All MSHA-reportable accidents at Riverside Cement Co operations in 2010. Fatalities appear first.
Employee cleaning out plugged pipe with air lance decided to check plug by inserting his left arm inside the pipe. Material fell down from inside the pipe hitting the employee's left arm. Left arm bruised and sore.
DEMO ACTIVITY: NON-MINING OPERATION: Employee was cutting off end cap on beam, which was on the ground. After the cut the employee moved forward to move his welding lead and the beam dropped the 7"" onto the top of his steel-toed boots. Employee sustained three broken toes on left foot. Employee is off work until toes heal.
Employee stated injury occurred on Saturday, 6/5/10 but reported it on Tuesday, 6/8/2010 as Report only, no medical treatment requested. Company sent employee to clinic where employee stated he was in a lot of pain. Employee was taken off work for a couple days. Injury sustained was lower back pain while climbing vertical ladders.
Employee was using two wrenches to break loose a pipe fitting. As he placed pressure/weight on the wrenches he heard and felt a ""pop"" in his right shoulder. Strain/sprain to right shoulder.
EMPLOYEE WAS NOT USING HAND DOLLY FOR MOVING CYLINDERS. EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING CYLINDER TO TOP OF 9-PACK. HE TRIPPED ON EDGE OF LAST STEP CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL ON LEFT KNEE - SUSTAINED CUT TO LEFT KNEE.
EE was welding at the top of polycom roll. Area was being heated with propane and diesel heaters to maintain the proper temp. of roll being welded per specifications. Goggles and welding hood #12 lenses were being worn. EE flushed eyes when irritation began and during shift, however burning sensation increased by end of shift.