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March 9, 2022 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was shoveling material off of the mezzanine at the bulk loading area into a drop chute when they sprained their back. Reported incident to the supervisor Thursday 3/10/22 but didn't request medical attention until Friday 3/11/22. Diagnosed with back sprain and given medication and restrictions.

February 29, 2020 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was shoveling dry material from the ground. About 10 mins into the process, complained about shoulder hurting. Medical evaluation resulted in restricted duty for 3 days. Huber does not have a light duty system, results in LTI until 100% released.

October 21, 2018 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Operator was unhooking a 1" hose when operator felt a pain in arm. ER visit determined a strained shoulder and issued Rx and a follow up visit.

June 28, 2018 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Construction co. employee cut arm on a metal building section while erecting a new building on site.

October 2, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Operator was placing an empty super sack on a forklift. During the act of pulling the loops in place employee felt a sharp pain in the right shoulder. Dr. determined the injury to be rotator cuff strain.

May 30, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning a filter and got caustic slurry on pants leg. The employee decided to put on rubber boots and tucked the wet pants leg into the rubber boots. The caustic caused the employee to receive 2nd degree burns.

February 27, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was breaking in 50 lb bags at a rework station when the left hand cramped such that the associate was not able to open employee's hand.

January 7, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was thawing out frozen pipe lines with a torch. Employee immediately grabbed a valve handle to open it after applying heat from the torch. The employee burned the pinky and ring fingers on right hand.

October 4, 2016 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Manual handling of 50 lb bags of finished goods in preparation for shipping.

April 11, 2016 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working 435 packaging line on 4/11/16. Employee states that left shoulder started hurting because of work at the rework station or getting on and off of the forklift.

December 5, 2013 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was removing the east end of slurry heater. Employee dropped a nut and when the nut hit the floor it landed in some product and it splashed into the employees right eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses, but he had removed his goggles after the first break had occurred. Employee used eyewash and saw Dr who prescribed antibiotic eye drops as a precaution.

June 9, 2012 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On June 9, 2012 at approximately 6:40am an employee stepped in a puddle of caustic slurry. The employee did not notify supervision of the incident until Tues June 12th. The employee received burns to both of her feet. Any notification of supervision within approximately one hour of contact with this weak caustic would have prevented a recordable and lost work day.

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