Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc.Mining Incidents in 2012

Elevator was not functioning properly. This issue persisted for more than 30 minutes.

Security reported an explosion and fire in the south plant at approximately 11:05 am. CFD was contacted and extinguished the fire. Investigation determined that a ComEd transformer had experienced an explosion and fire. No miners were on the property at the time of incident, and no damage occurred to mine equipment as a result. MSHA was contacted at approximately 11:08 am.

Roof fall occurred at or above the anchorage point in 17 West J X 80 South.

Slope hoist's DC motor had a bad brush and was replaced. Operator was made aware of the problem at 9:04AM and called in at 9:15AM to cover the 15 minute rule. Hoist was back into operation at 9:25AM which falls below the 30 minute time frame.

Kiln 5 experienced a ignition of coal dust that was contained within the mill system. No injuries or damage resulted from event. MSHA hotline was contacted immediately.

While operating a haul truck underground the employee ran over a large rock, which jarred the operator.

Employee was pressure washing I-beams in an 80 ft boom lift. His hand became wedged between lift basket and steel structure.

Employee picked up two buckets of material (approximately 20 lbs.) when he felt a pop in his right bicep. Employee did not seek medical attention until 12/13/2012. He was put on restrictions at this time.

Injured noticed swelling in his right elbow at break time. Injured reported to his supervisor that he must have bumped something during the day that caused the swelling. The following day 8/8, injured requested medical attention when the swelling didn't improve. Injured was diagnosed with bursitis.

Employee was raking coating from Kiln #4 and felt a twist in his left knee while stepping backwards.

Employee was walking in heading when he slipped and fell backwards onto his shoulder.

Employee was attempting to take out slack from a ratchet strap. The employee tugged with force, and the strap came free causing employee to fall backwards onto his left shoulder.

Employee reported minor discomfort in back after installing skirtboards. Stated he had prior visits to chiropractor for previous back issues. Visit to the chiropractor on 2/6 resulted in back spasms which resulted in missed work days. Unsure if incident resulted in the injury.

Employee was dismounting a loader when he twisted or pulled something in his lower back.

Employee was stepping up onto a concrete structure when his right knee gave out.

Injured was walking down a flight of stairs at the end of his shift when he felt a pop in his left knee. Injured requested medical treatment the following day.

As the employee was dismounting a transportation carrier he fell to the ground causing a fracture to his right wrist.

Employee was cutting out a collapsed section of 4"" hose that he was using on the vacuum system in the baghouse. He was holding the hose with one hand and cutting around the diameter with a utility knife when the knife slipped out and cut his wrist. He was sent to the clinic and received two sutures.

Injured was cleaning out Kiln 5 coating pocket when he thought he smelled something burning and went down into the cooler pit. Injured walked to Kiln 2 and turned around to exit after inspecting the area. As he walked toward Kiln 5, he slipped and fell to the walkway jarring his back. Injured was treated initially on 7/6, however the injury did not become reportable until 7/13.

Employee was stepping down onto a conveyor belt, he braced himself with his left wrist. When he stepped down he felt pain in his left wrist.

Employee was walking down stairs, from K4 Firing Floor, came to the mid level landing and turned left ankle while placing foot on the landing. Employee reported that he was walking down stairs and was holding the handrails.

Employee was removing ash material from lime kiln. A large piece of ash material became lodged in the man way opening. EE tried to dislodge the material from the opening by placing his left hand between the ash material & the metal manway opening. While doing this his left hand became lodged causing him to smash his left little finger.

Employee was assisting in cleaning the inside of #3 rail scale. The manhole was uncovered. Employee picked-up the manhole cover to put it on the manhole. The cover weighed approximately 50 pounds. The manhole started slipping out of his hands. EE tried to catch the cover, when he did, he fell down and he felt a sharp pain in his right arm/shoulder area.

Employee bent down to pick up a choker and felt a pop in his rt. knee.

Employee suffered burn to right eye while inspecting hydrate product

Employee was lifting bucket when he felt pain in the middle of his back.

Struck head on medal cage while taking out the trash.

Employee cut his left forearm while attempting to cut a hose.

Injured was attempting to re-light kiln when a puff of lime dust blew out of the hood and into his eyes. Injured was wearing safety glasses but not face sheild as required.

Employee was exiting the cab of a mechanical scaler and slipped on step causing a laceration to his left hand requiring 3 stitches. No gloves were worn at the time of the incident.

Employee was attempting to replace a finger at the crusher. Employee rolled his ankle, causing him to smash his pinky finger between the finger and the sidewall of the crusher.

Injured was sweeping in the screening building when gust of wind blew dust into his eyes behind is safety glasses.

Employee was un-spooling cable with a utility knife in his right hand. His hand slipped and he punctured his left middle finger.

Employee's audiogram showed a reportable shift.