All MSHA-reportable accidents at Imerys Marble Inc operations in 2004. Fatalities appear first.
EE WAS GETTING OFF ROOF INTO MAN BASKET AND UNHOOKED SAFETY HARNESS BEFORE HOOKING INTO MAN BASKET. EE WAS ON UNSTABLE ROOF SHEETING IN DANGER TAPE AREA. ROOF SHEETING GAVE WAY AND EE FELL TO GROUND, APPROX. 18'8"".
Employee was shoveling product off a catwalk area, stepped backwards and fell through an opening in the expanded metal flooring. Fell 11 feet to the ground below, spraining his right shoulder
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A SMALL AIR LINE, TWISTED HIS UPPER BODY AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT BACK AND RIGHT LEG. HE HAD PREVIOUS BACK SURGERY IN 1993.
Employee was operating a Getman scaler. Developed back strain (spasms) during his shift. Requested medical treatment on 10/07 (next day).
Employee stepped of concrete ramp at a height of 18 inches to ground below, feet slipped and he fell on his lower back and hip. Continued to work with no problems until requesting medical treatment on 7/21. Visited doctor on 7/23, was given work restrictions and released back to work.
Employee was draining oil from Raymond Mill #53 at Plant 5, hot oil burned his right index finger
Employee developed an infection in both ear canals, aggrevated by wearing ear plugs. Employee will wear ear muffs in the future.
Employee was walking down steps at the crusher, slipped on bottom step, reached out for handrail, cut finger on metal door frame
Strong & gusty winds caused small piece of metal being cut to burn through pant leg & fell into boot, causing burn on right foot.
Employee was using a hammer and punch to remove a bolt. Hit punch, piece of bolt broke off and stuck into left hand. Bolt fragment was removed at local Emergency Room. Employee returned to work same day with no restrictions.
EMPLOYEE IS CLAIMING WORKERS COMP. DUE TO STRESS/NERVES SO BAD THAT SHE CAN NOT WORK & ANXIETY ATTACKS. UNKNOWN AS TO WHEN THIS PROBLEM BEGAN OR WHEN HER FIRST DR.'S VISIT WAS. SHE REPORTED THIS AS A WORKERS COMP. ON 10/13/04 TO THE SAFETY MANAGER.
Supervisor were traveling thru the plant 4 parking lot area. they noticed adult male lying on the grount near a flat bed truck. he stated he had fall off his truck to the ground.he climbed his truck cab to sit in the air conditioning and thought he would feel better 30 min later request medical treatment have pain back. ambulance picked him up. he is not member of property.