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October 6, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALIGNING RAILS BY THROWING SWITCH. HANDLE ON SWITCH POPPED UP WITH FORCE STRIKING HAND. LACERATION WITH STITCHES

July 16, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck by falling object

While working on loadout chute, assembly of cones fell; one landed on employees hand resulting in fracture & laceration requiring stitches.

June 11, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped onto tank pulling hmself up with right arm.

March 9, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Maintenance activity. Removing motor from motor base. Motor shifted pinning finger between motor and base plate.

June 28, 2014 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving chocks from under vacuum truck when experienced pain in back.

June 4, 2014 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing screens, employee had to duck down due to pitch of roof. When he raised up his shoulder hit a pipe. Requested medical attention 6/13/14. 1st medical appointment 6/16/2014.

May 14, 2014 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending ladder when he felt sharp pain in back of left shoulder

August 15, 2012 AL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee picked up an ice machine for repair. Cut hand on sharp metal underneath the machine.

March 12, 2012 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A HOSE WITH A ROPE TO PULL UP TO ATTACH TO HARD PIPE.

November 15, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up rocks under cone crusher feed belt.

October 24, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT ELBOW.

August 5, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHOVELING MEDIA. TURNED AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

June 16, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking 50# bags of Calcium Carbonate onto pallet. As he twisted to place bag on pallet felt catch in lower back and pain down right leg.

May 19, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was under railcar cleaning end caps. Felt "pull" in his lower back as he crawled out from under railcar.

October 26, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted a basket on Track 6 to put it away when he felt sharp pain in lower back and back "locked up".

September 24, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to remove a piece of metal from a conveyor belt at the jaw crusher. Belt was on incline. Employee cut his arm on metal.

August 27, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting in replacement of Raymond Mill Dust Collector Fan Motor. Felt a pull in his stomach area.

May 15, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was washing under southeast side of feed tower, when a rock fell from above, striking his head and shoulder.

March 24, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stacking bags of material, bending & twisting aggravated pre-existing problem with right knee. Cortisone shot administered to knee. No restrictions.

March 22, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Checking water in engines radiator. Steam and hot water boiled out and burned hand.

March 21, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched left ring finger while replacing guard cover on bucket elevator discharge screw.

March 12, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee reached for a bag coming down slide on conveyor. Bumped hand on bag bending thumb backward.

January 28, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up 50 lb. bag sample, placed on his shoulder and later lowered to chest area and proceeded to truck. Later experienced pain in lower left chest area.

January 12, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted and held pipe to align with pump. Placed on restrictions 1/19/09.

June 18, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting dust collector cage when the cage became hung on something. As employee freed cage, the impact snatched his lumbar area.

May 29, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee using shovel to dig debris from around feed screw.

May 19, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained muscle while stacking bags of coated material. 50+ lbs per bag.

February 20, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping over berm to get slurry sample from tank farm and felt "twinge" in lower back.

February 19, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Carbonates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up a loaded tool bucket and strained back.

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