All MSHA-reportable accidents at Lehigh Northeast Cement Company operations in 2017. Fatalities appear first.
The employee had finished repairs to the Preblend Stammler system immediately prior to the injury, which occurred when employee was walking down the stairs with tools/equipment. The employee stepped down from the top step with employee's right leg, and as soon as employee put pressure on employee's leg employee felt employee's knee ""pop"".
Slid on the ice, twisting knee. Did not fall. Employee was sent to the ER. There EE was told that they thought EE may have torn ligament and instructed EE to go to an orthopedic doctor the following day.
EE was working on the 1812.2 Clinker Silo Dust collector fan. EE released the button and as the motor was winding down EE went to see if it had normal air flow. On the way by, EE's fingers came in contact with the moving belts. The tip of one finger was removed and the other was injured. EE reported to the control room and was then taken to the hospital for treatment
The employee was troubleshooting the flop gate control arm on a FK pump. The employee's finger became pinched between the pivot arm and flop gate, causing a laceration on their right hand (5th finger).
The employee complained of wrist and finger pain. Their main role is administrative, and is part of the sales team. It is unknown how the injury/illness occurred, as the employee believes this is a chronic condition from using a keyboard and mouse.