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February 25, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

CLIMB INTO LOADER,SLIPPED & FELL HIT HEAD AND SHOULDERS ON FRAME OF DOOR.

February 18, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE BEGAN HAVING SPASMS AND PAIN IN RIGHT HAND, ARM AND WRIST. EXAMINATION BY DOCTOR REVELA CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, BROUGHT ON BY CONTINUING TRAUMA IN HIS WORK.

February 16, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LOWERING A LARGE BRICK SAW BY ROPE THE SAW FLIPPED AND LARGE BAR ON THE BACK OF THE SAW STRUCK I.NAME ON THE TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT

February 12, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mason SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

I.NAME WAS WORKING ON A CONCRTETE MIXER HE STUMBLED OVER A WATERHOSE & FELL INJURING HIS RT.HAND

February 9, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING BOX ANOTHER BOX 100 LBS FROM ABOVE FELL CAUSING I.NAME TO JUMP OUT OF WAY TWISTING BACK

February 7, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WORKING 3N A WELDING AREA WHEN A CEMENT CHIP FROM WORK AREA FELL APPROX. 15' AND HIT THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD.

February 6, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

HE WAS WELDING 5ND DUST FROM ABOVE BLEW INTO LEFT EYE.

February 3, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING REFRAC7ORIES WITH CHIPPING FUN.

January 29, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

SITTING/LEANING3ON ELBOW WHILE TEARING OUT OLD MATERIALS. INJURY REPORTED ON 2-8-88 WHEN IT APPEARED THAT RASH WAS NOT GOING AWAY.

January 9, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS STANDING ON SCAFFOLD INSTALLING RAIL ON SIDE OF 3 RC 1 WHEN WELD FAILED ON SCAFFOLD, EMP TRIED TO GRAB RAIL AND BREAK FALL, STRINING LOWER BACK

January 1, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING INTO COMPRESSOR ROOM AND SLIPPED ON LOOSE GRAVEL

December 29, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING SLEDGEHAMMER TO LOOSEN FROZEN COAL DOOR AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

December 22, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A COME-ALONG TO CHANGE OUT UPPER RUBBER MOUNTS AT 2-VS-3 AND REACHED TOO FAR, STRAINING BACK.

December 13, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

AS EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO LOCKER TO BEGIN SHIFT FOR DAY, WALKED PAST ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO WAS GRINDING SOMETHING AND FOREIGN MATTER FLEW INTO EYE.

December 9, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING TOGETHER A WHEELBARROW ON TABLE, AND STRAINED ARM WHILE LOWERING IT TO THE FLOOR.

December 3, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO LIFT SCAFFOLDING ON DUCT OF 3-FA-41, FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK.

November 24, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN LUG WHEN LUG SLIPPED AND SPUN AND WIRE CUT BACK OF THUMB.

November 15, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH PREHEATER TOWER AND SLIPPED ON WATER AND FELL.

November 11, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING DRIVE BOLTS ON 2-VS-2 WHEN A ROCK APPROX. 2"X3" IN SIZE FELL OFF OF TOP SHAKER SCREEN AND STRUCK HIM IN MOUTH.

November 4, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING ONTO FORKLIFT. FOOT SILL ON GROUND SLIPPED IN MUD. EMPLOYEE GRABBED ROLL BAR TO KEEP FROM FALLING AND FELT PULL IN HIS BACK.

November 2, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Kaiser Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I,NAME WAS EXITING THE SERVICE DOOR OF A BUILDING. THE DOOR BEGAN TO CLOSE BY MEANS OF THE HYDRAULIC DEVICE ENSTALLED FOR THIS PURPOSE WHEN A SUDDEN, STRONG GUST OF WIND BLEW THE DOOR OPEN AGA IN. THE DOOR STRUCK HIS LEFT FOOT AND CAUGHT IT BETWEEN THE DOOR AND AN OUTSIDE WALL. I,NAME FELL AND STRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE AS A RESULT.

October 15, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING AIR LANCE FROM POKE DOWN HOLE. LANCE WAS TURNED OFF, BUT LANCE APPARENTLY STILL HAD PRESSURIZED AIR IN IT, BECAUSE AS HE WAS REMOVING IT HE WAS HIT WITH HOT AIR AND CEMEN T DUST.

October 13, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING TROUGHLING ROLLS WHENHE HEARD A POP AND FELT PAIN BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES. NOTE: ALTHOUGH INITIALLY TREATED AND RELEASED TO FULL DUTY, EMPLOYEE REQUESTED ADDITIONAL MEDICAL CARE, FOR WHICH HE WAS CERTIFIED OFF FROM 11/7/87 THROUGH 11/17/87.

October 8, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING A LADDER AT 7SS6, SLIPPED ON FIFITH RUNG, HIT BACK ON HAND RAIL.

October 6, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I,NAME EVIDENTLY HAD METAL FILINGS ADHERING TO THE SKIN OF HIS HANDS. HE RUBBED HIS LEFT EYE AND A SHORT TIME LATER NOTICED THAT HE HAD A FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE LEFT EYE. THE OBJECT WAS RMOVED A PHYSICIAN AND HE IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO HIS FULL DUTIES.

September 28, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING GREASE BARREL ON TRUCK. HEAVY LID ON BARREL ROLLED AND STRUCK HIM IN RIGHT FEMUR.

September 16, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING COME-ALONG AND PULLED TOO HARD, STRAINING HIS CHEST.

September 11, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF SIDE LADDER ON EUCLID TRUCK. FOOT DID NOT SUPPORT WEIGHT WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN AND HE FELL BACK, BUMPING MIDDLE BACK ON SOLVENT TANK. ORIGINALLY DIDNOT LOSE ANY T IME, BUT REQUESTED A VISIT TO DOCTOR ON 12/03/87 AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY PUT OFF WORK.

September 9, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Kaiser Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO CLOSE FORKS ON ETI FORKLIFT WHEN FORKS CAME DOWN ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

August 25, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

I,NAME IS AN ELECTRICAN-MAINTENANCE AND WAS REMOVING A 2"X4" COVER FROM A CONDUIT JUNCTION. DUST HAD ACCUDMULATED ON THE COVER AND FELL BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 1, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING DOOR ON PRE-HEAT TOWER TO POKE DOWN. METAL PIN WHICH LOCKS DOOR FELL DOWN IN THE SLEEVE OF HIS HOT SUIT.

July 19, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE INJURED WAS3WORKING ON RECUPERATOR AND RECEIVED LIME(ALKALI) BURNS BETWEEN HIS LEGS.

July 18, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I,NAME WAS LIST3NG 100 LBS OF PLASTIC.

July 18, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING GATE FROM GATE VALVE USING A PIPE WRENCH. PULLED VERY HARD ON WRENCH AND THE VALVE SUDDENLY GAVE WAY.

July 13, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING NEW PUMP ON F-3 DDA ASSISTED BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING SMALL HAND TOOLS, WORKING IN A CRAMPED AREA AND OUT OF BALANCED POSITION.

July 6, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MEASRURING 5-SS-8 WITH METAL TAPE WHEN CLINKER DUST FELL IN EYE WHILE OPENING MEASRRING PIT. (EMPLOYEE DID NOT BEGIN TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK UNTIL 7/9/87-LAST DAY WORKED WAS 7/8/87

July 1, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AIR LANCE TO CLEAR PLUG-UP IN MEAL PIPE BELOW 4-CY-4 WHEN HOT MATERIAL SPLASHED OUT OF HOLE ONTO HOT SUIT AND SOME FELL INTO GLOVE.

June 29, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Kaiser Cement Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING AND RESETTING A BREAKER WHEN IT EXPLODED.

June 21, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT AT THE END OF MAY OR BEGININNING OF JUNE HE FELL WHILE WORKING BETWEEN HOT PIPE AND HOSES, BURNING HIS BUTTOCKS AND STRAINING HIS SHOULER. HOWEVER, THE INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED AT THE TIME. EMPLOYEE SUBSEQUENTLY CALLED IN ABSENT WITH AN INDUSTRAIL INJURY ON 6/22/87, MISSING FIVE DAYS FROM WORK.

May 27, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SACKS OF CEMENT AND FELT A PAIN IN HER WRIST.

May 20, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING STEEL ONTO STEEL RACK WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT ORIGINALLY CERTIFIED OFF WORK--HAS ONLY RECENTLY BEEN CERTIFIED OFF.

May 3, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING UP TO WELD ON PATCH ON WALL. SET LADDER INSIDE-WAS CLIMBING LADDER TO WELD PAD EYE TO BRACE LADDER-LADDER SLIPPED AND HE FELL DOWN THROUGH THE CHUTE.

April 8, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON AIR HOSE, CAUSING ANKLE TO TURN.

April 8, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A COME-ALONG TO LOWER PART OF FAN HOUSING. COME-ALONG HUNG UP. EMPLOYEE YANKED ON THE HANDLE, AND WHEN IT FREED UP, SWUNG DOWN, CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN FAN HOUSING AND H ANDLE.

April 7, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING CONECTING INKS ON CURTAIN CHAINS. WELDING OVER HEAD, SLAG FELL DOWN, BURNED THROUGH PANT LEG AND FELL INTO BOOT, BURNING RIGHT FOOT INSTEP.

March 18, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A BOX ACROSS THE FRONT LAWN AREA WHEN THE HANDLES BROKE ON THE BOX. EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH THE BOX, LOST HIS BALANCE, AND FELL.

March 6, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Kaiser Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING DECKING USING SHOVELS ANDBROOMS. THREW SHOVEL FULL OF DIRT (CLINKER DUST) OFF OF DECK, GUST OF WIND BLEW DUST INTO EYE.

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