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March 6, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WASH8ING RESIDUE OUT OF FILTER BOWL WITH WATER HOSE, POSSIBLY CHEMICAL SPLASHED ON FACE AND EYES.
February 20, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
MOVING DRUMS AND ONE FELL ON RIGHT HAND. DIAGNOSIS: CONTUSION RIGHT 3RD FINGER. BUDDY TAPE APPLIED ON FINGER AND MEDICATION PRESCRIBED.
May 22, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING BIOCIDE PLATFORM WITH WATERHOSE, UNAWARE THAT MIST OF CHEMICALS WAS FALLINGON HIM. ACUTE CONTACT DERMATITIS TO UPPER EXTREMITIES (BOTH HANDS AND WRISTS).
March 9, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
MAINTENANCE DEPT. TOOK FROZEN LINE APART, CLAY FELL TO FLOOR AND SPLASHED CHEMICALS ON EE'S FACE AND INTO RIGHT EYE.
February 23, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
OPENED VALVE ON BOTTOM OF TANK CAR & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. WASHED NEXT CAR AND FELT PAIN AGAIN ON THE LAST STEP OF LADDER AS DESCENDING.
August 26, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
REPLACING RUBBER GASKET ON SECTION OF 4IN VICTAULIC PIPE HAND SLIPPED & CUT FINGER ON ALUMINUM PIPE
March 29, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalassayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer managementHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WITHDRAWING SAMPLES FORM SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DRUMS TO VERIFY CONTENTS, ACIDENT LEAKED DOWN THE GLOVE AND BURNED ARM.
December 30, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SAMPLE CUP OFF HAMILTON BEACH MIXER WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE MIXER BLADE.
December 2, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING AMA-415 HOSE FROM WT1 TO WT3 TO ADD BIOCIDE TO TANK. SOME RESIDUAL 415 IN LINE SPILLED ON SHOE LEAKING THROUGH & BURNING SKIN.
November 18, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WASHING REPULPER #5 FILTER; WATER HOSE TANGLED AND FINGERS WERE CUT.
February 15, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BOOM TRUCK REMOVING MATERIAL FROM TOP OF TANK & LOADING ON TRUCK GLOVE HUNG ON PIECE OF METAL & MASHED FINGER
September 24, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING MOTOR ON EXHAUST FAN. AT THAT TIME, HE WAS PUTTING BELT GUARD ON AND IT MASHED HIS FINGER. DIAGNOSIS: FRACTURE OF SMALL FINGER, LEFT HAND.
April 9, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING #1 BLUNGER MOTOR AND WHILE REMOVING BELT SHEAVE, IT FELL ON THUMB.
October 21, 1991GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A BOX OF LEFTOVER CRUDE SAMPLES (55 LBS.) AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
December 6, 1990GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
HE WAS TAKING OFF A JUNCTION BOX AND CUT LEFT INDEX FINGER. HIS FOREMAN ADMINISTERED FIRST AID AND THOUGHT THAT WOULD BE SUFFICIENT. LATER THAT NIGHT, HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE THEY X-RAYE D HIS HAND.
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF CORE SAMPLES (APPROX 50 LBS) AND TWISTED LEFT HIP. TREATMENT WAS NOT NECESSARY UNTIL 5/2/90 AFTER HE EXPERIENCED PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN THE LEG. X-RAYS MADE AND MED ICATION PRESCRIBED. FIRST DAY ABSENT FROM WORK DUE TO INJURY - MAY 2, 1990.
November 19, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
HE WAS PULLING WIRE THROUGH CONDUIT WHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIRE AND THE ROPE BROKE.THIS CAUSED HIS HAND TO FLY BACK AND STRIKE A STEEL BEAM.
September 20, 1989GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS UNSTOPPING DISCHARGE PORT FOR THE COWLES DISSOLVER.HE CUT KNUCKLE ON THE WALL OF THE DISSOLVER AT THE OPENINF BETWEEN THE TUB AND DISCHARGE PORT.EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR 02-21-89 A ND WAS GIVEN TETANUS SHOT AND PRESCRIPTION FOR DRUGS.
August 4, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMP WAS WASHING SLURY LOADING SCREENS TURNED AND BUMMPED ARM ON EDGE OF SCREEN
January 22, 1988GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
CHANGING SLURRY3LOADING LINE RUST FELL FROM PIPES WHILE LOOKING UP.
July 14, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE FILLED3A BUCKET WITH VANCIDE FROM A VLAVE THAT WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE RAILING OVER S 13 TANK.LIFTING FILLED BUCKET OVER RAILING, HE SLIPPED AND CONTENTS SPLASHED ON HIS FACE AND I N RIGHT EYE. 3
March 11, 1987GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
ROLLED TWO EMPTY DRUMS TOGETHER PICKED UP PALLET OF CHEMICAL AND PLACED ON TOP OF DRUMS SHARP PAIN HIT EMPLOYEE IN LOWER BACK
March 15, 1985GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL USING 1 1/4\\ AND 1 108\\ WRENCHES TO REMOVE BLADE FROM HUB.DUE TO EXTREMELY SHARP EDGES AND 110 LB WEIGHT OF BLADE,IT CUT HIS FINGER THROUGH WELDING GLOVES.
November 30, 1984GA · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerHANDLING OF MATERIALS