All MSHA-reportable accidents at CARMEUSE LIME, INC. operations in 2022. Fatalities appear first.
Working from 5 step rolling ladder, Team member (t/m) attempted to close hopper hatch to control release of fine material. T/M indicated hatch may have made contact with face, but cannot remember. We believe t/m may have jumped from ladder, causing foot injury, then while attempting to flee area, made direct contact with a structural crossmember injuring EE's face.
Undetermined. Team member (T/M) felt irritation in left eye Sat. Nov. 19 approx. 4:00pm. Could not attribute to anything but performing grinding on Fri. Nov. 18th. approx. 5pm. Investigation showed t/m was following all safety expectations including elevated PPE requirements. T/M also stated there was no indication of irritation during or after completion of work.
Team member was raking lime coating out from kiln when rake got caught on grate. This sudden stop of motion caused T/M to lose balance and fall onto buttocks. A hot piece of lime pebble flipped up and down backside T/M's undergarment, causing a small burn to buttocks.
No conditions contributed to the incident. Incident took place on a concrete walkway leading from the plant's parking area to the main office. Employee states that they tripped and fell. Employee was not carrying any items, or performing any work related activities that may have contributed to the incident.