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April 15, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc · Rubbed or abraded

The incident occurred while employee was cutting 1/4" carbon steel using a metal saw. When the cut piece fell, the employee attempted to pick it up and was cut through a glove by the long burr, resulting in a laceration to the ring finger on their left hand that required six stitches.

August 5, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While removing the metal storm drain grating near warehouse employee felt a slip/pain in my lower back. Employee did not report the incident to management till 8/11/2025

February 1, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While putting a full grease cartridge in automatic grease gun employee felt a pop in their right hand. Employee reported incident to management on 2/1 as an ache and pain. Employee asked to see a doctor on 3/20 and referred to a specialist on 3/26.

October 16, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported to safety that they were experiencing hand pain while performing daily duties on the floor. Employee went to see the doctor on 11/30 to seek medical treatment.

May 26, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working at the densifier and was moving pallets onto the densifier deck when EE felt a sharp pain in the shoulder. Employee then helped re-rack a bag strap and the pain presented itself again.

March 23, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While spinning the shaft on the turbulizer during an inspection two of the employee's fingers got caught between a paddle and the side wall.

January 19, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 1/19/2023 A Robo 3 operator got a sample out of a 50 lb bag, then pushed the bag on the belt and made sure it was straight. Operator felt a shift between EE's shoulders/upper back in the process of adjusting the bag. Employee originally reported as an ache and pain. On 2/2/2023 the employee informed management that EE wants to see a chiropractor.

December 11, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While performing a die change on the pellet mill the operator was loosening the clamps on the die. While rotating the die to align the next clamp the operator's ring finger on the right hand became pinched between the roller and die.

August 29, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 8/29/2022 The employee team lifted the shaft and carried it down the stairs and team lifted the new shaft back up the stairs. EE felt pain in EE's shoulder. On 9/8/2022 the employee informed safety that the pain had not subsided and wanted to see a doctor.

June 27, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was handed a tool bucket on 06/27 and felt a pain in EE's shoulder. The employee did not report the incident to management until 7/14 after EE felt a similar pain in EE's shoulder on 7/13. Employee did not receive medical attention until 7/29/2022 and was assigned a restriction.

September 13, 2021 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was in Stone packaging when they felt something go into their eye. EE tried to irrigate eye to no relief and was taken to the doctor where employee was prescribed prescription eye drops.

June 10, 2021 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

One employee squatted down to pick up the backstop, which was in a 12"x12" box and weighed close to 100lbs. Upon squatting down the employee had to adjust position due to being uncomfortable in the coveralls. Once the employee adjusted position, EE went to lift the box containing the backstop and felt a small tug in lower back.

April 8, 2021 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Rubbed or abraded

EE was replacing hanger bearings below Stone Packaging on knees for a few hours on 4/8/21 and was sore the next few days. As time went on the knee felt better. On 5/18/21 EE had to replace the springs on the pellet mill. The next week the knee felt worse, EE had to limp and could feel fluid building on knee. On 5/28/21 the employee decided to get fluid drained making it reportable.

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