All MSHA-reportable accidents at CARMEUSE LIME, INC. operations in 2010. Fatalities appear first.
A gas lance was inside of Kiln 2 preheating, when the cooler fan was opened. This caused a draft within the kiln that extinguished the flame from the natural gas lance. Natural gas was released into the kiln, and an ignition caused the reaction. No persons were injured nor was there any exterior property damage.
At approximately 12:37 pm, on 03/7/2010, the shift foreman reported a waste hopper being used by contractors was found to be smoking and on fire. The cause of ignition is believed to be lime that reacted with the rain falling at the time.
The maintance truck was used to travel to a tunnel to unclog a feeder jam. The employee left the vehicle idling, and when he returned to the truck observed smoke coming from the hood. The employee notified the shift supervisor and began spraying fire extinguishers. Local fire department was called as employees continued to suppress the fire.
Note:Report is being filed as a precaution. A fire developed in the exhaust stack of the 3744 Locomotive, that lasted 15 mins. and was blown out by throttling engine up. Approximately 10 min. period of time past without a fire. Then a fire started again in the exhaust stack area and was extinguished by local fire dept. using 1 extinguisher. The second fire burned for 15 mins.
EE was moving a piece of plywood, approx 25 pounds, he sat the plywood down and stated that he had received an electrical shock. The area was looked over and it was found that there was no cords in the area, he stated that he wanted it recorded that he thought he had received a shock.
Driver was found on customer property requesting emergency assistance for leg injury. Cause of injury is unable to determine at time due to time constraints and medical attention needed. Investigation is on going with all parties involved.
The employee was walking from a work location carrying a shovel and broom. The employee reportedly slipped, fell, and struck his head while walking from the pay loader to the main office. The employee was disoriented and did not clearly remember the exact location he fell, or what events led up the fall.
Feet slipped while climbing down ladder. Employee grabbed railing and strained shoulder, left arm & back.
Injury occurred while changing bags on HiVac trailer. Subject and one other employee were pulling out filter cages from the HiVac trailer, when subject pulled a cage out and felt a pain in his back. Received medical treatment on 11/17 - Rx Drugs and Restricted Duty.
Employee attempted to climb a ladder that had a fall protection cage around it. With his first pull upwards, the top of his helmet hit the fall protection cage.
Employee was using a portable cutting tool to cut 1.5 inch metal rod. The cutting wheel blade broke and caused a laceration to the employees right forearm.
Injured was in the process of removing a screw conveyor with a crane. Injured was grasping the crane cable when the load shifted causing an injury to his right thumb.
Employee was attempting to unplug a chute, while attempting to break the material free the employee struck his forearm on the top of the chute. The employee did not immediatley report the incident to management, the accident was deemed recordable on June 7th, 2010.
Injured was carrying a drinking water container up three stairs into the control room when he lost his footing and slipped.Incident occurred on 4/21 but employee did not request medical attention until 5/7/2010.
While sliding/moving a 3 inch diameter, 20 feet long metal pipe on a hanger, the employee felt a pop and sharp pain in his upper right forearm. The employee was treated for off site medical needs on 3/12/10, was given Rx Drugs and right arm lifting restrictions.
The employee was taking a sample from the sample port gate when the cover plate struck her on the left hand. The employee originally reported the incident, but did not seek medical treatment. The following day, the employee reported swelling and soreness and wished to have it examined, it was then determined the employee's hand was fractured.
Employee was kiln raking for several hours when his right forearm felt numb and started to swell. The employee went to the local ER for evaluation and was diagnosed with an arm sprain. Light duty was given to the employee for the next 7 days.
While the employee was walking from his work location to the rest room he came in contact with a patch of ice. The employee slipped, but did not fall and reported a pain in his hip. On 2/9/2010 the employee requested medical attention and the injury was diagnosed as a hip strain/contusion and the employee has been placed on restricted duty until a follow up exam can be performed.
While getting on the ladder of the rail car, the employee's foot slipped off the rung, causing the employee to fall approx 3 feet to the ground. The employee did have 3 points of contact but the fall caused the employee to land on the ground and hit his head against the rail. The rung of the ladder did have frost on it and contributed to the fall.
Employee was raking scale at #5 kiln for most of the day and experienced right wrist pain. the employee only reported the injury on 01-18-10. employee was sent to Concentra Medical for evaluation and dx of right wrist strain - 2 days light duty.
EE was carrying box of light bulbs from the warehouse to the back of his truck. As he was carrying the box, he tripped over a screw that was in the isleway outside of the warehouse between the electrician shop and the warehouse door. He fell to the ground and said he felt the wind was knocked out of him. Become recordable injury when on 8/25/10 a CT revealed fractured ribs.
Employee was cutting corrugated plastic hose for a Hi-VAC, to clean an area. Using a utility knife, the employee made a cut, causing the blade to slip and strike the employees right leg. This caused a small laceration.
Employee was wearing waterproof boot covers that were fastened to the calf with tape. The employee used a utility knife to remove the boot covers, when he accidentally cut himself on his left calf, causing a laceration that required stitches.
Employee was inspecting a feeder at the bottom of a hopper for a baghouse. Equipment was locked and tagged. Inspection hatch was opened to allow material to drain out. After material stopped flowing, the hatch was removed. Material inside the hopper came loose and flowed out and the employee was exposed to hot dust.
8/3/10 EE stated he had seen the doctor about continuing discomfort from the accident. The doctor ordered a MRI on his neck and shoulder to be performed 8/6/10. On 5/12/10 EE was working between dust collectors when free standing pipe was dislodged from the debris he was removing, striking him across the back of the head, neck and shoulder.
Employee was attempting to unclog a dust chamber when material broke loose, causing dust to enter the employees eye.
EE was attempting to remove blockage from a tunnel feeder. As he moved the slide, the far side fell off the track. In reaction he attempted to grab the slide. However, the weight of the slide & motion of the belt, wedged his hand between the next feeder & the slide. When he pulled his hand out of the pinch point he lacerated is little finger. He received three stitches @ ER
Employee was placing brick on staging platform. Brick fell off platform striking employee left arm and left leg.
The employee initially reported a back strain on 2/19/2010 after feeling a pain in his back while walking down a staircase. On 3/16/2010, the employee reported continued pain, after believing to have tweaked it while lifting a sample bucket over the weekend. The employee was taken off site for examination and was given a prescription drug.