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November 22, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by falling object

EE HAD FINISHED WORK ON BELT CONVEYOR Q AND WAS LOWERING TOOLS WITH COWORKER. HIS COWORKER WAS LOWERING TOOLS FROM A 50 FT HEIGHT WHILE HE WAS UNTYING AND PLACING THE TOOLS IN A CART. WHILE LO WERING A BELT CUTTER ITS METAL PLATE SLID OFF THE CUTTER AND ROPE HITTING EE'S LEFT FOOT.

October 1, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PERFORMING CLEANING DUTIES IN THE CEMENT MILLS AREA. AFTER A FEW HOURS OF WORK HE BEGAN TO FEEL ITCHING ON HIS BACK AND NECK.

September 9, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE FLOOR AT CEMENT MILLS 11 AND 12 AREA. BY HIS OWN INITIATIVE HE BEGAN TO CLEAN A BELT CONVEYER ROLLER WITH A CHISEL. ACCIDENTLY HIS RIGHT ELBOW WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE BELT AND THE ROLLER CAUSING HIM A TRAUMA.

September 9, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FILLING CEMENT BIG BAGS WITH A SHOVEL. AFTER A WHILE HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN. THE EE REPORTED THE ACCIDENT ON 9-13-02.

August 27, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING EMPTY DRUMS AT THE COAL PLANT AREA. AFTER A WHILE HE BEGAN TO FELL BACK PAIN.

August 19, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING A BUCKET ELEVATOR REDUCER AT CEMENT MILL #9. WHILE WALKING HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS RIGHT HIP.

August 7, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPOSITIONING (SWIVELLING) A WOOD PALLET TO ENGAGE THE FORKLIFT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 5, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A VALVE AT SPRAY TOWER #2 WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES. WHEN HE WAS VERIFYING IF THE VALVE WAS LOOSENED HE HIT HIS FOREHEAD WITH AN IRON BAR THAT WAS LOCATED NEAR THE VA LVE.

May 6, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING IN THE SHOP HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS RIGHT EYE. BUT IT WAS NOT UNTIL MAY 9, THAT IT BEGAN TO BOTHER HIM. THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED ON MAY 9, 2002.

April 30, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PERFORMING CLEANING DUTIES AT THE PACKING HOUSE. WHILE HE WAS SWEEPING THE FLOOR HE ACCIDENTLY HIT A WOOD PALLET WITH HIS RIGHT ELBOW CAUSING HIM A CONTUSION.

April 26, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CHANGING CONVEYER ROLLERS ON THE REVERSE CONVEYER. DURING THIS TASK HE MADE AN UNCOORDINATED MOVEMENT TO REMOVE A ROLLER CAUSING HIM BACK PAIN. HE REPORTED THE INJURY ON 5-13-02.

April 1, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FILLING CEMENT BAGS AT THE PACKING HOUSE.AFTER A FEW HOURS HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN BUTCONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL MAY 9, 2002 WHEN HE REPORTED THE PAIN. HE WAS SENT TO THE STATE INSURANC E FUND.

March 26, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS INSTALLING A STEEL CABLE WITH ANOTHER AT CRANE #2. WHILE PERFORMING THE TASK THE OTHER EE PULLED THE CABLE, PINCHING HIS RIGHT RIGHT FINGER BETWEEN CABLE & A CRANE'S PULLEY.

March 16, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Puerto Rican Cement Co. Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LUBRICATING A BEARING OF A CONVEYOR AND SLIP FROM EQUIPMENT FRAME. HE TRY HOLD FROM THE DOOR OF THE DISCHARGE FOR AVOID A FALL TO THE EQUIPMENT PLATFORM 10 FT HEIGHT APPROX. BUT THE DOO R OPENED UP AND HIT HIM ON HIS ARM.

February 26, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING AROUND THE PLANT. A FEW HOURS LATER HE BEGAN TO FELL PAIN ON HIS LT. HIP. THE EE REPORTED THE INJURY ON 3/19/02. EE WAS SENT TO THE STATE INSURANCE FUND FOR TREATMENT WHERE THE CASE IS PENDING RELATIONSHIP TO WORK ACTIVITIES.

February 26, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PAINTING AT PLOW FEEDER AREA. THEN HE PUTA CLOTH DAMPED WITH THINNER ON THE BACK POCKET OF HIS PANTS FOR 30 MINUTES, CAUSING BURNS ON HIS RIGHT GLUTEUS.

February 8, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Contact with hot objects or substances

A SMALL PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELT ON THE WORKER RIGHT ARM, CAUSING A SMALL BLISTER.

January 10, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPAIRING TRUCK #860. WHEN HE WAS OPENING A WATER SUPPLY VALVE, HE ACCIDENTALLY HIT A HOSE HANDLE WITH HIS FACE CAUSING A CONTUSION.

December 14, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING SMALL STEEL PLATES AT MILL #9 SEPARATOR FEW HOURS LATER HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN.

October 16, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by flying object

EE WAS FITTING A GAS ANALYZER COOLANT HOSE INT HE PREHEATER AREA WHEN A COOLANT SPLASH CAME OUT FROM THE HOSE AND FELL INTO HIS EYES.

September 19, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSPECTING HIS JOB SITE AT KILN #6 AREA. WHILE HE WAS WALKING HE SAW A STEEL PIPE ON THE FLOOR, WHEN HE BENT OVER TO MOVE THE PIPE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 3, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PERFORMING CLEANING DUTIES AT KILN #6 WITH A SHOVEL AND A WHEELBARROW. AFTER A WHILE HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN.

August 2, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING AN ALTERNATOR ON TRACTOR. SUDDENLY THE ALTERNATOR SLIPPED FROM ITS PLACE AND PINCHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION.

July 20, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING ELECTRICAL DUTIES AT CEMENT MILL #1. SUDDENLY A CLINKER PARTICLE FELL INTO HIS LEFT EYE CAUSING HIM AN IRRITATION, THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

July 7, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PERFORMING CLEANING DUTIES AT CONVEYOR F WITH A SHOVEL. AFTER A WHILE HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN.

June 18, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING THE CRUSHING PLANT'S SCREENS. AFTER A WHILE HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS LEFT WRIST.

June 8, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PACKING CEMENT BAGS AT THE PACKING HOUSE. AFTER WHILE HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN. HE CONTINUED PACKING BUT WHEN HE TRIED TO HOLD A BAG HE FELT STRONGER BACK PAIN.

February 9, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PERFORMING MECHANICAL DUTIES AT THE PREHEATER TOWER ON THE FOURTH FLOOR. WHEN HE WAS PUSHING A MOTOR ON ITS BASE HE FELT BACK PAIN. HE REPORTED THE ACCIDENT AS A WORK-RELATED INJURY ON 3-2-01.

January 8, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CONCRETE FROM CEMENT MILL #11 WATER PUMP WHEN HE SUFFERED PUNCTURE WOUND ON HIS RIGHT ARM. ON JAN 10 HE WAS SENT TO THE STATE INSURANCE FUND AND RELEASED THE SAME DAY. ON A FOLLOW UP MEDICAL APPOINTMENT, 01-24, A PARTICLE WAS REMOVED FROM THE WOUND AND HE WAS PUT ON MEDICAL REST.

November 30, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS INSPECTING A 20 POUND FIRE EXTINGUISHER. WHEN HE LIFTED THE EXTINGUISHER TO PLACE IN ITS HOLDER, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

November 15, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS SCRAPING CEMENT FROM THE FLOOR WITH A SHOVEL. AFTER A WHILE HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN.

October 27, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PLACING IN ORDER FILLED CEMENT BAGS AT A PACKING HOUSE CONVEYOR. AFTER A FEW HOURS HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS RIGHT FOREARN, EE WENT TO THE STATE INSURANCE FUND ON 10-3-2000.

October 10, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING CEMENT INTO A BIG BAG AT LIME PLANT PACKING HOUSE. A FEW HRS LATER HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN

September 7, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PERFORMIKNG CLEANING DUTIES AT PACKING HOUSE AREA. AFTER A WHILE HEBEGAN TO FEEL ITCHING AND ERUPTION ON HIS NECK AND ARMS.

August 16, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING REFRACTORY MATERAIL AT KILN'S #6 AREA. LATER HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN DUE TO THE SHOVELING MOVEMENTS.

July 28, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PERFORMING CLEANING DUTIES AT HAMMERMILL #3. LATER A STONE PARTICULE FELL ITNO HIS LEFT EYE CAUSING PAIN AND IRRITATION.

July 17, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING CLEAING DUTIES AT HAMMERMILL #3 WITH A SHOVEL. ;ATER HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN.

June 14, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PACKING CEMENT BAGS AT PACKER #1. SUDDENLY HE FELT PAIN ON HIS LOW BACK.

May 6, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING AT CEMENT SILOS. WHILE OPENING A VALVE HE FELT NUMBNESS IN HIS RIGHT ARM LOWER BACK. LATER HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS NECK.

March 31, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS FITTING A CONVEYOR BELT ON PALLETIZER #1 AT PACKING HOUSE. WHEN HE PULLED THE BELT HE PINCHED HIS RIGHT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE BELT AND ROLLER.

February 2, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING AN ENGINE WITH A CLOTH WET WITH DIESEL. WHILE HE WAS PERFORMING THE TASK THE DIESEL DROPLETS FELL INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

January 3, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PERFORMING MECHANICAL DUTIES AT KILN'S #6 COOLER. WHILE HE WAS DOING HIS JOB, CLINKER FELL ON HIS WRISTS CAUSING ABRASION ON BOTH WRISTS.

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