16th indicating a tear in his meniscus.

February 15, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to cut a rubber hose with a utility knife. Employee was cutting towards his body and broke through the hose and his motion caused him to cut his leg with the utility knife. Cut was small and clean, back to work in 2 hours from hospital

2010 · 3 incidents

December 22, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving 50 lb bags on a pallet when he jammed his wrist. Did not seek medical treatment until 3/14/11 and became reportable when employee went to physical therapy on 3/21/11. Employee stayed at full duty the whole time.

March 26, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Customer's over the road truck driver was found unconscious near the truck scale.

February 12, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Maintenance employee was preparing to weld on 6DC9 dust collector. He was carrying a six foot step ladder on his right shoulder and a five-gallon bucket in his left hand. While walking around the dust collector, the employee fell on a maintenance access ladder. Employee suffered a contusion to the right elbow.

2009 · 1 incident

September 29, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported pain in right shoulder on 9/10/09 but didn't want to seek medical treatment as he though it was something minor. On 9/29/09 employee was attempting to release hand brake on a railcar when he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. Employee sent to medical center on 9/30/09 and was diagnosed with sprain in right rotator cuff.

2008 · 2 incidents

July 7, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting skaker deck apart to send off for repair. While attempting to remove motor from frame, part of the beam holding the motor would not come loose, as the cuts were not completely through the frame. Employee bent down to grab cutting torch when the weld broke causing the edge of the motor to contact the left side of employee's face.

March 3, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was wiping up oil from maintenance shop floor, while another employee was stacking three wooden pallets up. While cleaning floor, one pallet fell onto left index finger cutting it.

2007 · 2 incidents

July 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Feedbox on #5 mill was jammed up with ground silica material. Employee shut down mill and cleaned feedbox out. Employee started mill back up after completing cleaning. Feedbox again jammed up, due to fines from seperator. Air blast occurred splashing product into employee's eyes.

April 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was repositioning a 50lb bag of sand when he stepped on a pallet lift. The lift had a bolt break. The lift fell on the employee's foot. He went to doctor on 5-7-07. Doctor said looks like swelling; come back if anymore problems. Emp. went back during Sept. Doctor said surgery would take care of cyst on 9-10-07.

2006 · 3 incidents

November 28, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to empty a wheelbarrow of sand, while in the process of pushing the wheelbarrow, the employee stepped over a piece of grating that was bowed. The employee twisted his knee when he stepped on the grating. Employee did not go to doctor until 12/11/06. Employee waited to see if the swelling went down before going to see a doctor.

August 18, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

emp. was attempting to release hand brake on railcar. He grabbed a 3-foot bar and placed to release brake. emp, felt pain in left shoulder. Emp, went to doctor six days later. doctor said no findings, in 04/07 he asked for 2nd opinion. worker's comp and attorney have been disbuting claim. finally a specialist elected to have surgery. 1st day of work missed was 12/3/07

January 13, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was moving pipe with back hoe equipment, carrying pipe between the knuckle and using the bucket for support. Employee's safety glasses became fogged up due to cold weather. Employee stopped to wipe off glasses when the pipe fell into the water/sand area, which splashed up into employee's eye.

2005 · 2 incidents

November 3, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Rail car brakes not working properly.

March 13, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two employees were installing a press in the QA Lab, as they were lifting it into place one employee felt a pull in his left hip, resulting in a low back strain. The incident was not reported to management until 03/21/2005.

2004 · 2 incidents

November 18, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lumbar strain occured during normal work activities as a Micron Bagger. This entails lifting and turning with up to 50 lbs. of bagged material.

October 8, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured right wrist doing normal activities of processing whole grain sand samples. Was lifting buckets and splitting the samples down to run screen analysis.

2003 · 1 incident

June 10, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A HOIST OPERATED LOADING CHUTE FROM A HOLE OF A RAILCAR. THE CHUTE JAMMED AND THE HOIST TRIPPED ITS OVERLOAD. EE PLACED HAND NEAR CHUTE PIVOT END TO SEE IF CHUTE WA S PLUGGED AND FULL. EE LOST HIS BALANCE AS HE RELEASE THE PIVOT END. THE PIVOT END SWUNG DOWN. SMASHING HIS LEFT FINGER AGAINST THE HOLE OPENING. 12 SUTURES & FRACTURED TIP OF FINGER.

2002 · 1 incident

May 3, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DURING THE NORMAL COURSE OF FILLING AND PALLETIZING FIFTY POUND BAGS, EE SQUATTED DOWN TO REMOVE A BAG FROM THE BAGGING MACHINE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. AFTER VISITING THE DR, WE FOUN D OUT THE KNEE WAS SPRAINED.

2001 · 4 incidents

March 15, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Fall from machine

FOOT SLIPPED WHILE DESCENDING LADDER ON RAIL CAR, AND FELL TO PAVEMENT.

February 12, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING O OPEN TOP DOOR OF RAILCAR, EE STRAINED BACK. DOOR MAY HAVE BEEN FROZEN TO CAR.

January 29, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLIMBING LADDER, THE LADDER SLIPPED, THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED TO GROUND, THE LADDER LANDED ON RIGHT FOOT BEHIND THE PROTECTIVE TOE GUARD.

January 26, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING PIECE OF ANGLE IRON ON ICY ROAD. SLIPPED AND FELL ONTO BACK. RECIEVED DIAGNOISS OF FRACTURE ON 3-19-01.

2000 · 3 incidents

July 24, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

MECHANIC KNEELING DOWN TO REMOVE BOLTS FROM PUMP BASE, WHILE DOING SO, FOOT SLIPPED AND HIT KNEE ON 4" PIPE.

July 4, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PREPARING CAR TO BE LOADED, HE STRAINED BACK TRYING TO OPEN LONG GRAIN DOOR--SPRING LOADED. STANDING ON CENTER LATCH CONTRIBUTED.

May 8, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNPLUGGING FEED BOX OF #6 MILL, ROD CAUGHT ON FEED AUGER SMASHING FINGER AGAINST FEED BOX. EE WAS TREATED FOR CONTUSION AND PARTIALLY REMOVED FINGERNAIL. DOCTOR CLEANED AREA AND OPTED TO SUTURE FINGERNAIL INTO PLACE. BANDAGED.

1999 · 1 incident

December 21, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE OPERATING WET/DRY PROCESS, AN UPSET OCCURRED. EE NOTICED THE SCREEN DECK WATER BACKING UP AND WENT TO CONTROL ROOM. ON HIS WAY HE TRIPPED AND FELL INTO HANDRAIL. HIS HARD HAT APPARENTLY CAME OFF DURING FALL. HIS HEAD STRUCK HANDRAIL CUTTING HIS SCALP.

1998 · 2 incidents

March 18, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING A PROCESS UPSET BY HAMMERING ON THE CHUTE ATTACHED TO THE EQUIPEMENT. TO DO THIS REQUIRED HIM TO PULL HIMSELF UP TO THAT LEVEL. WHILE HAMMERING ON THE CHUTE, HE LOST HIS BALAN CE. WHEN HE GRABBED TO CATCH HIMSELF, HE FELT A PULL IN HIS UPPER BACK. THE PAIN WAS LIMITED TO UPPER BACK.

January 30, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP AROUND HIS DEPARTMENT. CLEANUP CONSISTED OF SHOVELING SAND INTO WHEELBARROW AND TRANSPORTING IT TO DUMP SITE. WHILE PUSHING LOADED WHEELBARROW, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN R IGHT CALF MUSCLE.

1997 · 6 incidents

December 17, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING MOTOR FROM #5 MILL, HAD THE MTOR ON CHAIN HOIST AND STARTED TO TURN IT TO THE RIGHT. SHAFT HUNG UP AND GUARD WAS TRYING TO GETIT UNHUNG WHEN LEFT SHOULDER POPPED.

July 21, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING PUMP ASSEMBLY ON 3 RELAY, USING A BAR TO HELP LINE UP THE ASSEMBLY WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 6, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS BAGGING 15 MICRON AND WHEN HE GRABBED A BAG AND PICKED IT UP TO STACK IT AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

May 2, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS REMOVING DOOR ON #6 MILL. DOOR ANGLE BROKE ALLOWING A WEDGE TO FLY OUT AND STRIKE EMP IN FOREHEAD.

March 12, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS SLOADING A TRUCK FROM A #1 SILO. HE WAS PULLING ON THE HOLE/CHUTE COVER UP WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK

January 8, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PLACING A 50 LB BAG OF CALCIUM CLORIDE ON THE GROUND WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND FELT A PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.

1996 · 5 incidents

November 1, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS REMOVING AN OLD GUARD ON #3 BELT. HE HAD HIS LEFT FOOT ON A MOTOR AND RIGHT FOOT ON BUSWAY. WHEN REMOVING GUARD WHICH WAS STUCK HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RIGHT HIP.

October 28, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS CLOSING GRAIN CAR DOOR ON TOP OF BN RAILCAR. HOOK ON SAFETY BELT CAUGHT ON DOOR AS HE WAS CLOSING DOOR AND JERKED HIM DOWN ON TOP OF CAR

July 18, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE SAFETY BELT CAUGHT ON TOP OF RAILCAR. HE TURNED AND TRIPPED ON THE CAR DOOR. HE FELL ON TOP OF THE DOOR.

July 2, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WASHING OUT A FEEDER. AS TURNING THE ROTOR IT BROKE FREE CAUSING RIGHT WRIST TO STRIKE EDGE.

March 26, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U.S. Silica Company, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE FILING OF THIS REPORT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUEDAS AN ADMISSION BY THE COMPANY THAT AN OCCUPATIONAL RESPIRATORY DISEASE OR ILLNESS HAS OCCURRED.

1995 · 5 incidents

December 17, 1995 MO · 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 CHANGING PUMP ASSEMBLY USING ONLY LIFT AND CARRY METHODS. THE ASSEMBLY PINCHED THE EE'S RT HAND WHILE BEING SET IN THE PUMP.

December 11, 1995 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS IN QUARRY CHECKING PUMPS. STEPPED ON A PALLET AT END OF WALKWAY. PALLET FLIPPED UP CAUSING HIM TO FALL STRIKING CHEST ON 12" PLASTIC LINE.

October 16, 1995 MO · 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

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE BOTTOM DOOR ON A RAIL CAR. THE DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE AND HE WAS USING A LONG TRACK BAR TO PULL THE DOOR CLOSED. WHILE PULLING ON THE BAR, HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 1, 1995 MO · 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 USING A NAIL PULLER TO REMOVE NAILS FROM SIGN BOARDS. NAILS WERE AT HEAD HEIGHT. NAIL HEAD BROKE OFF AND PULLER STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN UPPER LIP.

May 3, 1995 MO · 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 down stairs

EE WAS COMING DOWN STAIRS IN MINUSIL DEPARTMENT & SLIPPED ON STEPS, HE CAUGHT HIMSELF ON HANDRAIL WITH UPPER ARM.

1994 · 2 incidents

October 13, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
U S Silica Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A LOAD OF GROUND SAND TO THE DUMP SITE, WHEN HE ROLLED THE WHEELBARROW OVER A BOARD, CAUSING THE END OF THE BOARD TO FLIP UP. EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER THE BOARD, FALLING INT O THE WHEELBARROW, STRIKING HIS CHEST AGAINST THE WHEELBARROW HANDLE.

July 18, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
U S Silica Company · Rubbed or abraded

EE KNEELED DOWN TO LOAD GREASE CARTRIDGES AND FELT A PULL IN HIS RIGHT KNEE WHEN HE GOT UP. HE WAS SENT TO DR, RELEASED AND RETURNED TO WORK, SAME DAY. EE WAS SENT TO DR AGAIN ON 8-4, FOR CONT INUING PAIN, SENT TO SPECIALIST 8-19 HAD MRI TEST 8-23, DR PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY, BEGINNING 9-7, RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL RELEASE FROM DR.

1993 · 4 incidents

November 23, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ON NOV. 9, 1993 EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ELECTRICAL HOSES & CORDS OUT OF MUD WHICH CAUSED MINOR PAIN. ON NOV. 03, HE COMPLAONED THAT PAIN HAD INCREASED @ WHICH TIME HE WAS SENT TO CO. DR. FOR EVA LUATION. EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BURSITIS BOTH SHOULDERS BUT NOT TREATED FOR CONDITION. UPON RETURN VISIT TO CO. DR. DEC 08, PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS PRESCRIBED.

August 23, 1993 MO · 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

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A WET, CLAY-COVERED BANK TOWARD THE FLOATING BARGE IN THE PLANT QUARRY. HE WAS CARRYING A BUCKET OF TOOLS WITH WHICH TO WORK ON A MOTOR. HE SLIPPED ON THE WET CLAY, F ALLING TO THE GROUND, WITH HIS LEG "SPLIT".

August 12, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE ELEVATOR PIT, CLIMBED OUT TO GET A SHOVEL AND STRUCK HIS HARD HAT ON A STEEL BEAM ABOVE HIS HEAD.

April 15, 1993 MO · 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

EE WAS TIGHTENING THE BRAKE ON A RAILCAR BY TURNING THE BRAKE WHEEL HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE WHEEL STRIKING AGAINST A STEEL SUPPORT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BRAKE WHEEL CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT WRIST.

1992 · 2 incidents

July 21, 1992 MO · 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

55061S DESCENDING A LADDER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF A LADDER RUNG. AND HIS RIGHT ELBOW HIT A PLATFORM EDGE. EE WAS CARRYING A GREASE GUN IN HIS LEFT HAND.

February 26, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal auger helper POWERED HAULAGE
U S Silica Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS CONTROLLING A RAILCAR BEING TAKEN ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO THE RAILCAR DROP SITE. A LOADED CAR WAS ON THE TRACK, EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEE THE CAR, AND THE TWO CARS COLLIDED, CAUSING A JO LT TO THE EMPLOYEE. HE SAW COMPANY DOCTOR FOR BACK PAIN ON 3-12-92, WAS PUT ON LIGHT DUTY; HE SAW DOCTOR AGAINS ON 3-19, WAS RELEASED FROM LIGHT DUTY AND SENT FOR TREATMENT BY PHYS. THERAPY.

1991 · 7 incidents

December 9, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
U S Silica Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPL TAKING LOADED RAIL CARS ACROSS HWY WHEN PICKUP TRUCK COMING DOWN THE HWY STRUCK THE RAILCAR,CAUSING HIM TO BUMP LEGS AND HEAD.

November 18, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL ADJUSTING FEED ON #2 ALPINE IN A SQUATTING POSITION,WHEN HE STOOD UPRIGHT FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE.

September 5, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
U S Silica Company · Struck against a moving object

HYDRAULIC WALKWAY UP PUT R FOOT ON TOP EDGE TURNED TOO FAST CAUGHT FOOT KNEE STRUCK ON EDGE OF WALK WAY

September 3, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING A CAR WITH BULK SAND SET HAND BRAKE ON END OF CAR, STEPPED DOWN FROM CAR L FOOT HIT GROUND TURNED ANKLE

August 1, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SQUATTING DOWN INA TYPICAL MANNER AND COMPLAINED OF PAIN UPON TRYING TO RESUME AN ERECT STANDING POSITION. THE EMPLOYEE HAD DISCOMFORT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. HE WAS FAVORING THE LEFT KNEE WHEN THE RIGHT KNEE POPPED.

June 27, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Silica Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCC RESPIRATORY DISEASE

February 1, 1991 MO · 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

EMPL WAS WALKING ON BLACKTOP BETWEEN RAW SAND TANK & MILLROOM WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON ICY SURFACE OF BLACKTOP.

1990 · 5 incidents

December 6, 1990 MO · 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

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ROLAND'S ROAD SERVICE MECHANICS REPAIR THE TRACK ON A KOMATSU BULLDOZER.THE SERVICE MECHANICS WERE DRIVING A CENTER PIN THROUGH THE TRACK TO FASTEN THE TRACK,WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL SHEARED FROM THE PIN AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT LEG BELOW THE KNEE CAP.THE METAL PUNCTURED AND STUCK IN EMPLOYEES LEG.

October 12, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Silica Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

FILING OF REPORT CONSTRUED NOTOT BE ADMISS OF OCC RESPR DISEASE ILLNESS OCC

October 12, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Silica Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE FILING OF THIS REPORT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION BY THE COMPANY THAT AN OCCUPATIONAL RESPRIATORY DISEASE OR ILLNESS HAS OCCURRED.

August 9, 1990 MO · 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

EMPLOYEE WAS USING WIRE BRUSH PREPARING STEEL FOR PAINTING. STRUCK FINGER ON SHARP EDGE OF STEEL THAT WAS NOT GROUND OFF. CUT INDEX FIGNER OF RIGHT HAND.

June 28, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
U S Silica Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING LINING ON FEEDBOX WAS HANDED OLD LINING,TURNED TO WALK AWAY AND WALKED INTO THE LID WHICH HAD BEEN SWUNG OVER WALKWAY AT EYE LEVEL.STRUCK HIS SAFETY GLASSES DRIVING THEM INTO HIS NOSE.

1989 · 7 incidents

December 6, 1989 MO · 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)

EMPL WAS DISLODGING BOULDERS IN CRUSHER HOPPER WITH PRY BAR & PULLED MUSCLE IN SHOULDER.

December 5, 1989 MO · 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

EMPL WAS GOING UP STAIRS IN BULK LOADING FACILITY WHEN HE TRIPPED UP STAIRS. HE FELL FORWARD & STRUCK RIGHT ARM ON SIDE OF STAIRS.

October 26, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING UP WITH TEREX FRONT END LOADER, FROM HIGHWALL WITH A BUCKET OF SAND, WHEN A BOULDER FELL FROM HIGHWALL IN THE BUCKET AND RAISED THE REAR END OF TEREX OFF THE GROUND. EMPL OYEE WAS SHOOK UP FROM THE JAR.

July 19, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
U S Silica Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPL WAS CLEANING UP SAND AT TOE OF HIGHWALL WITH TEREX FRONT END LOADER & AS HE WAS DIGGING SLIDE OF MATERIAL FROM HIGHWALL FELL ON BUCKET & JARRED LOADER TOSSING EMPL AGAINST STEERING WHEEL OF LOADER.

July 11, 1989 MO · 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)

I.NAME WAS INSTALLING A LIGHT BULB IN THE DOME OF THE TEREX, WHEN THE BULB BROKE AND A PIECE OF FILAMENT PUNCTURED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

June 15, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS PULLING ON ROPE TO OPEN THE LOADING CHUTE FROM #2 SILO. THE CLEVIS PIN CAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE ROPE AND PULLEY TO SUDDENLY COME FREE. HE FELL BACKWARDS OFF THE RAIL CAR.

May 25, 1989 MO · 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

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING THE ROTOR SHAFT IN THE ROTOR OF THE ALPINE MILL WHEN THE SHAFT SLIPPED AGAINST THE ROTOR AND PINCHED THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND REQUIRING 4 SUSTRES.

1988 · 2 incidents

April 6, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE REMOVED A BAG FROM THE BAGGER HE TURNED WITH TH LOADED BAG AND HEARD HIS BACK POP

March 7, 1988 MO · 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)

EMPLOYEES FOOT SLIPPED IN WET MICRON MATERIAL ON CONCRETE FLOOR, WHILE BAGGING AND PALLETIZING 50 LB. BAGS. HE HAD A BAG IN HIS HANDS AND WAS TWISTING TO PLACE THE BAG ON A PALLET WHEN HIS FOO T SLIPPED AND JERKED HIS BACK.

1987 · 1 incident

September 28, 1987 MO · 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

HE WAS LIFTING BAG TO TOP OF PALLET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN STOMACH.

1985 · 7 incidents

June 8, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS SITTING ON TAILINGS RETURN CHUTE TAKING TOPS & COVERS OFF & HAD TO PULL HIMSELF UP NUMEROUS TIMES PUTTING ALOT OF PRESSURE & STRIN ON RT LEG & HIP DUE TO ANGLE OF ROOF & TAIL.INGS CHUTE

May 24, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL WALKING DOWN STEPS WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE.

February 7, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO CLEAN UP WASTE MATERIAL AND ICE OFF THE BASEMENT FLOOR OF CRUSHER. HE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE ICE, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT ARM AND WRIST.

January 25, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME AND I NAME WERE WORKING ON THE DRYER SCREEN WITH WIRE BUFFING WHEEL A WIRE CAME OFF THE WHEEL AND WENT THROUGH HIS SHIRT AND INTO HIS ABODOMEN I NAME HAS A PIECE OF WIRE IN OUTER TIS TISSUE OF HIS ABODOMEN

January 23, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS WALKING INTO UNDERGROUND ON ROADWAY WHEN HE SAID HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE ICE

January 4, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO REPLACE THE LAGGING ON THE MINUSIL ELEVATOR HEAD PULLEY THE PULLEY WAS IN THE SHOP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WEST TRUCK BAY EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 2 1/2 LB HAMMER & A PIECE O F KEY STOCK TO REMOVE THE OLD LAGGING BY DRIVING IT OUT ONE SIDE EMPLOYEE SWUNG THE HAMMER MISSED THE KEY STOCK AND HIT HIS HAND

1984 · 3 incidents

August 21, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL CLEANING UP UNDER SCREEN.HE KNEW X-BRACE WAS THERE BUT FORGOT ABOUT IT.EMPL WALKED INTO X-BRACE BREAKING SKIN ABOVE HIS LEFT EYE.

May 2, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING #50 BAGS ON PALLET AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN BAGGING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MIN. SINCE HIS BREAK. EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER IN A TWISTED OVER IN A TWISTED POSITION. EMPLOYEE WAS TIRED. 4SA HAD RECENTLY BEEN REVIEW EMPLOYEE IS FAMILIAR WITH PROPER LIFTING PROCEDURES EMPLOYEE SUFFERED LOWER BACK STRAIN.

March 9, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A IMPACT WRENCH TO LOOSEN A NUT ON A BOLT IN THE HAMMER MILL DOOR & TOM LINGO WAS USING A BOX END WRENCH TO HOLD THE HEAD OF THE BOLT THE NUT WAS ON. THE BOX END WRENCH SLIP PPED OFF THE HEAD OF THE BOLT, STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH BROKE OFF A PIECE OF HIS FRONT TOOTH.

1983 · 5 incidents

November 21, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING THE SLIDE DOOR ON THE BOTTOM OF A RAIL CAR WITH A SHORT BAR. HE WAS JERKING THE BAR WHEN IT SLIPPED AND HIS RIGHT HAND WITH THE BAR IN IT, HIT HIS LEFT HAND

November 2, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING 4IN VALVE FOR FULLER PUMP WHEN HE PICKED IT UP TO PUT ON WORK BENCH HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

August 24, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN BRIDGE SAND FROM THE DISCHARGE END OF THE FLUID BED DRYER WITH A HOE THRU THE INSPECTION DOOR WHILE VESSEL WAS PRESSURRIZED & FORCING HOT SAND THRU THE DOOR. THE H OT SAND FROM WITHIN THE FLUID BED DRYER CONTACTED HIS LEFT FROEARM & HAND BURNING SKIN.

August 19, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING TOP DOOR ON #8 MILLS SEPERATOR-STRAINED MUSCLE IN LEFT SHOULDER.

July 6, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WEEDS IN QUARRY THE NEXT DAY HE CAME IN WITH A RASH ON HIS ARMS AND STOMACH EMPLOYEE DID CUT POISON IVY OR POISON OAK WHILE HE WAS CUTTING WEEDS HE MUST HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SOME POISON IVY OR POISON OAK

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