Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.Mining Incidents in 2008

During normal operation of the hoist. The hoist stopped running and would not reset. The code given was another brake solenoid in fault. Repairs were made changing one of the main brake accumulators, and solenoid reset. Hoist has resumed normal operation.

During normal operation the Main Hoist stopped operating giving a halt signal message on the computer for solenoid brake switch in halt. The problem was identified and solenoid relay reset. Hoist has been operating as normal.

During normal operation the Main Hoist shutdown and would not run from the control switches in the Hoist House. A relay in the Wonder Ware was receiving a fault alarm in the Slack Rope circuit. Electricians found the tripped relay and the hoist was back in service in approximately 28 minutes, however the call to MSHA was made as a precaution.

Breaker tripped causing loss of power to the elevator.

The governor cable was causing the safety switch to trip on the top of the car causing the elevator to malfunction. Tightened the spring on the car and has taken care of the problem.

On 6/3/2008, the entire plant and mine lost electrical power from the supplier. The power outage caused loss of power to the vertical hoist at the mine, however the back diesel power kicked on immediately, and the hoist was operable again. The mine was evacuated at that time. Full power has been restored

Elevator control cable was cut while repairs to the compensating chains were performed.

Safety door switch malfunction caused interruption to elevator service for more than 30 minutes. Repairs made to switch to return elevator to service.

A small fire was observed on the bull gear of the # 5 Rotary Kiln. The fire was immediately extinguished by 8:15 am. The fire was due to a build up of grease around the gear. Directions received from the local MSHA office is to report all fires.

On 2/12/2008, the entire plant and mine lost electrical power from the supplier. The power outage caused loss of power to the vertical hoist at the mine, however the back diesel power kicked on immediately, and the hoist was operable again. The mine was evacuated at that time. Full power has been restored.

A fall of ground happend on the main slope of the mine at Black River. This fall of ground blocked access of the main hoist. The fall of ground is approx. 250 feet down the sloped incline into the mine. MSHA was immediately notifed on their 1-800 number, and the Lexington Field Office.

Employee was assigned to the surface plant area and alleges he sustained a lime burn to his foot, however he did not; nor has yet reported this incident to plant management. The employee notified plant management on 3-29-08 he was going to seek medical treatment for this alleged incident through his family.

While in a kneeling position the employee stood up after resetting a breaker and felt a pain in his right knee. Right knee strain.

Employee was raking coating from kiln when a piece hit rake pole knocking employee into handrail. Abrasion to upper right arm. Returned to physician 12/1/08 shoulder pain, restricted activities of no lifting over 10 lbs., unable to use power tools and limited use of Rt upper arm. Procedure for raking coating not followed. Note: Employee retired.

while exiting Kiln 3 preheater feed leg area his left foot became lodged between grating and lost footing with right leg, which caused employee to fall and turn while left foot and leg stayed stationary.

Employee was using fire hose to wash off spilled material, when fire hose busted and knocked employee off balance and fell, striking left elbow on ground. Medical services did not discover a fracture until 9-6-08, on his return visit for further treatment.

Employee was walking next to rail road tracks during rain storm. He stepped into a pot hole and sprained his right knee.

Employee was working a long and elevated conveyor in the mine. When he descended the ladder back to the lower level, he stepped on a rock below the water level under the conveyor and sprained his left ankle. Given restricted duty.

Employee was walking through the plant area, when he stepped into an area that looked dry by his testimony, but in fact was mud. When he stepped out of the mud area, he felt a sprain in his left knee.

Employee was moving from barge cover to tug boat. While stepping on outside of starboard toe, his foot slipped and he fell, hitting his left knee on deck.

Quarry loader operator was filling in as a quarry haul truck driver was jarred around when another loader operator dropped a boulder into the bed of his haul truck.

Employee was walking up flight of stairs and experienced sudden pain in his 2nd and 3rd toes of his right foot. He could not explain any contributing cause or incident to intiate the pain.

Plant employee was attempting to unplug a chute below a dust bin feeder, using a sledge hammer. While striking the chute with the sledge hammer, the employee felt discomfort in his left shoulder down to his elbow.

Employee was cleaning out rail cars and was using a rope ladder for access. As he was climbing out of the rail car, the left side of the ladder broke and the employee swung to the right.

Employee was tramming bench drill to top of bench area, when the drill started sliding on an incline. The drill struck a rib, causing the operator to strike his head inside the cab, which caused a scalp laceration requiring staples.

While performing inspection of the Wash Plant the employee stepped around the oil pump filtering unit located between the classifiers and struck a handle of an electrical disconnect chipping a tooth.

Employee was moving a 4x8 sheet of 3/4 inch plywood (approximately 75 lbs) into the kiln and dropped the edge onto his left middle finger. His finger was caught between the door sill and the plywood.

Employee was removing roller line from the kiln. He was walking on newly installed refractory bricks that had a buildup of lime/brick dust. He slipped on dust and struck his right leg ""shin area"" on the edge of a 2x10 wood plank.

Mine Maintenance employee was attempting to dismount a piece of equipment underground, when his foot slipped causing him to contact the tracks on the excavator with his right shin causing a substantial laceration. The employee received multiple stitches to close the cut. No restricted or light duty given.

Employee was entering the Lime Kiln hood area to check for coating on cooler grates inside Kiln. The door to the Kiln was open, due to Kiln Rake sticking out of it. When he entered area the Kiln puffed causing causing dust or grit to enter eye.

Employee was cleaning or washing away spilled material (lime) from a conveyor, when the water and material splashed back into his face area. The material was able to get under his face shield and into his eyes. He was wearing safety glasses as well.

Employee was cleaning the housing of a pre-mixer at the Hydrate Plant. Lime dust was on the pre-mixer, and while cleaning this off got into the employees eye. First aid was given to the employee at the site as well as an off site medical facility. He did receive prescription medication.

The employee was assigned to install metal siding on a building in the plant. While working with the material the employee alleged the following day he needed to go to the doctor something was in his eye. After visiting the eye doctor, a small piece of metal was removed from the left eye.

A contracted employee, after receiving Site Hazard Training, was assigned to service heaters on the property, had a JLG Vertical Man-lift fall on his leg while unloading the equipment from their trailer. The employee with another person from the company was taking the machine down the ramp on their trailer when the machine broke free and tipped over on said employee's left leg.

While returning to pick up truck to retrieve lunch box the employee slipped on snow and ice on the Hoist House parking lot. Employee was preparing to take a Getman underground via the slope. 2-3 stitches required.

Employee suffered moderate heat exhaustion. Didn't intake enough fluids and required IV fluids.