Holcim US IncMining Incidents in 2012

Employee was torquing head liner bolts on the raw mill. As employee was torquing the ratchet come loose causing employee to loose his balance. As employee step back to catch his balance he rolled his ankle and his lower leg absorbed all the weight, fracturing his lower leg.

The employee was getting a rivet buster (jack hammer) to remove buildup off the 5th floor finish mill roof. He dropped the rivet buster and it landed on his left foot point first. cutting and fracturing his left big toe.

Individual was traveling to get a clinker sample stepping over a chain tripped on the chain and fell striking his shoulder on the ground

EE was opening a ball valve located on the tank farm and in the process of doing so sprained his left shoulder

Individual was preparing to clean the roof of a substation was pulling vacuum hose to the roof and experienced pain in her back.

EE was closing a valve on a tanker truck and in the process of doing so the valve sprung back on his right thumb

Employee was loading 30 pound piece of steel onto work boat by tossing the piece underhanded. Employee felt a pop in his right arm resulting in a partial distal biceps tear. Injury became reportable on 08/23/2012.

EE and three others were removing an aluminum ramp from the cooler area of the plant. Each individual was lifting and sliding the ramp. The IE attempted to slide ramp and felt his back pop.

EE was clearing a cardox port with a pipe and a hammer. As the ee struck the end of the pipe with his left hand, his right hand was caught in a pinch point between the pipe and the cardox collar. As a result, his right index finger suffered a laceration which required 8 stitches.

Employee was jackhammering a vertical refractory wall in the calciner, working from his knees when he felt a shooting pain in his back.

EE mounting 988G when step broke at weld. EE swung out and held onto handrail with left hand and all body weight. EE strained shoulder. EE given modified duty on 5/1/12.

EE was removing hood of S Elevator (FM2) with overhead hoist. Dust blew off hood as it was positioned in front of fan exhaust. EE attempted to move out of way and tripped over conduit in-between elevator housings. EE landed on shoulder. EE sought treatment on 4/4. Given pain medication and restricted duty for 4 days by clinic.

Employee helping move kiln rig when a brick fell off of pallet and landed on his right hand. Fracture to middle and index fingers.

Employee was descending down Whole Tire System incline. He slipped and fell backwards. In an effort to get up, ee reached for handrails and conveyor framework. He placed his (left hand) fingers into a pinch point between the troughing idler and support bracket of framework, resulting in lacerations to his left hand ring and middle fingers.

Striking a pin with a 20 lb. hammer. Pin diverted hitting finger between pin and hammer handle.

EE was removing lower air chamber section of 10' air slide with another EE onto a forklift. EE's thumb was caught between the fork and air slide when it was unexpectedly moved by other EE. EE had nail removed and sewn back on as a precaution. EE working with restrictions.

Employee was removing 50 pound metal box by hand when box shifted and fell 4 inches fracturing tip of employee's left ring finger.

During loading of the haul truck in the quarry post shot landing area, the loader bucket hit a rock in the floor of the landing area (toe in the muck pile). The sudden impact caused the employees jaw to close quickly and abruptly breaking a tooth.

EE was changing tire and was straightening the rim lock holder with a tire bar. Tire bar slipped and hit his upper front teeth. Minor chipping of front teeth. No other injuries or impairment.

4 EE's were removing coal pipe from inside the Coal Pfister Room. The ee unsecured the flange as 2 others began to lift the pipe with a come-along. When it was being removed it began to swing and swung into the hand of the ee which was resting on a nearby pipe unrelated to the task.

Employee was cleaning under the rail scale and jammed his neck on the lower portion of the scale. Employee had a pre-existing condition from previous employment. Sought medical advice the next day. Visiting a physical therapist.

Employee was lifting a 5 ton chain fall into position when he strained his right shoulder. Employee requested medical treatment on 4/18/12. The injury became reportable 4/30/12.

Walking through chain hanger section of kiln, got foot hung up between hangers and fell striking head on a hanger.

Grinder cut to left fore arm requiring 8 stitches. NOTE this was just reported to me. The supervisor listed this as first aid treatment. The only medical bill sent listed exam. The employee is no longer employed with us. No one mentioned any stitches until today.

Employee was moving a barge with a winch cable when the barge shifted causing the cable to strike the employee in both shins causing abrasions. Employee did not seek treatment until 01/25/2012 when it was discovered that the abrasions had become infected making the incident reportable.

EE had worked on the pre-heat tower for a full shift during process upset conditions. As a result, a majority of the day was spent in aluminized heat resistant suit and the ee was working near elevated temperatures. EE felt ill after work and visited a local clinic and was diagnosed as being dehydrated. The physician placed the ee on heat avoidance restrictions for two days.