Mining Incidents

SPECIALTY GRANULES LLC-ANNAPOLIS QUARRY Metal/Non-Metal

Annapolis, Iron County, MO  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2300288

SPECIALTY GRANULES LLC-ANNAPOLIS QUARRY has $310K in proposed MSHA penalties and $378 outstanding across 28 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1983–2026
Latest incident
Apr 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
621
citations
97
significant & substantial
$310,279
proposed penalties
$237,230
paid to date
76% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $73,049 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
125
inspections on record
4,254
inspection hours
14.6
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.
621 citations across 4,254 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

SPECIALTY GRANULES LLC-ANNAPOLIS QUARRY has $310K in proposed MSHA penalties and $378 outstanding across 28 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.
$310K
proposed penalties
$238K
current assessed
$237K
paid to date
$378
outstanding
614 assessments are final orders; 28 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-10-27.
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 94,359 28 5 296.7
2025 Q3 107,327 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 111,885 18 7 160.9
2025 Q1 106,224 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 90,062 12 2 133.2
2024 Q3 112,096 1 1 8.9
2024 Q2 107,101 7 0 65.4
2024 Q1 96,876 5 0 51.6
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 86,878 10 0 115.1
2023 Q3 96,913 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 89,996 21 2 233.3
2023 Q1 80,919 3 0 37.1
2022 Q4 78,058 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 91,513 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 95,319 9 1 94.4
2022 Q1 99,838 5 1 50.1
2021 Q4 84,194 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 98,766 3 2 30.4
2021 Q2 102,127 16 2 156.7
2021 Q1 107,952 8 1 74.1
2020 Q4 81,578 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 89,641 11 0 122.7
2020 Q2 74,807 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 84,872 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 73,665 9 1 122.2
2019 Q3 80,065 4 1 50.0
2019 Q2 76,329 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 81,601 15 1 183.8
2018 Q4 47,563 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 72,990 13 5 178.1
2018 Q2 79,845 11 0 137.8
2018 Q1 82,682 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 75,184 11 5 146.3
2017 Q3 77,429 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 95,850 5 1 52.2
2017 Q1 85,518 3 0 35.1
2016 Q4 73,035 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 86,103 9 1 104.5
2016 Q2 85,725 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 80,654 4 0 49.6
2015 Q4 66,523 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 75,196 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 73,625 7 0 95.1
2015 Q1 79,449 6 0 75.5
2014 Q4 66,071 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 72,454 14 1 193.2
2014 Q2 76,952 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 81,181 3 0 37.0
2013 Q4 67,728 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 76,923 7 1 91.0
2013 Q2 76,522 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 88,419 23 4 260.1
2012 Q4 61,379 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 81,500 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 89,995 17 6 188.9
2012 Q1 85,614 1 1 11.7
2011 Q4 80,465 19 4 236.1
2011 Q3 91,060 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 80,367 8 2 99.5
2011 Q1 80,761 4 2 49.5
2010 Q4 51,334 6 2 116.9
2010 Q3 51,420 2 1 38.9
2010 Q2 60,118 11 1 183.0
2010 Q1 84,503 13 0 153.8
2009 Q4 50,501 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 71,448 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 57,937 11 1 189.9
2009 Q1 70,924 11 1 155.1
2008 Q4 66,306 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 77,310 3 0 38.8
2008 Q2 71,391 18 1 252.1
2008 Q1 64,289 11 1 171.1
2007 Q4 63,457 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 82,704 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 77,712 18 1 231.6
2007 Q1 82,254 20 2 243.1
2006 Q4 56,930 2 1 35.1
2006 Q3 84,204 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 84,081 12 1 142.7
2006 Q1 83,390 19 6 227.8
2005 Q4 73,968 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 81,667 45 7 551.0
2005 Q2 79,736 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 84,493 8 3 94.7
2004 Q4 73,600 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 74,697 20 3 267.7
2004 Q2 77,391 1 0 12.9
2004 Q1 78,973 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 66,852 11 2 164.5
2003 Q3 70,519 8 3 113.4
2003 Q2 64,472 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 64,646 8 0 123.8
2002 Q4 49,882 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 63,491 3 0 47.3
2002 Q2 62,636 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 61,261 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 48,498 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 64,574 4 0 61.9
2001 Q2 59,704 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 63,084 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 50,458 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 61,593 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 63,843 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 67,195 6 0 89.3
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2026 · 1 incident

April 2, 2026 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by falling object

Two employees were performing patch work on a chute while cutting a existing piece of metal approx 1'x1' approx 3/8" thick off the piece of metal hinged and swung roughly 4' and fell 4' onto the EEs foot. The sharpe corner of the metal penetrated their boot and cut the top of their foot.

2025 · 1 incident

April 9, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was cutting a piece of belting with an oscillating tool. After completing the task they sat it down on the ground. While walking around to roll up belting they accidentally stepped on the battery portion of the tool and it flipped up and cut the back part of their calf. Supervisor took them to the hospital and they received 7 stitches.

2024 · 2 incidents

August 5, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was unrolling a roll of conveyor belting to splice onto an existing belt. While doing so EE felt something pop in right thumb. MRI showed tear in ligament. EE will have this repaired on 08/16/2024.

January 23, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sprained right knee when exiting mini-track loader. While exiting employee stepped off of equipment with left foot and slipped on dust particles on the concrete and twisted right knee which remained on equipment.

2023 · 2 incidents

June 16, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from machine

Employee fell while getting off conveyor and bruised their knee.

February 7, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee dropped pry bar and caught on rotary valve which pinned their finger between the pry bar and cyclone flange.

2022 · 4 incidents

September 17, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced eye irritation after cutting a chute in the Mill. EE was later diagnosed with a minor abrasion to the eye.

March 15, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking across the blast pattern, Employee stepped on some loose material and lost balance causing pain to their knee and leg. Employee was put in a temporary leg brace for the 3 days.

January 17, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had been arc gouging during shift. When EE got home and laid down for the night EE noticed right eye was tearing and hurting. EE was unable to identify any specific event that led to the injury. EE went to an ophthalmologist where two foreign bodies were removed, EE had a corneal abrasion and was prescribed an antibiotic.

January 15, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had been working on the dryer kiln and noticed a pain in EE's right wrist at the end of shift. EE was evaluated by a doctor and placed on a temporary 10 pound lifting restriction. EE was unsure of an exact activity that caused the incident.

2021 · 3 incidents

December 18, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was making repairs under a fuel truck when dirt fell into right eye creating a corneal abrasion requiring a prescription antibiotic after removal with a cotton tipped applicator.

December 14, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking in storeroom and tripped on corner of pallet and fell. EE was released back to work with no restrictions that day. EE was still having pain and saw DR on 12/22 and was diagnosed with muscle tear. Surgery was conducted on 12/23 thus constituting MSHA reportability.

November 22, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was entering CAT long reach when EE's right foot slipped. EE felt pain in right ankle when EE's foot hit the ground. EE was diagnosed with partial Achille's tendon tear and has missed work, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

2020 · 1 incident

May 15, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

We are reporting a change in hearing sensitivity of an average of more than 25 dB at the 2K, 3K, 4K, Hz in the right hear relative to the miner's baseline. The employee is currently enrolled in a hearing conservation program. The condition is currently being investigated for work relatedness.

2019 · 2 incidents

November 12, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was going to check for and clean up any material spillage under the 104 belt. As EE was descending the stairs, EE missed a step then several more. The employee maintained 3-point contact, preventing EE from falling down the stairs. The employee struck a side rail or mid rail with left knee before coming to a stop causing a dislocation of the left knee patellar.

May 28, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting piece of skirting with safety knife. Skirting moved and EE cut left forearm with knife resulting in laceration. EE received 3 stitches resulting in MSHA reportablity.

2018 · 2 incidents

October 31, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was operating a walk-behind skid steer and was pulling backwards to be able to use the bucket to scoop up another load of material off the floor when EE's left shoulder made contact with a steel I-beam causing arm to jolt forward into the equipment controls injuring the wrist.

April 18, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was closing valve under slurry tank using 2' pipe wrench for leverage and felt a pain in back. EE was seen by a doctor and returned to full duty with a follow-up a week later. At follow-up, EE was referred to a physical therapist for an evaluation. On April 30th the EE attended the first of 6 PT sessions, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

2017 · 2 incidents

August 25, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal safety director OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Specialty Granules LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was inspecting area and made contact with poison ivy while walking out door. Employee observed rash upon waking on 08/26/2017. Employee received steroid injection on 08/29/2017 to assist with healing.

June 7, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing the cutting edge of a 990 loader bucket with an impact wrench. The employee removed glove to feel if the bolt was placed in the seated position. EE pulled the trigger on the impact wrench causing the bolt to spin in EE's hand cutting middle finger on the edge of the bolt.

2016 · 2 incidents

November 21, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While getting ready to start loading the blast, employee went to pull the hose from the truck. EE felt a sharp pain in groin area on right side.

August 16, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was guiding a walkway into place. Employee pulled on the come-along holding the walkway to free it up when hand popped. The walkway had hung on a brace. Employee experienced no pain in hand but lost gripping ability.

2015 · 2 incidents

December 19, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee helping to replace split riding ring on Kiln, employee was rolling the kiln drum manually with the drive belts, once it passed the ridge where the new section was added it rolled without effort surprisingly catching the employees glove pulling his hand into and thru the sheave.

May 22, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee arrived at job site to begin shift. Employee had fatal heart attack prior to beginning work.

2014 · 2 incidents

August 5, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was opening the blend chute of E finished product bin and struck his right hand on the front of an adjacent chute. The cut to the right hand required four sutures.

July 23, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee struck his back against a structure causing him to stumble and fall to his knees. He struck his left knee on a rock causing a laceration.

2013 · 2 incidents

November 2, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was installing a metal plate on the jaw crusher. While attempting to install a bolt, the plate shifted pinching the employee's finger between the plate and bolt head. The resulting wound required sutures. There is no lost time associated with this injury.

February 5, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE struck his hand against the side of a rail car. The original incident occurred 2/05/13 though there was no apparent injury. A ganglion cyst formed at a later date. The cyst was removed April 4, 2013 making this a recordable injury. There is no lost time related to this injury.

2012 · 4 incidents

September 25, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working in the maintenance shop rebuilding a crusher. While completing this task, the miner strained his lower back.

September 4, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting open a box and cut left palm below the thumb which required 4 sutures.

May 21, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck left shin with a 2 pound sledge hammer on 5/15/12. On 5/21/12 employee went to the emergency room and was given an antibiotic prescription to treat Cellulitis.

March 29, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of hose and cut left thigh which required 8 sutures.

2011 · 1 incident

July 7, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing skirting and cut thumb which required four sutures.

2010 · 3 incidents

October 1, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee Strained Shoulder while lowering an air impact wrench to a lower level. Incident became reportable after doctor prescribed Physical Therapy.

May 13, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee and co-worker were moving a piece of sheet metal. The co-worker released his end prior to the employee releasing the end that he held. The employee's right middle finger was pinched between the ground and the piece of metal. X-ray shows fracture of the distal tip of finger.

February 4, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has been diagnosed with Bi-Lateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which will require surgery

2009 · 1 incident

December 17, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was descending a stairway and his Fall Protection Equipment (Lanyard) caught a Handrail Post. This caused the employee to twist his right knee and fall to the floor level. Employee was later sent to a doctor, and the diagnosis was cartlidge and ligament damage which will require future surgury.

2008 · 3 incidents

September 15, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Specialty Granules LLC · Accident type, without injuries

MSHA has indicated the incident at issue constitutes an accident requiring submission of a 7000 1 Report. The Company doesn't agree with MSHA's position, but is submitting this Report to provide the information MSHA believes must be submitted. By submitting this Report the company is simply cooperating with MSHA and is not admitting the Report is in fact required.

August 15, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee strained his back while working on a D-8 Dozer. Employee reported the injury and is continuing to work as a mechanic. This incident became reportable when the employee began physical therapy on September 30, 2008.

June 8, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The ee twisted L Knee while walking into Shop. Employee reported injury and continued to work. This incident became reportable when the employee had Arthroscopic surgery on Dec. 17, 2008.

2007 · 2 incidents

October 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a small pinch bar to position radiator cover on Front End Loader. Bar caused laceration on right hand, which required sutures. No Time Lost.

January 22, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE experienced difficulty breathing while walking from his vehicle to the office building. He was transported by ambulance from the mine property to Iron County Hospital where he later died from his illness. Medical reports list cardiac arrest as reason for death. ISP Minerals believes this death is non-occupational. This is supported by independent evaluation of the ER physician.

2006 · 4 incidents

July 21, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee reported slipping on stairway and catching himself while falling backwards. Dr. Visit, four days later, shows muscle strain.

July 5, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a walk behind skid steer loader and backed machine into an I beam used as a support column. His hand was caught in a pinch point and cut as a result of being pinched between machine and column.

March 6, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Specialty Granules LLC · Flash burns (electric)

Employee sustained an Electrical Flash Burn while working in a 480VAC MCC. Flash Burn area was to the Head and Neck area.

February 13, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges injury to left knee. Specific incident not known.

2005 · 4 incidents

December 19, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee alleges moving a space heater and straining his lower back on 12/19/05. EE continued to work and recently sought medical attention.

June 3, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using an overhead crane to raise a piece of the jaw crusher. The wire rope chokers being used broke, and the recoil sent the sling hook upward toward the employee striking him in the side of the head. The employee remained conscious and was transported to emergency room. Medical treatment revealed a skull fracture.

February 23, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee alleges injuried back shoveling rock. He stated felt pain after 10-15 shovels of rock. The Ee at work 35 minutes & this was first labor onshift. The Ee stated, he has a bad back, he was treat & released at Hosp. ER & sched to see Orthopaedic Spec & MRI. Diagnosis states has 5 bulging disk & that Phy. Therapy and anti-inflam drugs are Rx, followed by doctor visit

January 23, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a Plastic Fusion (Welding) Machine to join two pieces of Plastic Slurry Piping. As he was trying to position the machine and the pipe into the proper position, one of the handles on the machine moved and struck the employee's right ear which resulted in a laceration that required sutures.

2004 · 3 incidents

July 20, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laborer was using a shovel to clean up area in which crushed rock had spilled. He pulled a muscle in the mid thoracic area. Laborer is a Temporary Laborer and he was lifting while twisting his back, this contributed to the pulled muscle.

June 22, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Individual had chest X-rays that were examined by two certified "B" readers, each of whom made a 1/0 reading. Subsequent evaluation by a Pulmonary Physician indicated findings consistent with silicosis.

January 15, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUMMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDER CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME RESULTING FROM OPERATION OF INGERSOLL-RAND ROTARY DRILL.

2003 · 5 incidents

October 10, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal

A FOLLOW UP DR'S REPORT HAS INDICATED FINDINGS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH SILICOSIS. EE, WE ARE SUBMITTING THE ATTACHED 7000-1 FORM FOR THIS EE.

May 23, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal

A FOLLOW UP DR'S REPORT HAS INDICATED FINDINGS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH SILICOSIS. EE, WE ARE SUBMITTING THE ATTACHED 7000-1 FORM FOR THIS EE.

April 24, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN PRIMARY CRUSHING BUILDING AND TRIPPED AND FELL AND BROKE HIS RIGHT LEG.

March 28, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN FRONT OF THE MAINTENANCE SHOP TOWARDS THE STOREROOM. HE TRIPPED OVER A BEARING INSERT THAT HE WAS WORKING ON AND FELL INTO A PALLET OF STEEL AND HIT HIS FACE ON THE STE EL CUTTING THE BRIDGE OF HIS NOSE, REQUIRING SEVEN STITCHES.

February 8, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

SUPERVISOR WAS CHECKING THE NORTH COOLER FOR A LACK OF COOLING WATER. FROM THE PLATFORM'S LADDER, HE SAW WATER COMING OFF PIPE & HAD OPERATOR START BACK UP. A POOL OF WATER FORMED IN THE COOLE R WHILE IT WAS DOWN & WHEN THEY STARTED UP, THE HOT GRANULES MIXED W/ THE WATER CREATING A BURST OF STEAM THAT BURNED THE SUPERVISOR'S FACE & HANDS.

2002 · 10 incidents

October 11, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS INSTALLING BUCKETS ON # 4B ELEVATOR WITH AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH AND FELT A SLIGHT IRRITATION IN HIS RIGHT EYE. EE CALLED SAFETY COORDINATORAT HOME LATER THAT EVENING AND SAID HIS SEEMED T O BE GETTING WORSE. THE SAFETY COORDINATOR THEN SENT THE EE TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE THE OBJECT WAS REMOVED.

July 31, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS USING A 6" SOCKET TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON THE JAW CRUSHER. AT COMPLETION OF THE JOB, THE EE MANUALLY LIFTED THE SOCKET FROM THE BOLT. THIS RESULTED IN A STRAIN OF THE LOWER BACK. LIFTIN G EYES ARE PROVIDED FOR USE WITH A HOIST, BUT WAS NOT USED BY THE EE. THIS INJURY BECAME A LOST TIME INCIDENT ON AUGUST 5, 2002.

June 5, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG ILLNESS.

June 5, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG ILLNESS

May 16, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THIS EE WAS EXAMINED BY 2 CERTIFIED "B" READERS,EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS.

May 16, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THIS EE WAS EXAMINED BY 2 CERTIFIED "B" READERS,EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS.

May 16, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THIS EE WAS EXAMINED BY 2 CERTIFIED "B" READERS,EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS.

May 16, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THIS EE WAS EXAMINED BY 2 "B" CERTIFIED READERS,EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS.

April 15, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO MECHANICS WERE MANEUVERING A SINGLE CYLINDER HYDRAULIC JACK (APPROX. 75 LB) INTO POSITION UNDER A FRONT END LOADER. THE EMPLOYEE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT ABDOMENT/GROIN AREA, A REO CCURRENCE OF A HERNIA WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN SURGICALLY REPAIRED. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A LOST TIME INJURY ON 5/1/02.

February 13, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CHANGING A SCREEN CLOTH. AFTER REMOV-ING THE CENTER STRIP, THE EE WAS SLIDING THE STRIP THROUGH HIS LT. HAND, ATTEMPTING TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WORK AREA. THE EDGE OF THE STRIP CUT THROUGH THE GLOVE AND LACERATED THE EE'S HAND. HE RECIEVED FOUR STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

2001 · 3 incidents

July 11, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS REPAIRING A TRUNION TIRE. THE TIRE LODGED AGAINST A FRAME AS IT WAS BEING RAISED. THE EE REACHED TO MOVE THE TIRE, THE TIRE BROKE FREE AND THE LOAD SHIFTED, SMASHING THE TIP OF THEW EE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER. THE WOUND REQUIRED SUTURES.

February 13, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

TWO CERTIFIED "B" READERS EXAMINED THIS INDIVIDUAL, EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/10 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS. 7000-1 FILED IN COMPLIA

February 13, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

FORM 7000-1 FILED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 30 CFR50.20AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EVIDENCE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL HAS CONTRACTED ANY OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE OR DISABILTIY. EVALUATION BY A SPECIALIST IN PULMON ARY MEDICINE HAS IDENTIFIED A NON-OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS AS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE.

1999 · 4 incidents

July 31, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A ROLL CRUSHER TIRE. AS THE HEART OF THE ASSEMBLY WAS BEING INSTALLED, IT SLIPPED PLACING THE WEIGHT ON A 18" BOLT. THE EMPLOYEE'S 3RD AND 4TH FINGERS OF HIS RIGHT HAND WAS SMASHED BY THE BOLT HEAD.

April 21, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS ALIGNING A P[IN ON CONCRETE FORS WHILE A SECOND EE WAS DRIVING THE PIN INTO PLACE UT;LIZING A HAMMER. THE HAMMER GLANCE OFF A METAL BRACE STRIKING THE FIRST EE IN THE HAND.

February 25, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE EE WAS CARRYING A 3/8" X 6"X 16.5' PIECE OF RUBBER BELT SKIRTING IN HER RIGHT HAND AND A 6' PIECES IN HER LEFT HAND. THE 16' PIECE WEIGHED 22 LBS. SHE SWUNG HER RIGHT ARM IN AN UNDERHANDED MOTION TO PLACE THE SKIRTING ON A SHELF WHICH WAS APPROX. 2' HIGHER THAN HER HAND LEVEL. WHILE MAKING THIS MOTION, SHE IMMEDIATELY FELT PAIN IN HER SHOULDER.

January 14, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal wireman, communications man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING FISHSTEEL TO PULL WIRE. HE WAS PULLING IN AN AKWARD POSITION AND STRAINED HIS BACK. NO WORK WAS MISSED. EE APPEARS TO HAVE PULLED A MUSCLE, INJURY WAS TREATED WITH A 10 DAY SUPPLY OF METHOCARBANOL AND KETOPROFEN AS PRESCRIBED BY PHYSICIAN.

1998 · 14 incidents

September 20, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS STANDING AT THE WAREHOUSE ISSUE WINDOW, SHE TURNED AWAY FROM THE WINDOW, TOOK TWO STEPS AND FELT A PAIN IN HER LEFT CALF MUSCLE. THE FLOOR WAS CONCRETE WITH NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS. T HE EE DID NOT SLIP, TRIP OR FALL.

August 18, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS ADJUSTING THE SEAT ON HIS HAUL TRUCK, WHEN HIS LEFT RING FINGER CONTACTED THE END OF A 1/8" WIRE CABLE. THE EE REPORTED THE INCIDENT ON 8-22. HE WAS REFERRED FOR TREATMENT AND WAS F OUND TO HAVE BLOOD POISONING IN HIS FINGER. THE EE WAS OFF HIS SCHEDULED SHIFT ON 8-24-98.

August 6, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF A EUCLID HAUL TRUCK. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN TO THE GROUND, HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT LEG, STRAINING HIS KNEE. THE EE WAS PUT OFF WORK ON AUGUST 10, 1998.

July 15, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS RAISING A PIECE OF SHEET METAL UTILIZING A CHAIN HOIST. THE EXCESS CHAIN FROM THE HOIST BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE METAL. THE EE PULLED ON THE METAL CHAIN PINCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND A HANDRAIL. THE INJURT CONSISTEDOF A LACERATION REQUIRING THREE SUTURES.

June 10, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

SEE THE ATTACHED INFORMTION.

April 27, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS REMOVING A SCREEN WHICH WAS ON A HOIST HOOK. WHILE PULLING ON THE SCREEN, THE EE LOSTHIS BALANCE AND FELL. THE SURROUNDING AREA WAS CLEAR OF MATERIAL. THE EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BROKEN RIGHT ANKLE ON 4/27/98 AND MISSED WORK ON 4/29/98

April 10, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS EXAMINED BY TWO CERTIFIED B READERS EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS. THE ATT ACHED 7000-1 IS FILED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH 30 CFR 50.20. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EVIDENCE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHICH THE FORM REFERS HAS CONTRACTED ANY OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE

April 10, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS EXAMINED BY TWO CERTIFIED B READERS EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING.SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS. THE ATTA CHED FORM 7000-1 IS FILED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH 30 CFR 50.20. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EVIDENCE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHICH THE FORM REFERS HAS CONTRACTED ANY OCCUPATIONAL DIS

April 10, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS EXAMINED BY TWO CERTIFIED B READERS EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS. THE ATT ACHED FORM 7000-1 IS FILED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH 30 CFR PART50 50.20. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EVIDENCE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHICH THE FORM REFERS HAS CONTRACTED ANY OCCUPATI

April 10, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS EXAMINED BY TWO CERTIFIED B READERS, EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING.SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS. THE ATT ACHED FORM 7000-1 IS FILED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH 30 CFR 50.20. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EVIDENCE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHICH THE FORM REFERS HAS CONTRACTED ANY OCCUPATIONAL DI

April 10, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS EXAMINED BY TWO CERTIFIED B READERS EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS.THE ATTA CHED FORM 7000-1 IS FILED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH 30 CFR 50.20. IT DOES NOT CONSTITIUTE EVIDENCE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHICH THE FORM REFERS HAS CONTRACTED ANY OCCUPATIONAL DI

April 10, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS EXAMINED BY TWO CERTIFIED B READERS EACH OF WHOM MADE A 1/0 ILO READING. SUBSEQUENT EVALUATION BY A PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN FOUND NO CLINICAL ILLNESS. THE ATT ACHED FORM 7000-1 IS FILED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH 30 CFR 50.20. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EVIDENCE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHICH THE FORM REFERS HAS CONTRACTED ANY OCCUPATIONAL DI

March 12, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Specialty Granules LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND TO HAVE HEARING LOSS THROUGHT A HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM. SHE WAS SENT TO AN EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST FOR EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSED WITH HEARING LOSS IN THE R IGHT EAR.

March 6, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS GRINDING ON A TURNBUCKLE. THE TURNBUCKLE CAUGHT ON THE GRINDING WHEEL AND THE OPPOSITE END CAM EUP AND PUNCTURED THE EE S RIGHT HAND, THROUGH HIS GLOVE.

1997 · 5 incidents

November 4, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CONDUIT. SOME FOREIGN MATTER WAS KNOCKED FROM AN I-BEAM AND LANDED IN EMPLOYEE'S EYE.

September 24, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS RUNNING AN EMPTY HAUL TRUCK TRAVELINGAT APPROX 15MPH ON FLAT SURFACE WHEN A BALL JOINT BROKE. THE TRUCK WAS STOPPED AND DI NOT COME NTO CONTACT WITH ANYTHING. THE EE REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS NOT INJURED AT THE TIME OF ACC. HE DID NOT REPORT ANYTHING UNTIL 11/12, WHEN EE TOLD SUPERVISOR AT THE START OF SHIFT THAT HIS BACK DID NOT FEEL RIGHT.

September 18, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO CLOSE MANUAL VALVE. THE VALVE WAS STUCK AND THE EMPLOYEE BEGAN JERKING AND STAINING ON THE VALVE. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A LOST TIME ACCIDENT ON 9-23-97 WHEN THE DR. P UT THE EMPLOYEE OFF WORK FOR POSSIBLY 2 WEEKS.

May 21, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by flying object

THE EE WAS REMOVING SLAG AFTER WELDING. A SMALL PIECE ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE. THIS IS A ROUTINE OPERATION FOR THE MECHANIC. EYE PROTECTION WAS BEING WORN, ALTHOUGH THE WELDING HOOD OR FACE SHIEL D WOULD HAVE PROVIDED ADDITIONAL PROTECTION.

March 14, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING STANDING MOTORIZED LIFT TO MOVE MATERIALS INTO PLACE. PINNED RIGHT FOOT BE6TWEEN METAL COLUMN AND LIFT. FRACTURED RIGHT FOOT.

1996 · 2 incidents

October 9, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE REPLACING FIBERGLASS ROOFING ON PIGMENT STORAGE BUILDING. AS CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SHEET OF FIBERGLASS ROOFING ONTO ROOF, CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACKWARD O NTO GREE SKYLIGHT PANEL ADN FELL THROUGH ROOF. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE FELL ABOUT 20' TO TANK BARRIER AND BARRELS BELOW.

July 23, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS USING A SHOVEL TO UNPLUG THE 146 CONVEYOR DISCHARGE CHUTE. HE MOVED FORWARD TO STICK THE SHOVEL INTO THE CHUTE AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE DID NOT HAVE HIS BODY IN A TWISTED OR OTHERWISE CONTORTED POSITION. THE EE DID NOT FEEL HE WAS IN A UNSAFE POSITION TO DO THE WORK ASSIGNED.

1995 · 1 incident

July 6, 1995 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A SLIDE HAMMER TO INSTALL A KEY IN THE SHEAVE ON 1-A ROLL CRUSHER. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE END OF THE HAMMER AND SMASHED HIS LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN HAMMER AND KEY.

1994 · 1 incident

July 27, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE HAD JSUT FINISHED CHANGING OUT 2-A ROLL CRUSHER. WHEN THE ROLL CRUSHER WAS STARTED THE WEST SHEAVE WAS RUBBING THE GUARD. THE EMPLOYEE PULLED THE GUARD AWAY FROM THE SHEAVE. THE G UARD FELL INTO ALIGNMENT WITH SUPPORT PINS AND MASHED EMPLOYEE'S FINGERS.

1993 · 9 incidents

August 20, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ALIGNING PLASTIC PIPE INTO FUSING MACHINE. EE ATTEMTED TO MOVE MACHINE WITH THE TOP OF THE CLAMPING DEVICE WHICH IS HINGED ALLOWING IT TO MOVE TOWARD EE STRIKING THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD. E E DID NOT GET A HOLD OF THE CLAMPING DEVICE IN APLACE THAT WOULD MOVE THE COMPLETE MACHINE.

August 9, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT (SHOVELING) UNDER 410 CONVEYOR HEAD PULLEY WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK, LEFT SIDE. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP HE FELT A SEVERE PAIN IN THE AREA. THE BENT OVER POSITION THAT IS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE CLEAN-UP WITH A SHOVEL. A POSSIBLE FACTOR MIGHT BE AN INEFFICENT BELT SCRAPER ALLOWING MATERIAL TO BUILD.

July 8, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A BOX OF TOILET TISSUE FROM THE STORAGE AREA IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM WHEN SHE FELT PAIN IN HER LOWER BACK.

June 11, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Specialty Granules LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTRMENT SUPERINTENDFENT THAT HE WAS HAVING AN ALLERGICE REACTION ON HIS ARMS ALLEGING THAT OUR THREE COAT PRODUCTS [A-901 & A-902] WERE THE CAUSE. THE ALLEGED CAUS E IS THE SUBSTANCE LO LO TINT 97 [CUPROUS OXIDE] WHICH IS USED IN THESE PRODUCTS.

April 18, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS UNHOOKING A 1" THICK METAL SHIM PLATE FROM AN OVERHEAD CRANE TO PLACE IT IN STORAGE. THE HOOK ON THE CRANE WAS HUNG IN THE LIFTING EYE ON THE SHIM PLATE. WHEN THE CRANE BECAME UNHOOKED THE EMPLOYEE MASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE SHIM PLATES.

April 15, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A PRODUCTION ROLL CRUSHER STUCK THREE DURING THE 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM SHIFT ON 4-15-93. STANDARD PROCEDURE IS FOR THE MILL UTILITY TO CLEAR CRUSHER USING A STANDARD ROLL SAW TOOL. THE EMPLOYEE P ERFORMED THIS JOB TASK EACH TIME THE CRUSHER STUCK DURING SAID SHIFT. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT ANY ACCIDENT. WHEN EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 4-16-93 HE REPORTED LOWER BACK PAIN.

April 15, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CRUSHER BOWL BY HAND WHEN HIS FINGER BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE HOIST PENDANT, CRUSHER BOWL, & FEED DISTRIBUTOR POST.

March 11, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE & ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE ATTEMPTING TO TIP A FULL GLUE BARREL TO REMOVE THE METAL LOCKING CLAMP AS THE BARREL WAS BEING TIPPED THE OTHER EMPLOYEES GRIP SLIPPED ALLOWING BARREL TO FALL BACK I NTO POSITION MASHING EE FINGER EE HAS AN OPEN COMPOUND FX RT HAND 4TH FINGER WITH SOFT TISSUE CRUSH INJURY

January 6, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BOLT OFF WHICH HELD OLD SKIRTING IN PLACE EMPLOYEE HAD TO GET INTO TWISTED POSITION TO REACH BOLT EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN WHILE IN TWISTED POSITION THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORT ED AS A LOST TIME UNTIL 02-17-93

1992 · 4 incidents

December 2, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED THE TASK TO EMPTY THE NORTH WASTE HOPPER. THE HOPPER WAS PARTIALLY FULL GRANULES MAKING THE CHUTE HARDER TO OPEN. THE EMPLOYEE PULLED ON THE CABLE TO OPEN THE CHUTE AND T HE CABLE SPLICE BROKE. ALL THE EMPLOYEES WEIGHT WAS GOING BACKWARDS WHICH CAUSED HIM TO FALL ON THE FLOOR. DURING THE INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAD ASSISTED A MECHANIC

June 12, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

38505MPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE KILN TRUNION ON #4 KILN WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ELBOW. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THE ACCIDENT UNTIL 6-17-92.

May 4, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING BAFFLE IT SLIPPED CAUSING EMP TO STRAIN L SHOULDER

March 27, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

OPENING LID FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

1991 · 6 incidents

June 16, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS PICKING UP LOADED WHEELBARROW WHEN SHE FELT SOMETHING POP IN BACK & SEVERE PAIN SHOT ACROSS BACK & DOWN LEFT LEG.

June 11, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND THE PLATFORM OF 141 CONVEYOR TAKE-UP PULLEY WHEN THE EXPANDED METAL DECK OF THE PLATFORM GAVE WAY AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL 20 FEET TO THE GROUND.

May 13, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL UP NEAR THE TAIL PULLEY OF A BELT CONVEYOR. WHILE SHOVELING THE MATERIAL EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 5, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE OMNICONE CRUSHER INSTALLING FEED PLATE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED DOWN THE MANTEL LINER AND HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON CRUSHER FRAME.

April 21, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING A NEW CHUTE ON CONVEY R HAND PINCHED BETWEEN TWO METAL ANGLES AS CHUTE IN POSITION

April 4, 1991 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A BEARING ON A STEEL ROLLER FRUNION EMPLOYEE WAS IN A SQUATTING POSITION WITH BEARING CRADLED IN BOTH HANDS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL BEARING WHILE INSTALLING THE BEARING E MPLOYEE FELT PAIN & WEAKNESS IN LOWER BACK

1990 · 11 incidents

September 19, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TRUST BLOCK INTO POSITION WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HANDS CAUSING LITTLE FINGER ON RIGHT TO PULL OUT OF NORMAL POSITION.

August 8, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD BENT OVER AND HOOKED UP CABLE TO UNSCREW 5100 CRUSHER BOWL. WHEN EMPLOYEE STRAIGHTENED UP SHE HEARD A POP AND HAD SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

July 25, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL HOLDING CABLE SPREADER HOOK IN LIFTING EYES LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF CRUSHER FEED CHUTE.AS 2ND EMPL RAISED THE HOIST,CABLES PULLED TIGHT PINCHING LEFT THUMB BETWEEN HOOK AND CRUSHER FEED C HUTE.

July 19, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL REMOVING DITCH COVERS TO CLEAN OUT WAST DRAINAGE DITCH.TOOL USED SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION WHILE MOVING STEEL PLATE CAUSING EMPL TO FALL BACKWARD AGAINST TAIL PULLEY GUARDS.

July 9, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from machine

TRUCK DRIVER WAS ON TOP OF TRAILER PLACING TARP OVER LOAD. HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL TO GROUND STRIKING FOREHEAD ON TRAILER.

May 29, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDIGN STAIRS WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT LOOKING WHERE HE WAS GOING AND MISSED A STEP AND FELL DOWN FIVE (5) STEPS.

April 10, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BACK HURTING AFTER REPORTING TO WORK

March 26, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING FIFTY POUND BAGS OF CLAY FROM A PALLET WHEN WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS STOMACH.

March 20, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS DUSTING A WOODEN SHELF IN HER OFFICE WHEN SHE GOT A WOOD SPLINTER IMBEDDED IN HER ARM

March 6, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING TRIPPER BY LIFTING ON THE TRAVEL HANDLE WHEN SHE FELT A PAIN IN HER RIGHT SHOULDER

February 28, 1990 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING THE ADJUSTMENT BOLT ON #6 KILN TRUNION WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE MASHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH HANDLE AND THE KILN FOUNDATION.

1989 · 10 incidents

September 18, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED FROM DUMP TRUCK TO COOLER FLOOR SHE FELT TINGLE AND PAINS SHOT UP BACK OF HER R FT AND HEEL

September 15, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A ROCK THAT WAS STUCK ON 104 CONVEYOR.THE ROCK CAME LOOSE AND FELL,MASHING FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE RIM OF A CATCH PAN.

September 13, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPL DRVING YARD DUMP TRUCK -FELT PAIN AND /OR SORENESS IN TAILBONE.SAID HE HAD RUN OVER BUMP IN ROAD EARLIER IN THE DAY.DIDNT FEEL PAIN THEN/.

August 18, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A THREE-WHEELED PORTABLE CRANE WITH A 20-HP ELECTRIC MOTOR ON IT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT FOOT.

June 11, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CENTER STRIP FOR #4 SCREEN. HE WAS REACHING INTO SCREEN WITH ONE ARM TO POSITION CENTER STRIP AND HAND STARTING THE HOLD DOWN BOLT WITH THE OTHER HAND WHEN HE FELT A PA IN IN HIS UPPER BACK.

May 30, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS LIFTING PULLING WELDING LEAD FROM COOLER FLOOR TO KILN FLOOR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN BACK.

February 26, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WAS DECENDING A LADDER WHEN HE STEPPED TO THE FLOOR HE STEPPED ON A BLOCK OF WOOD AND FELL STRIKING HIS HEAD ON A SHOVEL BUCKET

February 21, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING 3 KILN BY TURNING THE GEAR REDUCER SHEAVE. THE KILN WAS IN A HARD SPOT TO TURN SO HE GAVE THE SHEAVE A LITTLE HARDER TUG, WHEN HE DID HE FELT A TWINGE IN HIS BACK.

February 17, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EMPL TURNING #3 KILN WITH V-BELTS.RIDING RING HAD LOW SPOT ON IT WHEN LOW SPOT PASSED TRUNION THE KILN FREE-WHEELED AND PULLED EMPL FINGERS INTO REDUCER SHEAVE.

January 26, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS SHOVELING GRANULES FROM FLOOR INTO DUMPSTER WHEN SHE FELT PAIN IN BACK. SHE WORKED UNTIL 1/30/89 & WENT TO DR.

1988 · 16 incidents

December 18, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OFF A SECTION OF KEY STOCK FASTENERS WHICH ATTACHES THE RIDING RING TO NO5 KILN.DURING THE WORK PROCESS,A PICE OF SLAG AND OR SPARK GENERATED FROM THE AIR ARC CUTTING PROCESS LANDED ON THE BACK OF HIS SHIRT.THIS RESULTED IN BURNING A HOLE IN HIS WORK SHIRT WITH A SUBSEQUENT BURN APPROXIMATELY 1" IN DIAMETER TO THE

December 8, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE MOVED A SCREEN ON THE MILL SCREEN FLOOR ON 02-06-87.HE RECEIVED A SPRAIN TO HIS RIGHT ARM.THIS WAS NOT RECORDABLE AT THE THE TIME.ON NOVEMBER 28,1988 HE REQUESTED AN X-RAY IN THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING PAIN WAS REFERENCED THE PAIN BACK TO THE INJURY IN 1987.RESULTS OF THE X-RAY WERE NEGATIVE.THE PHYSICIAN PROVIDED TREATMENT IN THE FOR OF MULTI-DOSED MEDICATION FOR PAIN.

November 28, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKING ON INSTALLATION OF NO 4 KILN USING A HEAVY 5' PRY BAR.DURING THE PROCESS OF RAISING MOVING THE HOOD INTO POSITION THE EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN AREA BETWEEN SHOULDER AND LOWER PAE RRT OF ABDOMEN.THE EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION 12/12/88 AND WAS SEEN BY THE PLANT PHYSICIAN THE SAME DAY.THE PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBED MULTI-DOSED ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND PAIN MEDICATION.

November 27, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A DRAIN VALVE IN A SLURRY LINE WHILE CHIPPING SLAG A PIECE WENT INTO THE CORNER OF HIS RT.EYE CAUSING A BURN TO THE EYELID MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED FOR PAIN EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT WELDING HOOD WAS IN THE RAISED POSITION

November 8, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS ACCIDENT RELATES BACK TO A NON-RECORDABLE, FIRST AID CASE REPORTED NOV.9,1986. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CARRY A METAL LINER INTO AND WITHIN THE SOUTH PRE-HEATER. DUE TO THE LOW HEAD ROOM WITHIN THE PRE-HEATER THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN A BENT, STOOPED CARRYING POSITION. THE EMPLOYEE INDICATED THAT HIS BACK WAS HURTING BUT DID NOT WISH TO GO TO THE DOCTOR AT THE PRESENT.

October 27, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING PIECE OF PIPE IN NEW 2'' VALVE HELD BY A VISE.DURING A PPLICATION OF FORCE THE PIPE WRENCH SLIPPED STRIKING AGAINST FINGER WHICH WAS BETWEEN VALVE AND WRENCH.VALVE ALSO SLIPPED WITHING VISE -LACERATION OF LEFT INDEX FINGER.

October 22, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERA TIONS WITHIN COLORING PLANT WERE EXPERIENCING CHUTES BEING PLUGGED AT SO.MIXER MIXER PERSON HAD ATTEMPTED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO START MIXER PRODUCTION CONTROL SUPERVISOR ASSISTED MIXER PERSO N & IN THE PROCESS OF PUSHING START BUTTON STRAINED LIGAMENT IN HIS RT.MIDDLE FINGER

October 10, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON NO. 4 KILN IN THE COLORING PLANT. IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVAL OF THE RIDING RING HE WAS DRIVING A WEDGE BETWEEN THE RING AND THE KILN AND FELT PAIN IN THE RIGHT SHOU LDER. STATUS OF ACCIDENT, I.E. MEDICAL RESULTS NOT KNOWN UNTIL 10/24/88.

October 4, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMP TRUCK WA> BEING LOADED BY NEWLY EXPER. SHOVEL OPER. ON BROYT FRONT SHOVEL AND WHEN SHOVEL OPER. SWUNG BROYT AROUND BROYT BUCKET WA> NOT RAISED HGH ENOUGH AND IN PROCESS OF DUMPING BUCKET. BUCKET STRUCK INSIDE OF TRUCK BED CAUSING JOLT TO TRCUK DRIVER AND RESLUTING BACK STRAIN.

August 21, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall down stairs

SHE SLIPPED ON STAIRS DECENDING FROM THE LOADHOUSE TRIPPER FLOOR CAUSING AN ABRASION TO THE RIGHT KNEE AND SPRAIN TO THE RIGHT ANKLE. DURING THE SLIP AS SHE TRIED TOCATCH HERSLF, HER HANDS ST RUCK THE FLOOR AND REACTIVED AND ALLEGED SPARIN TO LEFT ELBOW.

August 10, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS INSTALLING CONDUIT WHILE WORKING FROM A LADDER AT LOW ELEVATION DURING THIS INSTALLATION PROCESS THE EMPL PULLED SUPPORTED A PIECE OF CONDUIT AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND ARM AC CIDENT NOT REPOTED UNTIL 8-12-88 MEDICAL CONFIRMATION THAT MUSCLE RELAXANT WAS PRESCRIBED RECEIVED 8-22-88

June 13, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO INSPECT & CHANGE OUT DUST FILTERS AS REQUIRED IN NO 2 COMPARMENT OF B DUST COLLECTOR DURING COURSE OF THIS ACTIVITY HE REACHED BEHIND A FILTER ASSEMBLY TO CLEAN DUST B UILD-UP INTO HOPPER HE FELT A TIGHTENING PULL & PAIN IN LOWER RT.BACK AREA & UPPER HIP EMPLOYEE WAS NOT IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING

April 21, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN TRUCK(#773B) ACCESS LADDER TO HELP THE PRIMARY CRUSHER OPERATOR AND AS SHE STEPPED FROM THE BOTTOM SUPPORT TO REACH THE GROUND HER ARMS SUPPORTED HER WEIGHT.THIS CAU SED A STRAIN TO THE MUSCLE OF THE LEFT ARM/SHOULDER.

April 18, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE S TRUCK WAS BEING LOADED BY THE SHOVEL IN THE PROCESS OF THE LOADING OPERATION THE OPERATOR DIRECTEDC THE BUCKET TOO FAR OVER THE TRUCK BED STRIKING THE TRUCK S CAB SHIELD THIS CONTA CT RESULTED IN THE TRUCK DRIVER RECEIVING A JOLT WHICH CAUSED A STRAIN TO THE LOWER BACK MUSCLES REPORTABLE UNDER MORE THAN ONE DOSE MEDICATION CRITERIA.

March 27, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG THE CHUTE ABOVE THE 5.5' CONE CRUSHER WHICH WAS PLUGGED WITH ROCK.WHILE USING A .5 INCH DIA BAR THE EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS ABCK.EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DOCTOR

February 12, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL. WAS STACKING 100 LB. BAGS OF GRANULES ONTO A PALLET FOR SUBSEQUENT RAIL CAR SHIPMENT. EMPL. ALLEGES HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK RESULTANT FROM LIFTING ACTIVITY. EMP. DID NOT RE PORT THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 3/1/88 AFTER CONSULTING WITH ON SITE PLANT PHYSICIAN.

1987 · 18 incidents

December 31, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SH2VELING CONCRETE AROUND AN 8IN WATER LIEN WHILE DOING THIS HE FELT MINOR BACK PAIN BUT THOUGHT NO MORE ABOUT IT HE DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT LATER ON HE BEGANTO EXPERIENCE BA CK PAIN NOTIFIE8 THE CO.& RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION

December 11, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING FROM WEST DOOR OF THE COLORING PLANT TO THE BREAK ROOM.ENROUTE,THE WIND BLEW A GRANULE INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

December 1, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 DURING THE WEEK HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A CRANE HOOK DURING THE ATTEMPTED REMOVAL OF A LODGED BOULDER. THE CABLE BROKE ON THE CRANE WHICH REQUIRED MANAL MOVEMENT O F THE HOOK. EM1LOYEE REQUESTED TO SEE COMPANY DOCTOR.

November 25, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 STANDING ON THE SECOND STEP OF A 4 FT LADDER GRINDING A CORNER WELD ON THE JOINT OF TWO 4 INCH PIPES. HE WAS USING THE GRINDER AT FACE LEVEL. THE GRINDING DISC BECAME WEDGED I N THE CORNER JO3NT CAUSING THE GRINDER TO KICK BACKWARD. THE BACK OF THE GRINDER BODY OR THE EMPLOYEE HAND STRUCK THE FACE SHEILD WHICH STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE AT THE BASE OF THE NOSE CAUSING A L

November 9, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPL ASSIGNED A3D COMPLETED SEALING OUTLET GATE OF #710 SERIES RAIL HOPPER CAR.WHILE PRONE UNDER HOPPER CAR EMPL SWUNG LEGS OUTWARD IN EFFORT TO GET FROM UNDER CAR.WHILE IN MOTION TOP OF LEFT FOOT STRUCK ST9EL LIP OF NEXT IN LINE OUTLET GATE.THIS RESULTED IN CONTUSTION-SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO EMPL LEFT FOOT.

November 9, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE BOTTOM WEAR PLATE ON LOADER 02988 USING AN IMPACT AND SOCKET EMPLOYEE HELD BOLT HEAD AND ENGAGED THE SOCKET ON NUT. THE BOLT HEAD TURNED CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE L EFT INDEX FINGER. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES.

November 5, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE INSTAL5ING CHUTE UNDER SWEEP HOLE USING BASKET AND FORKLIFT. CHUTE TACK WELDED WITH ANANGLE TO BASKET TOP TO PREVENT MOVEMENT. AS CHUTE WAS BEING PRECISELY POSITIONED IT BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN FLOOR 5ND SUPPORT BEAM BREAKING THE TACK WELD. THE RESULTING MOVEMENT RESULTED IN THE ANGLE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN TOP OF THE HEAD CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES.

October 24, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE, A3LAB TECHIAIAN, WAS HEATING ASPHALT FOR TEST PURPOSES. EMPLOYEE BROKE AND PUSHED HARDENED ASPHALT CRUST DOWN INTO SOFTENED HOT LIQUID FORCING THE SOFTENED ASPHALT TO CONTACT TH E HAND. 3

October 9, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING A BEARING FROM SOUTH PRESHEATER TRUNION SHAFT. SHAFT WAS RESTING ON FLOOR OF SHOP. IN PROCESS OF REMOVAL THE BEARING CLEARED THE END OF SHAFT AND DROPPED APPROX. 6 INCH3MOVING THE EMPLOYEE HANDS AGAINST THE FLOOR. THIS RESULTED IN MINOR LACERATIONS TO BOTH MIDDLE FINGERS. AN INJECTION WAS GIVEN THUS MEDICAL TREATMENT.

September 3, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS REMOVING3BAR FROM A FEEDER USING TORCH. A PIECE OF HOT SLAG HIT EE'S LEFT LEG BURNING THRU THE PANT LEG & FALLING INTO THE BOOT. THE EE RECEIVED A BURN ON T HE INSIDE OF HIS FOOT ABOV E THE ANKLE. EE3 WENT TO PERSONAL DOCTOR ON 9-8-87 & KNOWLEDGE OF TREATMENT NOT RECEIVED UNTIL 9-16-87.

August 4, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE ATTEMP7ED TO THROW TWO TRASH BAGS INTO THE DUMPSTER. ONE BAG LANDED ON DUMPSTER TOP JUST OUT OF NORMAL REACH. EMPLOYEE EXTENDED ACROSS THE DUMPSTER TO PUSH BAG IN AND HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON GRA3ULES CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST DUMPSTER STRICKING HIS RIGHT RIB CAGE.

July 30, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CL2SING THE VALVE TO NUMBER 5 PAINT TANK AT THE SOUTH MIXER. THE VALVE CONTROLLER IS MANUAL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO ACTUATE. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN AND TWO DAYS LATER SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTE NTION. 3

July 22, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING A WIRE BRAID HOSE FROM A PUMP AND A SMALL PIECE OF THE WIRE PUNCTURED THE LITTLE FINGER OF HIS RT HAND EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES

July 16, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG AN OXYGEN/ACETELENE TORCH ON JOB ASSIGNMENT AND FALLING SPARKS AND/OR SLAG CAUSED A RUBBER SCREEN COAVE TO BURN.EMPLOYEE EXTINGUISHED THE MINOR FLAME AND THEN WHILE PULLING ON THE SIDE PL5TE THE HOT,WEAKENED RUBBER CAME FREE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT ARM.

July 14, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TR2ING TO MOVE HEAD PULLEY SHEAVE WITH A 11/2IN.ANGLE AS A LEVER IN ORDER TO RECONNECT GEAR REDUCER TORQUE SUPPORT LABORERS WERE CLEANING BOTTOM OF THE ELEVATOR TO ALLOW IT TO MOV E FR EELY ELEVA7OR MOVED SHEAVE & LEVER ROTATED STRIKING EMPLOYEE

July 2, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING3SKIRTING FROM A CONVEYOR CHUTE. WHILE HOLDING THE SKIRTING & MAKING A LEFT TURNING MOVEMENT THE EE STRUCK AN I BEAM SUPPORT CUTTING HIS LEFT RING FINGER.

February 24, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING CHANGE AN IDLER ON A BELT CONVEYOR USING HIS BACK HEAD TO RAISE THE BELT OFF THE IDLER, STRAINING HIS NECK AND BACK.

January 16, 1987 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRINDING3SLAG FROM A TORCH CUT ON SIDE OF A BUCKET ELVATOR METAL HOUSING. THE GRINDING WHEEL HIT AN ANGLE STIFFENER & WAS JERKED OUT OF EES GRIP. THE GRINDING WHEEL CAME IN C ONTACT WITH HIS LEFT W9IST.

1986 · 10 incidents

December 20, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN8TALLING LIFTERS IN THE NORTH DRYER KILN. THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE KILN CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO WORK IN AN AWKWARD POSITION.

November 20, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PAINTER WIPING 7IP OF SPRAY GUN WHEN ACCIDENTLY SPRAYED TIP OF FINGER WHILE ON NOZZEL.PATIENT HAVING SEVERE PAIN OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER WHICH IS GOING UP HIS FOREARM.INDEX FINGER TENSE AT DIST AL PHALANX. 3

October 24, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING A 5 TON CRANE TO DISLODGE ROCKS STUCK IN THE JAW CRUSHER, THE HOOK USED TO MOVE THE ROCKS SEPARATED FROM THE CRANE HOOK. THE HOOK FELL STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE LOWER BACK. 3

August 6, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8LY INJURED HIS RIGHT HAND WHILE SHOVELING GRUNULES NEAR A BUCKET ELEVATOR, HE STRUCK HIS HAND AGAINST THE ELEVATOR HOUSING.

July 1, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS EX3TING OPERATOR S STATION IN PRIMARY CRUSHER BUILDING WHEN SHE STEPPED ON A ROCK, SPRAINED HER ANKLE, AND FELL DOWN.

May 6, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING BAGS OF CLAY FROM A PALLET TO THE PAINT MIX TANK WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK

April 30, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG A CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE WORN WEAR IRON FROM THE BED OF A CAT 773B HAULAGE TRUCK WHEN A SPARK FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EAR

March 18, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SH3MMING THE LOWER HEAD WIPER RING ON A 5100 CRUSHER HEAD AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY THE WIPER RING HUNG ON ALIGNING STUDS AS HE PUSHED ON THE RING IT SUDDENLY FELL AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN WIPER 9ING AND HEAD SKIRT THE RING WAS SUPPORTED BY SLACK HOISTING CABLES

March 3, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RE5CHING FOR A STRAP TO PULL THE ELEVATOR DOOR TO THE DOWN POSITION ALLEDED SHE STARINED HER BACK

February 26, 1986 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING THREE OTHER MECHANICS TO CARRY A PIECE OF 8 IN STRUCTURAL STEEL CHANNEL AND ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS BACK

1985 · 5 incidents

October 3, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A PIECE OF METAL APPROX 40 LB TO THE BACKSIDE OF A TABLE TOP

July 31, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING HOURLY EMPLOYEE SHOWERROOM WHEN HE INHALED FUMES FROM THE CLEANING AGENT CAUSING A RESPRIATORY DISORDER.

April 27, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING TO CHANGE ROOM AT THE END OF T HE SHIFT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK IN T H E ROADWAY TWISTING HIS RT KNEE.

March 23, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPL STEPPING DOWN FROM CATWALK TO RAIL CAR WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING SPRAINING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

February 28, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING UP GREASE HOSE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK RESULTING IN AN ALLEDGED STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK

1984 · 6 incidents

October 11, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE UNSCREWED BOLT FROM HYDRAULIC RAM AND WHILE LIFTING OFF RAM BOLT FELL ON RIGHT RING FINGER CAUSING LACERATION.

September 4, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING AROUND DESK IN PANEL ROOM & STEPPED ON A BOLT RESULTING IN AN ALLEGED BACK INJURY.

July 31, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE LOOPED A CABLE OVER 104 BELT HAD PULLEY BRINGING THE LOOP OUTSIDE THE INSPECTION DOOR I ONTO THE FLOOR. THE EMPLOYEE WALKED BACK TO THE START STATION AND PUSHED THE START BUTTOM. DURI NG THE ALARM CYCLE THE EMPLOYEE WENT BACK TO THE INSPECTION DOOR. HIS FOOT WAS CAUGHT IN THE LOOP CAUSING AMPUTATION OF LEFT FOOT, FRACTURE OF LEFT ARM AND LACERATION TO GROIN.

July 13, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CLOSING TAILGATE LOCK HANDLE WHEN HE ALLEGED TO HAVE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

July 2, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL TALKING TO BATCHMAN HELPER ATTEMPTING TO BORROW FORKLIFT.EMPL PLACED HANDS ON ROLL CAGE AND FINGERS ON LEFT HAND WERE TRAPPED BETWEEN ROLL CAGE AND MAST WHEN BATCHMAN HELPER RAISED MAST.L ACERATION RESULTED.

April 17, 1984 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WS CHANGING CRUSHER OUT WHEN HE STEPPED OFF OF CRUSHER ONTO THREADS COVERED WITH GREASE THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED INTO SIDE OF CRUSHER CAUSING A CONTUSION TO HIS RIB CAGE

1983 · 7 incidents

November 8, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WASHOLDING A BEARING HOUSING WHEN IT SLIPPED THE EMPLOYEES LITTLE FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND THE SHAFT CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTURE

November 5, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STRUCK BEARING RACE WITH 2LB HAMMER THE TEMPERED RACE BROKE A CHIP AWAY WHICH STRUCK THSTRUCK THE EMPLOYEES FOREHEAD CAUSING A LACERATUON.

July 31, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS DRIVING OUT OLD BOLTS WITH A PUNCH WHEN HE MISSED THE PUNCH WITH THE HAMMER AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND THIS RESULTED IN A CONTUSION

June 6, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING PRY BAR ON JAW CRUSHER TOGGLE WHEN IT SLIPPED CAUSING HAND TO HIT THE TOGGLE EMPLOYER SUFFERED A FRACTURED LEFT HAND

May 9, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE WORKING ON THE BATCH FLOOR BATCHING PAINT A CYST DEVELOPED ON THE EMP WRIST THIS CYST WAS NOT DETERMINED TO BE WORK RELATED UNTIL SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AND THE CYST WAS ANALYZED

May 3, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRIPPED OVER PUNCH OUT ROD HE HAD LEFT LAYING IN AISLEWAY EMP HAD A MODERATE SPRAIN TO H IS RT ANKLE

April 27, 1983 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

WAS PREPARING TO GO HOME & TRIPPED OVER BENCH IN CHANGE ROOM. THE EE FELL INTO OPEN LOCKER DOOR LACERATING 2 FINGERS.

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