Mining Incidents

Tijeras Plant & Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Facility
Controlled by GCC SAB de CV
Tijeras, Bernalillo County, NM  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2900013

Tijeras Plant & Quarry has $365K in proposed MSHA penalties and $14K outstanding across 26 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1989–2025
Latest incident
Feb 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
573
citations
104
significant & substantial
$364,567
proposed penalties
$275,872
paid to date
76% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $88,695 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
131
inspections on record
4,180
inspection hours
13.7
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
573 citations across 4,180 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Tijeras Plant & Quarry has $365K in proposed MSHA penalties and $14K outstanding across 26 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.
$365K
proposed penalties
$290K
current assessed
$276K
paid to date
$14K
outstanding
552 assessments are final orders; 26 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-05-14.
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 54,723 16 2 292.4
2025 Q3 52,424 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 116,313 19 3 163.4
2025 Q1 54,159 1 0 18.5
2024 Q4 97,360 5 1 51.4
2024 Q3 56,034 36 6 642.5
2024 Q2 49,372 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 54,864 7 0 127.6
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 53,849 9 0 167.1
2023 Q3 57,648 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 45,047 5 2 111.0
2023 Q1 47,881 12 1 250.6
2022 Q4 48,044 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 46,481 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 47,677 17 3 356.6
2022 Q1 46,517 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 40,406 6 0 148.5
2021 Q3 43,927 10 1 227.7
2021 Q2 43,807 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 41,262 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 42,002 6 0 142.9
2020 Q3 42,505 9 2 211.7
2020 Q2 42,530 11 3 258.6
2020 Q1 47,200 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 43,646 15 4 343.7
2019 Q3 44,612 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 44,803 10 0 223.2
2019 Q1 44,817 11 0 245.4
2018 Q4 43,913 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 44,929 1 1 22.3
2018 Q2 45,617 14 2 306.9
2018 Q1 45,961 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 41,393 25 5 604.0
2017 Q3 43,393 18 2 414.8
2017 Q2 45,714 1 0 21.9
2017 Q1 42,645 23 8 539.3
2016 Q4 41,474 2 0 48.2
2016 Q3 42,400 19 4 448.1
2016 Q2 39,939 2 0 50.1
2016 Q1 40,928 41 8 1001.8
2015 Q4 37,804 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 45,263 15 4 331.4
2015 Q2 41,622 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 40,681 36 6 884.9
2014 Q4 38,919 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 41,873 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 40,183 6 3 149.3
2014 Q1 36,615 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 37,972 12 2 316.0
2013 Q3 40,437 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 37,519 6 1 159.9
2013 Q1 36,657 2 2 54.6
2012 Q4 33,620 7 0 208.2
2012 Q3 47,292 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 35,504 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 38,476 6 0 155.9
2011 Q4 31,388 5 4 159.3
2011 Q3 37,501 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 36,984 5 1 135.2
2011 Q1 36,837 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 32,963 11 3 333.7
2010 Q3 42,781 8 1 187.0
2010 Q2 41,139 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 38,700 11 2 284.2
2009 Q4 31,653 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 46,790 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 36,033 11 3 305.3
2009 Q1 45,440 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 44,573 5 0 112.2
2008 Q3 48,394 1 0 20.7
2008 Q2 48,384 6 1 124.0
2008 Q1 51,600 1 0 19.4
2007 Q4 46,255 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 48,393 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 48,489 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 51,419 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 46,803 22 1 470.1
2006 Q3 51,229 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 47,949 1 1 20.9
2006 Q1 51,719 7 1 135.3
2005 Q4 46,953 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 47,557 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 47,322 9 1 190.2
2005 Q1 49,702 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 44,661 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 47,332 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 47,833 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 49,320 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 47,734 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 49,594 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 49,741 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 48,816 2 1 41.0
2002 Q4 48,094 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 50,296 1 0 19.9
2002 Q2 56,889 18 6 316.4
2002 Q1 50,716 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 50,249 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 52,972 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 52,901 2 0 37.8
2001 Q1 50,716 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 51,534 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 54,885 5 1 91.1
2000 Q2 55,143 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 57,868 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2025 · 1 incident

February 24, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Mill Manlift gearbox broke. Miner was entrapped in manlift for 38 minutes. Miner egressed out emergency exit of manlift roof.

2024 · 2 incidents

March 6, 2024 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Miner was using pneumatic jackhammer (rivet buster) on a sidewall performing refractory demolition when the bit broke, causing the tool to slip and impact EE's left hand against the wall. Miner has laceration and fracture on left index finger.

2023 · 5 incidents

December 12, 2023 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Foreign object went in right eye while driving mobile equipment. Eye became infected and required anti-biotics prescription.

December 11, 2023 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner mis-stepped on uneven working surface and inquired their left ankle.

September 14, 2023 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner pivoted on right leg to turn towards workbench. Their knee made a "pop" sound and immediately they felt pain and informed their supervisor.

January 23, 2023 NM · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner making rounds collecting samples for the lab. Strained right shoulder lifting elevator doors.

2022 · 1 incident

January 10, 2022 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was unfamiliar with this type of Freight Elevator and while closing the elevator door, smashed EE's ungloved hand between the doors.

2021 · 4 incidents

November 24, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking from B Belt up C Belt, slipped with coal on floor and twisted knee.

November 23, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was throwing a bag of trash into the dumpster.

May 20, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee did the line change on the 6" line to set up in cement Silo, then came down from Silo to inspect Kiln grease system and proceeded to clean additive system shoveling material and pain got worse. EE attempted to sit in the 320 loader, but the pain intensified. EE immediately reported it to the control room to report it to the supervisor.

May 14, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Over the course of over three to four months and with increasing frequent use of grinding bowls and auto-sampler buckets, tendinitis set in to left thumb and right forearm.

2019 · 5 incidents

December 5, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Raw FK line that transports material was plugged with rock and wet material. Employee went to check line on top of electrical room. Employee then removed cap while line was pressurized. Left ear, Face and upper body impairment.

August 26, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Team was attempting to seat the elevator take up sprockets back into the chain. The take up was stuck and the employee attempted to free it by striking it with a sledgehammer which accidently struck the hardened tooth and a piece broke free penetrating their left thigh. Employee was taken to Concentra and redirected to Urgent Care.

April 29, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Right hand pointer finger smashed

February 8, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Contractor was rolling a conveyor chute out of the way and hand was pinched between the chute and the wall cutting EE's left pinky finger.

2018 · 3 incidents

July 30, 2018 NM · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Hands were full, slipped off of step going upstairs. Hit left shoulder and chin (face).

June 25, 2018 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing a coal mill top, the lid got stuck and the employee put fingers between the top and the mill and EE shook it. When the lid became unstuck, it came down and smashed EE's fingers.

March 11, 2018 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling blades from a separator, employee felt sharp pain in knee.

2017 · 4 incidents

December 28, 2017 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across parking lot and felt pop in knee. This was deemed NOT a workers comp case but then review by insurance providers and determined by laws in the state of New Mexico it was a working comp case. This is the reason for the late reporting.

August 16, 2017 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While cutting an angle in a piece metal, the machine cut the metal and causing it to pop up and cut my thumb. Resulting in a laceration needing stitches to close.

June 13, 2017 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was found non-responsive around 5:30 pm on June 13, 2017. CPR was initiated and employee was not revived. Initial reports and indication points towards natural causes, possible heart attack. Waiting for autopsy results.

April 11, 2017 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall from ladders

While patching a hole in the coal silo, and while coming down the ladder ee missed the last step and fell.

2016 · 9 incidents

October 31, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While working on #18 Cement Silo to ascertain the nature of a leak from behind the dust collector housing to get a closer look at the problem. As EE looked around the DC housing, approximately 2 to 3 feet from the leak, the wind changed direction and blew cement into face and eyes.

September 22, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While work on #2 Coal Mill using chain hoist to pull motors back in place to tighten belts EE picked up the chain hoist and pulled on it. The chain flew toward EE's right foot and the chain hook struck right behind the steal toe and injured EE's foot little toe.

August 6, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

When EE pulled #2 Kiln Analyzer Probe, EE pulled something in upper back shoulder area.

July 1, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The bowls used for making pellets for the XRF/XRD are very heavy and require repetitive motion with hands and wrists. Over a 12 hour shift 40+ pellets are required and pain has increased over several months.

May 2, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning probe, employee tried to hold the probe in position but other employee hit injured employee's ring finger with the sledge hammer.

February 26, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While adjusting a rotation switch sensor, the employee dropped the screwdriver. When EE reached to grab it, EE's finger was caught by the rotating target.

January 15, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall from ladders

While working on airslide in dusty environment employee's glasses became foggy due to dust mask. Dust stuck to EE's glasses and obstructed EE's vision while EE was descending the ladder. EE missed a step and fell. EE bruised left hip and glute and left elbow.

January 12, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off of an excavator and slipped on the ice. EE hurt right ankle.

2015 · 5 incidents

November 17, 2015 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a digging bar to clear a chute that was plugged. His middle finger was caught between the digging bar and a piece of metal part of the chute and caused my finger to break open in two places.

October 15, 2015 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I went to cut back the North side skirting with the scissors and was not able to do it. I needed my left hand to cut the skirting. The pain in my right wrist was too bad.

August 24, 2015 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using welding equipment on grizzly bars and working in an uncomfortable position for an extended period of time.

July 1, 2015 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This is a re-occurance of a previous injury. Employee had been released to return to full duty. Employee was tightening a bolt with a wrench and felt a sharp pain in his left elbow. When he went to lift the blade, he felt a severe sharp pain in the left elbow. Employee has been on restricted duty since July 3, 2015, but has been at work doing light duty.

January 15, 2015 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee attempted to lift a 3'X3"it up over his head and felt a pop in his right bicep. He lowered the sheet to the floor and felt a sharp pain in his arm and it cramped. He was taken to emergency room with no diagnosis and told to make an appointment with another doctor. He was told on the 20th he would need surgery.

2014 · 3 incidents

August 20, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee climbed on top of the truck to grab the wheel chocks. He jumped off the rear bumper landing on both feet. He did not feel pain at the time, until 4 days later.

July 14, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee sprained his left wrist while using a sledge hammer for a starvation on #22 gyp feeder. He was put on restrictions 10/6/14.

April 4, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was jackhammering a concrete block. He had one leg behind the other to get good leverage on the jackhammer. When he stopped and stepped back and stood up straight, his hip felt like it got stuck and felt a sharp pain in his right hip and could not walk.

2012 · 1 incident

June 11, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loosening a bolt with an impact wrench and holding the nut with his fingers when the nut spun around and cut through his glove and slicing his right index finger.

2011 · 2 incidents

March 31, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking cement sacks when he felt slight pressure on groin area.

February 19, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was loosening bolts using a 15/16 socket and breaker bar. Employee pulled in his shoulder trying to break loose some bolts. Date of Accident: 2/19/11 Employee went to the doctor on 2/21/11 and he did not indicate that was a work related injury Employee's supervisor notified on 2/22/11 Employee went to our worker's comp clinic on 2/23/11 for evaluation.

2010 · 2 incidents

December 9, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off of stairway onto a concrete slab and twisted their ankle. This resulted in a hairline fracture to the bone.

January 10, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working a routine shift in the control room when he felt he had heart burn at 4 AM. When he returned home at 7:30 AM, he looked pale and his spouse took him to the hospital. The attending physicians determined he had suffered a heart attack.

2009 · 2 incidents

February 15, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee lost balance and fell on to kiln anchors. Suffered lacerations to the right knee and face.

January 2, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

On 1/2/09, the boom from a crane bumped a concrete structure. A piece fell and struck an employee on his hard hat. Dazed, but OK he returned to work. Later, the employee reported pain in his neck and visited a Dr. on 1/15/09. The Dr recommended the employee not return to work and rest until a diagnosis is obtained later this month. His first lost time day was 1/16/09.

2008 · 4 incidents

October 13, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was climbing down a ladder when he felt a pain in his back. At the time, he did not feel he required medical attention and continued to work. On 10/24/2008 he was lifting 18lb blocks, when he felt the original injury became aggravated and sought medical attention on 10/27/2008. His first lost time day began 10/27/2008 and his return to duty information is unknown.

June 27, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was responding to a metal detector alert on a coal belt. This belt uses an electrically actuated air jet to mark the location of tramp metal. He removed the metal piece and then went to use his radio, when the air jet fired unexpectedly sending coal dust into his left eye. Coal particle was removed by a physician and an antibiotic was prescribed.

June 13, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was moving debris with a skid loader. When he went to dump into the trash receptacle, wind blew back some material into his face. A small piece of metal was blown around his safety glasses and embedded itself in his left eye. Particle was removed by a physician and an antibiotic was prescribed.

June 4, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving the lids of a screw conveyor into place with a pry bar. After relocating several of these, the employee experienced pain in his right hip. Late that evening, he made a visit to the local hospital where he was told to rest. He is awaiting a complete diagnosis and has missed 4 days of scheduled work as of 6/10/2008.

2007 · 4 incidents

December 23, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was striking a chute to dislodge stuck material. The material (kiln dust) released suddenly and made contact with employee?s right leg. The hot dust caused first and second degree burns to his right ankle and lower right calf.

August 16, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving an oxygen acetylene cart. One of the wheels rolled over a small piece of coal and the cart moved in an abrupt manner. Employee strained right shoulder trying to restrain movement. Attending physician gave pain medication and a sling to restrict movement.

July 18, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was restacking auxiliary separator fan blades. The blades shifted and pinched his middle finger on his right hand, cutting through his glove. He received stitches to this digitus medius at the local Occupational Medicine Clinic and was at work the next day.

February 6, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting with the removal of a spring loaded support arm for a vent system. When the support arm was lifted out of its base, the spring released its stored energy and collapsed, pinching the employee's ring and little finger. Employee was taken to an occupational health center and received stitches for cuts on the 4th and 5th digits of his right hand.

2006 · 6 incidents

November 6, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pinched right index finger in between press arm and cap of pellet press.

June 2, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a 6" vacuum hose from a coupling on the Guzzler Vacuum truck. The hose had become twisted and when he pried it off the coupling, the hose uncoiled and struck the employee in the lower lip. 5 stitches were required.

March 28, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was assisting a fellow coworker that began to have a seizure by supporting him from behind. Victim of seizure began to fall; employee did his best to lessen the impact and injured his left wrist when both landed. Doctor issued employee brace and scheduled physical therapy sessions to lessen soreness.

March 9, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Contact with electrical current

Employee was reinstalling a welding receptacle that was still energized. While attempting to replace one of the bolts, he received a shock through the screw driver he had in his right hand. He has suffered pain in the right palm and has some internal burning of the muscles in that area along with inflammation.

February 23, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had his right hand fingers between a wire rope sling in a basket hitch configuration. When the sling was tightened to lift a piece of equipment, it pinched and twisted his fingers, severing the two middle digits at the first joint.

January 12, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking into an area where three hand grinders were being used. A piece of grinding media flew between his safety glasses and his face and lodged in his eye, scratching it.

2005 · 2 incidents

November 30, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was on equipment inspection prior to start up of crusher. Slipped/tripped on the steps of the primary belt and broke right ankle. Cleanup was in progress at the time of the accident to clear the light dust and sparse rock.

September 21, 2005 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Build up from the preheater dropped onto the feed shelf, which caused hot kiln dust to spill from the feed end air seal. This spillage then fell 26 feet to the ground floor.

2004 · 3 incidents

October 13, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was checking the hardness of a sheet of plate steel. While making this check, employee's hand came in contact with the rough edge on a piece of plate steel adjacent to the piece being checked.

May 18, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating forklift in the plant warehouse. While backing up, the forklift hit a box, knocking it over. Employee tried to stop the box from tipping over with his right foot.

April 3, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A SOUND SCREEN AND DESCRIBED A MOMENT OF INATTENTION. AT THAT TIME HE ALLEGES HE HOOKED HIS RIGHT FOOT UNDER THE SCREEN FRAME AND TRIPPED, DROPPING HIS RIGHT KNEE TO THE GROUND.

2003 · 2 incidents

April 25, 2003 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED EE WAS WORKING WITH WITNESS TO REPLACE THE FREIGHT ELEVATOR DOOR COUNTERWEIGHT CABLE ON THE CABLE'S PULLEY. INJURED EE HAD BEEN HOLDING UP THE COUNTERWEIGHT AND RELEASED THE COUNTERWEI GHT WHEN THE WITNESS HAD TAKEN CONTROL OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT USING THE CABLE FROM ABOVE. THE WEIGHT DROPPED WHEN THE CABLE SLIPPED FROM THE CONTROL OF THE WITNESS, HITTING THE LEFT INDEX FINGE

March 6, 2003 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EE WAS REPLACING A HUB LINER IN THE NO.1RAW MILL SEPARATOR, USING A 1/2" ELECTRIC IMPACTWRENCH. WHEN THE WRENCH CORD BECAME HUNG UP THE EE PULLED UP ON THE CORD IN AN ATTEMPT TO FREE T HE CORD. THE CORD CAME FREE AND THE PLUG AT THE END OF THE CORD STRUCK THE EE IN THE TOOTH.

2002 · 4 incidents

May 28, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING OFF WELD SLAG WHEN A PIECE ENTERED HIS EYE, EVEN THOUGH HE WAS WEARING A FACE SHIELD.

March 15, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UPON ENTERING THE CONTROL ROOM AREA, EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON UNEVEN FLOOR.

February 4, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A COAL MILL, REMOVING THE BOTTOM SHELF FROM THE MILL HOUSING. THE COAL MILL HOUSING TIPPED FORWARD, FALLING FROM ITS STAND TO THE FLOOR OF THE SHOP.

January 22, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING LINER IN RAW MILL AS HE STOOD A LINER ON ITS END TO INSERT A BAR. THE LINER TIPPED OVER AND CAUGHT THE TIP OF MIDDLE FINGER, RIGHT HAND.

2001 · 10 incidents

November 12, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BEHIND A CO-WORKER WHO WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE AT A WATER WELL LOCATION. CO-WORKER WAS CROUCHED DOWN, AND FELL BACKWARDS AFTER LOSING HIS BALANCE. CO-WORKER FELL ONTO I NJURED EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT KNEE. INJURY BECAME "LOST TIME" BEGINNING 11/28/01 AFTER EMPLOYEE'S PHYSICIAN DETERMINED EMPLOYEE REQUIRED TIME AWAY FROM WORK TO RECUPERATE.

October 3, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A CRUSHER, EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 4'PRY BAR TO ROTATE THE CRUSHER HAMMER. AS THE HAMMER TURNED OVER, EMPLOYEE'S HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PRY BAR AND A CRANE HOOK.

September 11, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND NEXT TO AN ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM. A SECOND EMPLOYEE WORKING ON THE PLATFORM WAS USING A HAMMER TO AID A HYDRAULIC PRESS IN MOVING A LARGE COAL MILL PLATE. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE SWUNG THE HAMMER, WHICH GLANCED OFF OF THE PLATE AND HIT THE INJURED EMPLOYEE ON HIS HARDHAT.INITIALLY NOT REPORTABLE.RECENTLY EMPLOYEE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR NECK.

August 15, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPENING A DOOR ON THE SIDE OF #1 KILN PREHEATER WHEN HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE SIDE OF THE PREHEATER.

August 8, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REMOVING TOOLS FROM A HOISTING CAGE AFTER COMPLETING A JOB. HE LEANED OVER THE HANDRAIL TO RETRIEVE THE 5 GALLON PLASTIC BUCKET OF TOOLS (APPROX. 10-15 LBS.), LIFTED IT AND TURNED TO SE T IT ON THE GROUND. AT THAT POINT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 10, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE A PIECE OF PIPE RESTING ON THE POWER HACKSAW AND A SUPPORT STAND. THE PIPE ROLLED LENGTHWISE TOWARD THE SAW, AND EMPLOYEE'S HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE END OF THE PI PE AND THE SAW FRAME.

March 9, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PERFORMING AN INSPECTION IN THE COAL RECLAIM A BELT CONVEYOR AREA. A PIECE OF COAL WAS LODGED IN BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR BELT AND DRIVE-OVER HOPPER SKIRTING. EE WAS HITTING THE UNDER SIDE OF THE CONVEYOR BELT AND A RETURN IDLER, PULLINGHIS HAND IN BETWEEN THE BELT AND IDLER.

February 14, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE ENTERED CLINKER COOLER IN THE AREA ABOVE THE GRATE TO MAKE REPAIRS TO GRATES ABOVE THE #2 COMPARTMENT. A COMPRESSED AIR NOZZLE IN THIS AREA DISCHARGED, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO COME IN CON TACT WITH HOT CLINKER ON HIS EAR, NECK, AND THROAT.

January 26, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

UNRIGGING MILL LINER, A LOOSENED WEDGE FELL AND SMASHED HIS FINGER.

January 3, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING UP A PILE OF DUST ALONG #3 CLINKER BELT IN THE AREA WHERE THE FLOOR BEGINS TO SLOPE TOWARD THE FEED END OF THE BELT. AS EE WAS LIFTING A LOADED SHOVEL, HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED O N SOME LOOSE CLINKER IN THE PILE. WHEN EE SLIPPED, HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT FOOT AND KNEE.

2000 · 8 incidents

December 2, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE SLIPPED ON SLAG SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND NORTH OF THE NO.2 SLAG BELT CONVEYOR. EE FELL FORWARD HITTING HIS HEAD ABOVE THE LEFT EYE ON THE BELTCONVEYOR FRAMEWORK

September 29, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF THE COAL TUNNEL AND HIS VISION WAS AFFECTED BY THE BRIGHT SUNLIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL. EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON THESTEPS AND FELL DOWN AT THE EAST END OF THE TUNNE L. DURING THE FALL, EMPLOYEE HIT HIS FOREHEAD ONTHE END OF A SECTION OF HANDRAIL.

August 19, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG A BUCKET ELEVATOR FEED CHUTE USING A STEEL BAR. EMPLOYEE'S FINGER WAS CAUGHT AND PINCHED BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE ELEVATOR HOUSING.

July 24, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE UNLOADING 1-1/2" CONDUIT FROM A FORKLIFT, HE INJURED HIS BACK.

May 18, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT INJURY OCCURRED WHILE HE WAS DESCENDING THE STAIRWELL FROM THE 5TH FLOOR OF THE MILL BUILDING. EE STOPPED TO OBSERVE MILL OPERATION. WHEN HE STARTED AGAINS, HIS LEFT FOOT BECAM E STUCK ON THE FLOOR GRATING AND IN TURNING RIGHT, HIS LEFT KNEE "POPPED". EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 5-25-00 WHEN TREATMENT FOR HIS KNEE & ASSOCIATED SORE BACK REQUIRED TIME OFF WORK.

February 11, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING (CUTTING) TAPE OFF OF A MOTOR ELECTRICAL WIRE. DURING THIS ACTIVITY, EE TRIED TO GRAB A RADIO MICROPHONE THAT BECAME DETACHED FROM HIS SHIRT AND CUT HIMSELF WITH THE KNIFE HE W AS USING.

January 15, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF OF A COAL MILL BEING REPAIRED AND TURNED TO ACCESS A LADDER. DURING THE TURNING MOTION, EE INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE.

January 7, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A 160 LB CLINKER BREAKER HAMMER OFF OF A PALLET TO HOOK UP TO THE SHOP CRANEEMPLOYEE PULLED LEFT BICEP MUSCLE AT THE SHOULDER.

1999 · 12 incidents

December 28, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN A PREHEATER USING AIRLANCE/PRYBAR WITH A THRUSTING MOTION. EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ELBOW AFTER THE TASK WAS FINISHED.

November 17, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall down stairs

THE EMPLOYEE CARRYING A PIECE OF METAL DOWN A SET OF STAIRS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A STEP NEAR THE BOTTOM AND FELL TO THE FLOOR AND BROKE A BONE INHIS FOOT.

November 16, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING PLASTIC SHEETING ON THE FLOOR. HE PUT A METAL STRAIGHT EDGE ON THE PLASTIC FOR A GUIDE AND WHEN HE STARTED TO CUT TH EPLASTIC, THE UTILITY KNIFE CAUGHT ON THE METAL AND T HE KNIFE SLIPPED ACROSS HIS FINGER. FOUR STITCHES WERE REQIURED.

November 15, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING SET UP WITH A TRUCK CRANE AND WAS MOVING THE OUTRIGGER PADS. THE PADS WEIGHED APPROX 25#. HE MOVED ONE AND BENT OVER TO MOVE A SECOND WHEN HIS BACK HAD A SEVERE PAIN AND HE WENT TO HIS KNEES AND HAD GREAT DIFFICULTY STANDING AGAIN. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND RELEASED TO A SECOND DOCTOR FOR OBSERVATION.

September 21, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ON A PLATFORM. WHEN HE TURNED A CORNER, HIS BOOT STUCK IN THE GRATING. HE TURNED, HIS LEG DID NOT AND THE KNEE TWISTED.

September 20, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS REMOVING THE STEEL 24" WIDE BUCKETS FROM THE BUCKET ELEVATOR FOR REPAIR WHEN ONE HE WAS HANDLING STRUCK THE SIDE OF HIS KNEE. THE IMPACT OF THE MOVING BUCKET TWISTED THE KNEE.

July 12, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE A SILO DISCHARGE GATE WHERE MATERIAL HAD STOPPED FLOWING. WHEN THE GATE MOVED, THE PRESSURE OF THE MATERIAL BEHIND THE GATE CAUSED THE VERY FINE AND NEARLY FLUID KILN FEED DUST TO SPEW AROUND THE GATE AND UP UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

July 2, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE ALLEGES THAT HE DEVELOPED A BURNING PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER WHILE PULLING ON A CHAIN TO TROLLEY AN OVERHEAD CRANE AT THE CRUSHER BUILDING. IT IS APPRENTLY AN AGGRAVATION OF AN INJURY ORIG INALLY REPORT 8-7-91. THE EE DID NOT GO TO THE DR. IMMEDIATELY, HIS SUPERVISOR HAD TAKEN SOME VACATION, AND I HAD SOME VACATION AND THIS REPORT IS OVERDUE. HE IS AT THIS TIME OFF WORK WITH A

June 16, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REPAIRING A FAN AND WAS LIFTING THE SHAFT TO ALIGN IT FOR ASSEMBLY WHEN HE SPRAINED HIS WRIST. EE WENT TO THE DR ON 6-18 WHERE A REMOVABLE SPLINT WAS GIVEN FOR SUPPORT.

February 19, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING PANEL FROM A DUST COLLECTOR WITH HELP OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. EACH PICKED UP ONE END OF THE PANEL AND ATTEMPTED TO ROTATE IT TO FIT THROUGH DOOR. THEY EACH ROTATED IN OPPOSI TE DIRECTIONS, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO TWIST HIS BACK ABNORMALLY. EMPLOYEE WENT TO A CHIROPRACTOR THE FOLLOWING DAY.

January 19, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD BEEN REMOVING DUST COLLECTION BAGS & WAS CLEANING BETWEEN THE BOTTOM ATTACHEMENT RINGS WHEN HE STEPPED BACKWARD & INTO ONE OF THE HOLES WHERE A BAG HAD BEEN ATTACHED.

January 8, 1999 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUNCH OUT AN END PLATE OF ASILO VALVE WHEN THE PIECE OF WOOD HE WAS USING TO SOFTEN THE BLOW SLIPPED & HE STRUCK HIS FINGERWITH THE HAMMER

1998 · 6 incidents

November 11, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

AFTER FIRING THE RING-BLASTER GUN INTO THE CHAMBER, DISCHARGING THE AIR CANNONS, AND RODDING LOOSE PIECES OF BUILD-UP FROM THE WALLS, EES WERE ALLOED TO ENTER THE AREA TO REMOVE SOME ERODED RE FRACTORY. AFTER LUNCH THE EES RETURNED TO REPLACE THE REFRACTORY, WHEN A PIECE OF THE BUILD-UP FELL ONTO THE EE AT A GLANCING BLOW, CAUSING HIS HARD HAT TO HIT HIS NOSE.

October 14, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal inspector SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE MAKING A ROUTINE ROUND OF THE PLANT, HE STEPPED ON A SMALL PIECE OF ANGLE IRON CAUSING HIS ANKLE TO TURN AND WITH THE LOSS OF BALANCE, HE FELL AGAINST A STEEL BEAM.

April 2, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CHANING OIL IN MOTOR BEARINGS. HE HAD TO LIFT A BUCKET OF OIL TO A CART AND AT THE JOB LOCATION HE HAD TO LIFT THE BUCKET OFF THE CART. SAME ACTION IN REVERSE WITH THE USED OIL. EE HAS COMPLAINED OF SORE SHOULDER AND FINALLY WENT FORMRI. THE EE HAD SURGERY FOR REPAIR OF PARTIAL TEAR OF THE ROTATOR CUFF ON AUGUST 18, 1998.

March 18, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLEANING A MATERIAL DRIBBLE PIPE & HE SLIPPED & FELL AGAINST THE SECONDARY CRUSHER. EE WENT TO THE DR ON THAT DATE & RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY. HE RETURNED TO THE DR FOR A FOLLOW UP VISIT ON 3/27/98, WHERE THE DR GAVE HIM A SUPPORT WRAP BECAUSE THE PAIN IN HIS RIBS WAS STILL BOTHERING HIM.

February 25, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant POWERED HAULAGE
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING A SAMPLE OF CLINKER WHEN THE SAMPLER HANDLE CAUGHT HER RIGHT INDEX FINGER AGAINST THE LID OFF THE DRAG CONVEYOR.

January 12, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ASSISTING THE DUST COLLECTOR REPAIRMENT WITH REMOVAL OF A SHEETMETAL WALL PANEL WHEN HE FELT A VERY SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT FOREARM. HE WENT TO THE DR AND RETURNED TO WORK THE FOLLOWING SHIFT, IN MARCH, THE PAIN WAS STILL PRESENT AND HE RETURNED TO THE DR WHERE A REMOVABLE SPLINT/CAST WAS APPLIED AND THE RESTRICTED DUTY WAS ASSIGNED.

1997 · 10 incidents

November 20, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES THAT HE LIFTED A PORTABLE WELDER OUT OF A BOX WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

October 11, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS UNPLUGGING AN ELEVATOR DISCHARGE CHUTE WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE EXCESS OF THE AIR LANCE THAT HE WAS USING, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND JAMMED HIS RIGHT HA ND RIGHT FINGER TRYING TO STOP HIS FALL. THE DR.HAD HIM WEAR A SMALL SPLINT TO HELP THE HEALING.

September 22, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS WALKING UP A STAIRWAY IN THE KILN FEED BUILDING WHEN HE FELT A SENSATION IN HIS KNEE. HE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT. HE WENT TO THE DR ON THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN HE COULD NOT BE ND HIS KNEE IN THE MORNING.

June 20, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LEAVING THE MORNING MEETING OF THE QUARRY GROUP WHEN HE ASKED HIS SUPV. TO TAKE HIM TO THE HOSPITAL. HE SAID HE HAD NOT BEEN FEELING WELL ALL MORNING, AND WAS AFRAID HE WAS HAVING A HEA RT ATTACK. THE PARAMEDICS WERE CALLED AND HE WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE UNDERWENT SURGERY TO RELIEVE RESTRICTION IN AN ARTERY.

June 20, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSIDE #1 RAW MILL REPLACING LIFTER. WHENTHE EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP ANOTHER BOLT, THE BOLT WHICH HAD JUST BEEN PLACED SLIPPED OUT AND FELL, STRKING THE BACK OF THE EE HEAD JUST BELOW THE HARD HAT. THE IMPACT CAUSED A CUT WITH REQUIRED STITCHES.

May 20, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD JUST FINISHED LUNCH WHILE MONITORING OPERATIONS IN THE CONTROL ROOM AND WAS CLEANING THE KNIFE HE HAD USED DURING LUNCH. IT CUT THROUGH THE PAPER TOWEL HE USED TO WIPE THE BLADE AND CUT HIS THUMB.

April 24, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAYS HE WAS REMOVING A BEARING FROM A SHAFT WHILE IN THE REPAIR SHOP. THE HAMMER HE WAS USING GLANCED OFF THE SHAFT WHEN HE STRUCK IT AND HE HIT HIS OWN LEFT KNEE.

April 23, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP HAD EMPTIED A GLASS SAMPLE JAR INTO A BUCKET. WHEN HE TURNED AROUND HE BUMPED THE JAR AGAINST A PULVERIZER HANDLE. JAR BROKE AND CUT HIS LEFT FOREFINGER.

January 17, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUUTTING "T" BOLT INT EH CLINKER COOLER WINDBOX 3HLE IN A KNEELING POSITION A HOT PIECE OF SLAG FELL INTO HIS BOOT AND BURNED HIS HEEL. HE DID NOT GO TO THE DR UNTL 1-27 WHEN HE FINALLY REALIZED THAT THE BURN WAS NOT HEALING PROPERLY.

January 13, 1997 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS CARRYING SEPARATOR LINER PLATES WITH BOTH HANDS AND TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF SCRAP METAL LAYING ON THE FLOOR. BROKE HIS FALL WITH BOTH HANDS AND SPRAINED LEFT WRIST. EMP REPORTED THE IN CIDENT TO SUPERVISOR ON DATE OF INJURY BUT DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 1-16-97 WHEN SWELLING AND PAIN DID NOT SUBSIDE.

1996 · 8 incidents

December 28, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE MATERIAL IN A SILO BY HITTING THE CONE WITH A STEEL BAR. THE BAR BOUNCED BACK, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LIP AND LACERATION ON THE INSIDE. SUTURES WERE R EQUIRED.

December 10, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD SET AND PRESSURIZED A HYDRAUULIC RAM BETWEEN TWO COAL MILL TABLES FOR DISASSEMBLY. EMPLOYEE'S HELPR APPLIIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE RAM WHILE THE INJURED STRUCK THE TABLE WITH A HA MMER. THE HYDRAULIC RAM POPPED OUT OF POSITION AND A 1 1/2" X4" ROUND SPACER USED WITH THE RAM HIT THE INJURED ON THE CHIN.

November 12, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A RETURN IDLER ON THE UNDERGRATE DRAG CONVEYOR WHEN IT SLIPPED FROM HIS PARTNER'S HAND AND CAUGHT THE INJURED'S HAND (LEFT) BETWEEN THE IDLER AND CHAIN, CAUSING A SEMIC IRCULAR CUT IN THE PALM REQUIRING FIVE SUTURES.

October 25, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN A STEEL PLATE A 3/4" PIPE. THE WEIGHT OF THE PLATE CUT OFF THE TIP OF HIS LEFT RING FINGER NO BONE INVOLVMENT.

September 30, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FILLING CEMENT BAGS AT THE PACKING MACHINE WHEN ONE BAG BROKE. PORTLAND CEMENT SPLASHED INTO HIS EYE.

September 18, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PICK UP A BOX OF PARTS W/ AFORKLIFT. AS HE APPROACHED HE LOWERED THE FORKS AND THE RIGHT FORK BECAME DETACHED FROM THE MAINSUPPORT BAR. HE ATTEMPTED TO REATTACH THE FORK W ITH HIS RIGHT HAND UNDER THE TINE AND THE FORK SLIPPED OFF COMPLETELY LANDING ON HIS HAND.

April 12, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DRIVER EE WAS INSIDE OF THE TRAILER DISLODGING MATERIAL THAT WAS STUCK IN THE TRAILER WHEN DRIVER EE OPERATED THE CONTROL FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THE TRAILER DOORS. THIS CAUSED DRIVER EE TO SL IP IN THE TRAILER ALLOWING HIS LEFT LEG TO THE PINCHED BY THE CLOSING DOORS.

January 25, 1996 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MILL LINERS FROM THE FORKS OF A FORKLIFT ONTO A PALLET. THE LINER SLIPPED FROM HIS GRASP AND FELL, CRUSHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN IT AND A PREVIOUSLY PLACED LINER.

1995 · 8 incidents

December 6, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAYS HE HAD JUST FINISHED USING THE MORTAR MIXER & THREW TWO EMPTY SACKS IN TO CLEAN IT. HE HAD RAISED THE GUARD OVER THE PADDLES TO DO SO & THE SECOND SACK CAUGHT & JERKED HIS HAND INTO TH E PATH OF THE PADDLES & THE MIXING BARREL.

December 1, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING BAGS OF CEMENT FROM THE CONVEYOR ONTO PALLETS WHEN HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT.

October 5, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING IN THE WELDING AREA WITH A SUPERVISOR WHEN HIS FOOT GOT TANGLED IN A WELDING LEAD AND HE FELL ONTO HIS KNEE. EE DID NOT GOT TO A DR. UNTIL HE REALIZED THAT THE SWELLING WAS NOT GOING DOWN, AND THE KNEE MAY NEED SOME ATTENTION.

August 27, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS ON A PLATFORM WORKING ON #3 FINISH MILL AIRSLIDE. AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO COME DOWN THE LADDER FOR ACCESS, IT MOVED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL.

July 5, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person MACHINERY
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVELTHE DM-45E DRILL FOR SETUP AT A HOLE & WAS ON A SLOPE WHICH CAUSED THE DRILL TO OVERTURN WHEN THE LEVELING JACKS TOUCHED THE GROUND

May 15, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CARRYING A BARRICADE STAND WHEN IT SLIPPED FORM HIS HAND AND FELL ONTO HIS FOOT JUST BEHIND THE STEEL TOE. EE DID NOT GO TO THE DR UNTIL 5-17-95.

February 6, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED WHILE GOING UP CONCRETE STAIRS AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE EDGE OF THE NEXT STEP. HE WENT TO THE DR FIRST TIME ON FEB 28, 1995.

January 5, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS TRANSPORTING BUCKETS & CHAIN FROM THE MILL AND UNLOADING THEM OUTSIDE. THE AREA WAS COVERED WITH APPROX. 3" - 6" OF SNOW. EE STOPPED FORKLIFT AFTER UNLOADING EQUIPMENT. HE SHUT THE FORK LIFT OFF. AFTER UNBUCKLING HIS SEATBELT HE STEPPED OFF AND STARTED WALKING AROUND TO THE EQUIPMENT WHICH WAS JUST UNLOADED. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL LANDING ON HIS LEFT WRIST.

1994 · 11 incidents

December 22, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A BULK TRAILER WHICH REQUIRES A BASKET DURING LOADING. WHILE RAISING THE LOADING CHUTE, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS R KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO A DOCTOR UNTIL 1 /19/95. THIS INCIDENT WILL INCREASE THE 1994 4TH QUARTER REPORTABLE COUNT BY ONE, FROM 2 TO 3.

November 13, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE MISJUDGED A STEP & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN RIGHT ANKLE.

October 25, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A PIECE OF STEEL [13" X 13" X 2 1/4"] FOR THE ROCK BREAKER WHEN THE PRY BAR SLIPPED, CAUSING THE STEEL TO PINCH THE TIP OF THE LEFT THUMB.

June 21, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE THE PRIMARY CRUSHER WHEN THE WEDGE HOLDING THE ROLLS IN PLACE MOVED & THE EMPOYEE STOOD UP TO KEEP HIS BALANCE & TW ISTED HIS KNEE

June 17, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING UPWARDS WHILE STRIKING A DUST COLLECTION PIPE & SOMETHING FELL INTO HIS RT EYE

May 11, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A 35 TON HAUL TRUCK ONA MUDDY ROAD. THE ROAD DESCENDS AT 10% FOR APPROX 1200', THEN AT 3% ON A SLIGHT CURVE TO THE LEFT. HE STARTE DDOWN IN THIRD GEAR, APPLIED THE BRAKE S, AND SLID. THE TRUCK WENT AGAINST HTE BERM ON THE RIGHT AND THEN LAID OVER ONTO THE LEFT SIDE. THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED BRUISES AND A CERVICAL STRAIN AWHICH CAUSED A HEADACHE.

April 27, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STANDING ON A SCAFFOLD PLATFORM WHILE PLACING THE NEXT LEVEL OF PLATFORM WHICH HAD BEEN HANDED TO HIM FROM THE FLOOR LEVEL. AS HE LIFTED IT TO SHOULDER LEVEL HE TURNED TO PLACE IT AND F ELT PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN AND LOWER BACK.

March 8, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT HE SLIPPED ON SNOW WHILE PUSHING A LOADED WHEELBARROW. HE REPORTED PAIN TO HIS SUPERVISOR AT SHIFT BEGINNING THE FOLLOWING DAY AND WENT TO THE DR. WHERE NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND. A RETURN VISIT TO THE DOCTOR ON 3-15-94 PUT THEEE ON RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL A FOLLOWUP VISIT.

March 7, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE WAS LIFTING AN EMPTY WOODEN PALLET FROM FLOOR LEVEL TO THE TOP OF A FOUR FOOT HIGH STACK. EE NOTIFIED HIS SUPERVISOR ON 3-10-94 AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 3-15-94 WHERE THE HERNIA WAS DIAGNOSED.

January 4, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A GUARD FROMA BALL MILL. THE GUARD SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE GUARD AND BRACKET.

January 2, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED INTO AN OLD SCREW CONVEYOR PIT WHICH HAD BEEN BACKFILLED WITH MATERIAL. HE STEPPED INTO SOFT MATERIAL WHICH CAUSED HIS STEP TO BE LOWER THAN EXPECTED, STRAINING A PREVIOUS INJURY. T HIS IS THE SECOND REPORT FOR THE RECURRING ACHILLES TENDONITIS.

1993 · 10 incidents

December 4, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF CEMENT CLINKER CAUSING STRESS ON THE RT FOOT EMPLOYEE HAS TENDONITIS WHICH WAS AGGRAVATED AT THAT TIME

November 9, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A COAL MILL BEARING FROM THE FLOOR TO THE TOP OF THE MILL TO HAND IT TO ANOTHER REPAIRMAN AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

September 21, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HOLE PUNCH ON NEOPRENE FOR CONVEYOR BELT SKIRTING. WHEN HE STRUCK THE PUNCH, IT BROKE AT THE BASE OF THE HANDLE WHICH WAS WELDED TO THE CYLINDRICAL PORTION OF THE LEFT HAN D CAUSING THE LACERATION AND CHIPPED BONE.

August 25, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS ON A LADDER ABOUT 5 FT OFF THE GROUND. HE PLACED ONE FOOT ON AN AIRLINE WHILE KEEPING THE OTHER ON THE LADDER. HE WAS PLACING A COVER OVER A CLEANOUT PORT WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE FLOOR, SPRAINING HIS WRIST AND HAND.

June 25, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

AFTER CUTTING METAL WITH A TORCH, A FRAGMENT OF HOT SLAG FLEW INTO THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT EYE WHILE HE WAS USING A CHIPPING HAMMER.

May 20, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE HE WAS BALANCING THE COAL MILL ROTOR, HE HAD TO GET THE BOTTOM PHASE READINGS AND SOME MATERIAL WAS BLOWN INTO HIS FACE FROM A JOINT AT THE BASE OF THE BALANCING STA ND.

April 23, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE LOST HIS FOOTING & STEPPED INTO AN 11" DIA. HOLE CREATED WHILE CHANGING BAGS IN A DUST COLLECTOR WITH HIS LEFT LEG AND STOPPED HIS FALL WITH HIS LEFT ARM, SPRAINING HIS LEFT THUMB AND WRIST .

March 17, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYE EWAS USING A PIECE OF PIPE TO DISLODGE MATERIAL FROM A TRASH DUMPSTER AND HE STRUCK HIS RGITH HAND WITH THE PIPE ON THE DUMPSTER. PAIN AND SWELLING OF THE LITTLE FINGER DID NOT GO AWA Y AND THE EMPLOYEE WENT TOT HE DR ON 3-22-93.

February 25, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 1/2" DRIVE RATCHET IN AN AWKWARD POSITION AND SPRAINED HIS WRIST.

February 4, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS TRYING TO MOVE THE KILN BURNER PIPE USING A PIPE TO PRY ON A BAND AROUND THE BURNER. HE GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PRY BAR AND A PIECE OF METAL ATTACHED TO THE KILN HOOD. THE MID DLE FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND WAS SMASHED.

1992 · 12 incidents

October 30, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING OVERHEAD WHEN WELD SPLATTER ENTERED THE HOOD AND INTO HIS EYE. IRRITATION BECAME MORE UNBEARABLE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. HE WENT TO A DR. ON THE MORNING OF 10-31-92. WENT TO THE COMPANY DR. ON THE MORNING OF 11-2-92. A SMALL PIECE OF SLAG WAS REMOVED AT THAT TIME.

September 29, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Holnam Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT DUST BLEW INTO HIS EYE. HE ATTEMPTED TO WASH IT OUT AT WORK. HE WENT TO THE DR. AT 4:30 PM FROM HOME WHEN THE PAIN WOULD NOT STOP. THE FIRST AID REPORT TO THE COMPANY WAS FILLED ON THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THE NEED FOR THIS REPORT WAS NOT KNOWN UNTIL A REQUEST FOR PAYMENT WAS MADE FOR THE PRESCIPTION MEDICATION TODAY.

September 18, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING PIECE OF 3INCHX36INCH PIPE WHEN TACK WELDS BROKE CAUSING PIPE TO HIT HAND WHICH WAS RESTING ON TOP OF STEP LADDER.

July 1, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL IN AN AREA WHERE HE HAD TO BE BENT OVER. WHILE BENT OVER HE TURNED HIS BODY WITH A SHOVEL FULL OF MATERIAL AND SPRAINED HIS BACK.

June 5, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall down stairs

I WAS STANDING ON AN AIR DUCT THAT WAS ANGLED DOWN AND COVERED WITH DIRT AND DUST INSTALLING AN AIR TANK. I TWISTED AROUND MY FOOT SLIPPED AND I FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE STEPS BELOW LANDING ON MY HEELS AND BUTTOCKS.

May 26, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Struck by flying object

COVER OFF OF BELT CLEAN OUT PORT AIR CANON DISCHARGED DUST AND GRIT CAME OUT OF CLEAN OUT PORT UNDER HIGH PRESSURE

April 9, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR HIT A BUMP WHILE TRANSPORTING TRASH AND JARRED HIS BACK.

April 2, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Struck by flying object

CLEANING OUT CHUTE THAT WAS SET-UP WITH MATERIAL, WITH CHIPPING HAMMER. CHUNK BROKE LOOSE STRIKING RIGHT THUMB.

March 2, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE TRUCK INJURED WAS DRIVING HAS A WINDOW THAT IS HELD UP BY WOODEN WEDGES.THE WINDOW STARTED TO FALL AND INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO RE-INSERT THE WOODEN WEDGE WHEN HE STRUCK AND BROKE HIS FIN GER WITH THE WOODEN WEDGE.

January 28, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING COAL MILL ROTOR WHILE TAKING BELTS OFF SHEAVE DUST FLL INTO EMPLOYEES FACE SOME DUST WENT BEHIND EMPLOYEES SAFETY GLASSES & INTO HIS LEFT EYE DUST REMAINED IN EYE OVERNIG HT CAUSING A SCRATCH ON THE LEFT EYE

January 13, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING PIPE WRENCH IT SLIPPED AND BUMPED KNEE

January 4, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNPLUGGING A CHUTE WITH A PIPE. WHEN THE MATERIAL DISLODGED THE PIPE HIT THE EE ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

1991 · 10 incidents

December 17, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall onto or against objects

DURING LUNCH HOUR, EE LEANED BACK IN CHAIR AND IT SLID OUT FROM UNDER HIM. EE FELL AND HIT HIS LEFT ELBOW ON THE CONDUIT ON THE WALL CAUSING PUNCTURE WOUND.

October 12, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON LOOSE DUST ON THE STEP OF TEE DRILL ACESS LADDER AND FELL AGAINST THE MACHINE.AFTER CONTINUED DISCOMFORT HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON OCTOBER 28.

August 29, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING WELDING LEADS TO HIS WORK AREA. THE LEAD CAUGHT ON A WALKWAY KICKPLATE CAUSING THE STRAIN TO THE ARM AND SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DOCTOR WHEN PAIN WOULD NOT GO AWAY ON 9-12-91.

August 7, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SILO HOPPER TO DISLODGE MATERIAL INSIDE

July 8, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPENING LID HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN LID AND CHUTE

July 3, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUNCHING OUT FLANGE WITH HAMMER AND PUNCH PC OF METAL FLEW OFF HIT BACK SIDE OF L HAND

June 21, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE SHIFTED GEARS IN A 35 TON TRUCK AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE SHIFT RACK.

May 28, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A DUMP BODY FROM A DISABLED TRUCK USING A HYDRUALIC CRANE TO HOIST THE LOAD. THE BODY WAS CRIBBED WITH TIMBER AND PIPE SPACERS. AFTER THE HINGE PINS WERE REMOVED, THE SPA CERS WERE REMOVED AND THE BODY MOVED ABOUT 10 INCHES. THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED OUT OF THE WAY AND STRUCK HIS KNEE ON THE STEP OF THE CRANE.

May 11, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSPECTING MILL, TWISTED ANKLE ON UNEVEN SURFACE

January 9, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT LEFT FINGER BETWEEN IMPACT WRENCH AND MILL SHELL. SMASHING AND LACERATING FINGER.

1990 · 12 incidents

December 18, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN THE SHOP WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THE SHOP BRIDGE CRANE TO HIS WORK AREA CRANE CONTACTED A LIGHT FIXTURE WHICH DROPPED STRAIGHT DOWN ONTO EMPLOYEES HEAD

November 19, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Holnam Inc · Struck against stationary object

STEPPED FROM MILL CONVEYOR LID SLIPPING ON CLINKER BALLS TWISTING LEFT ANKLE.

November 1, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Struck against a moving object

I.NAME'S BACK STARTED HURTING WHILE DRIVING A 35 TON HAUL TRUCK.

October 16, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

MIXING CONCRETE IT SPLASHED OUT OF MIXER IN FACE UNDER GLASSES IN BOTH EYES

September 28, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Holnam Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPL WAS OFF WORK FOR 71 DAYS BECAUSE OF PAIN. BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC INCIDENT & BECAUSE SYMPTOMS THIS TIME WERE SIMILAR TO 7/28/87 INJ DR HAS INDICATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY RECURRENCE OF ORIGINAL.

August 27, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO START KILN BAGHOUSE DUST FEEDING THROUGH A ROTARY TYPE FEEDER THE BIN ITSELF HAD COMPRESSED AIR ON IT EMPLOYEE WAS BEATING ON THE BIN WHEN MATERIAL (DUST) FLUSHED THRO UGH AN INSPECTION PLATE WHICH WAS NOT SECURED PROPERLY EMPLOYEE WAS HIT IN THE FACE BY THE FLUSHING DUST

June 21, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Struck against stationary object

GETTING DOWN FROM TRACK BRUISING BOTTOM OF R FT,

June 4, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING METAL OVERHEAD WITH TORCH,SPARK WENT INTO LEFT EAR.

May 9, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEES WERE USING CHAIN HOIST TO SECURE 18" DIA. DC PIPE. HOOK ON CHAIN WAS HANGING UP. EMPLOYEE PULLED ON CHAIN HOIST BY THE WIRE SLING. AT THAT TIME ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PUT WEIGHT ON PIPE CA USING IT TO SLIP DOWN, TIGHTENING BETWEEN HANDRAIL AND HAND.

March 28, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS GOING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER; HAD TO CROSS BY GOING UP A 3-STEP METAL LADDER. FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM HANDRAIL FELL IN RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO NOTICE SOME IRRITATION. WENT TO DOCTOR ON 4-12-90.

February 13, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAD CUT DECKING FOR PURPOSE OF REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT TO BE REPAIRED. INJURED BELIEVED SECTION ON DECKING WAS SECURED, TO SURROUNDING STRUTURE, BUT WHEN STEPPED ON DECK FELL THROUGH AND AS LEFT FOOT HIT GROUND, IT TWISTED AND CAUSED INJURY.

1989 · 9 incidents

December 7, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING NEW SHUTE TO DUST BIN #1 KILN CHUTE HUNG UP, SO HE KNOCKED CHUTE WITH A HAMMER AND ACCIDNETLY HIT HIS FINGER WITH HAMMER CAUSING INJURY.

November 7, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED FROM BULK TRAILER ONTO CATWALK & TWISTED ANKLE.

September 22, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT A HOLE IN A PIECE OF RUBBER SKIRTING WITH A UTILITY KNIFE, THE KNIFE FOLDED, CUTTING THE TIP OF HIS RIGHT THUMB.

August 22, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON COAL MILL DUST PARTICLE WENT INTO LEFT EYE

August 17, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SETTING UP BIG DRILL PRESS, PUTTING 5/32" DRILL BIT INTO CHUCK, CHUCK SLIPPED OUT OF HOLDER AND FELL, DRILL BIT WENT THROUGH 4TH FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WHICH WAS HOLDING DRILL BIT.

August 2, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS INSTALLING LIDS ON #1 FINISH MILL MILL CONVEYOR ALONG WITH TWO OTHER MEN. ONE LID GOT HUNG UP ON ANOTHER LID. INJURED WAS CHECKING TO SEE WHAT HAD HUNG IT UP. LID SLIPPED INJURING MIDDLE FINGER.

July 8, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS JACKHAMMERING WHEN HE LIFTED JACKHAMMER AND TURNED TO THE LEFT AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN.

June 21, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CLEANING BURNER FLOOR WHEN A DUST PARTICLE GOT IN HER RIGHT EYE

April 3, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ideal Basic Industries-Cement Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING COVER FROM #15 CLINKER F.O.W. ALONG WITH W NAME ONE PIECE HAD BEEN REMOVED STARTED TO PICK UP SECOND PIECE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

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