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June 21, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

When the kiln was turned and water came in contact with hot kiln chains and materials, a sudden positive pressure was created throughout the kiln system, ejecting steam and hot dust through an open door on the drag conveyor, causing the EE to be burned.

March 29, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading liners on a crate when it broke causing a pinch on the left hand 3rd and 4th finger. Employee was treated for Subungual Hematoma and was dispensed medication for pain.

August 28, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee pulled muscle at ribs across center of chest as a result of lifting large tire.

August 16, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent down to pick up hose and sharp pain occurred in lower back.

March 23, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE lifted spool of wire and turned before raising up and twisted back. This was a pre-existing condition. EE was placed on restricted duty for 3 days.

March 20, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent down to lift bar from mill door, felt pull in lower back.

October 4, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Allegedly, Employee was moving boxes and rubber conveyor belting around throughout the day. At approx. 1 pm employee experienced mild pain in his upper back.

July 14, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS CHECKING FLUID LEVEL IN A YALE FORKLIFT. HE FIRST CRACKED "THE RADIATOR CAP" THEN WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THEN TOOK THE CAP OFF. AT THIS TIME HOT ANTI-FREEZE CAME OUT BURING HIM ON THE LEFT FOREARM

June 4, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE MOVING A KILN FAN WITH TWO OTHER WELDER/REPAIRMEN, HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN THE RIGHT GROIN AREA

December 21, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE THE EE WAS OPENING A DOOR TO A PRESSURIZED ROOM THE DOOR SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND CAUSING IT TO PINCH THE TOP OF HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER

October 22, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUNCHING CHUNKS THAT WERE IN CHUTE SCREEN ON TOP OF TRUCK.

May 27, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CHECKING AIRSLIDE FOR CEMENT FLOW, AFTER OPENING THE COVER, CEMENT BLEW OUT STRIKING EE IN THE FACE.

January 11, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING LINERS FROM COAL MILL, PIECE OF STEEL EMBEDDED IN RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

August 30, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER FROM ID FAN, EE'S RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS HIP.

August 18, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WORKING IN KILN AND STEPPED IN HOT DUST. DUST WENT IN BOOT BURNING ANKLE.

June 3, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck against stationary object

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS REACHING FOR THE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON ON THE STONE TRIPPER. HE REACHED UNDER A SET OF CROSS BRACES AND AS HE STOOD UP HE HIT HIS SHOULDER ON THE BRACES.

April 23, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ALLEGEDLY WHILE TRYING TO OPEN ELEVATOR FELT PAIN AT RIGHT SIDE OF GROIN AREA.

February 4, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROLLER WHEEL & FELT PULLING IN RIGHT GROIN AREA.

September 9, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HANDLING BICKS ON TOP OF BRICK RIGG AND THE BRICKER DROPPED ON BRICK, HITTING EE THE LEFT HAND.

March 13, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY WHILE SHOVELING CEMENT INTO A PORTABLE HOPPER EE FELT PAIN IN THE AREA OF HIS LOWER STOMACH.

March 9, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLOSING BOTTOM DOOR OF ELEVATOR, STRETCHED TO CLOSE LATCH AND EMPLOYEE FELT PULL IN SHOULDER.

February 21, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ALLEGEDLY EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A DUST COLLECTOR BAG CAGE WHEN IT GOT CAUGHT. HE THEN JERKED THE CAGE UP AND FELT PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.

January 4, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF THE UNDERGRATE COMPARTMENT OF THE CLINKER COOLER, EMPLOYEE PULLED A MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

December 1, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CHANGING IDLER ON F81 BELT REMOVING WOOD ON PLANK THAT ASSISTED JOB FELT POP IN SHOULDER

September 5, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ALLEGEDLY WHILE LIFTING BAR FOR DOOR ON #2 FINISH MILL, EE FELT A POP ON LEFT SIDE OF GROIN AREA.

September 3, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING FILL PLUG ON THE 773D CAT HAUL TRUCK.

July 21, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS PICKING UP HOOK FOR A COAL CAR AT THE COAL UNLOADING STATION WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS CHEST.

June 19, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING BURNING TANKS DOWN STEPS ANDLOST CONTROL OF TANKS AND THEY PULLED HIM DOWN THE STEPS.

June 16, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Struck against stationary object

HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON ANGLE RAILING WHEN PULLING OUT DUST COLLECTOR BAGS.

May 27, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE REMOVING DOOR FROM MILL, THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING ON CHOKER CABLE WHEN CABLE SNAPPED, CUTTING HIS FINGER.

May 1, 2000 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING A BEARING FROM THE CENTER SHELF AND WALKED INTO A WATER COOLER BEARING HOUSING STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF.

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