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March 6, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING 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, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

MOVING DRUMS AND ONE FELL ON RIGHT HAND. DIAGNOSIS: CONTUSION RIGHT 3RD FINGER. BUDDY TAPE APPLIED ON FINGER AND MEDICATION PRESCRIBED.

May 22, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING 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, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING 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, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON LADDER TO CLIMB TO TOP OF TANK CAR AND TWISTED BACK. DIAGNOSIS: ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN-MEDICATOIN PRESCRIBED.

August 30, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAINED WRIST WHILE PULLING ON BAGS AND CAGES TO CHANGE BAGS AT NO. SPRAY DRYER.

August 28, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REMOVING FITTING FROM PUMP TO INSTALL TUBE FOR CHEMICAL. BENT OVER AND PULLED MUSCLE.

August 7, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING RUBBER GASKET ON SECTION OF 4IN VICTAULIC PIPE HAND SLIPPED & CUT FINGER ON ALUMINUM PIPE

March 29, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING 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, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON BOTOTM HANDRAIL REACHING TO CLOSE FEED VALVE AT #1 GRINDER & PULLED SHOULDER.

October 12, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON SCRUBBER FAN ADJUSTMENT LEVER.

August 15, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING TO QUALITY CONTROL LAB WITH FILTER SAMPLES DRY CLAY GOT INTO EYES

June 7, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING LADDER ON SIDE OF BOOM TRUCK PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK

April 27, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SAMPLE CUP OFF HAMILTON BEACH MIXER WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE MIXER BLADE.

December 2, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING 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, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BAR GRATING TO WELD CRACKS ON #1 BLUNGER SHAFT FRAME ONE SIDE DROPPED DOWN CAUSING GRATING TO HANG WEIGHT OF GRATING APPROX 50 LBS

June 24, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

WASHING REPULPER #5 FILTER; WATER HOSE TANGLED AND FINGERS WERE CUT.

February 15, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING 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, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE INUJURED HIS BACK WHILE UNLOADING PIPE ON GROUND AT PIPE RACK AREA.

May 18, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING BAG OF PRODUCT DOWN ROLLER BED AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

May 6, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING 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, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING SPRAY MACHINE WHEEL TO THE GROUND; STRAINED LOWER BACK.

January 20, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING #1 BLUNGER MOTOR AND WHILE REMOVING BELT SHEAVE, IT FELL ON THUMB.

October 21, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

WALKING THROUGH BUILDING AND TRASH GOT IN EYE.

October 2, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED MUSCLE IN R ARM PUSHING BAG OF CLAY ON PALLET

January 3, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A BOX OF LEFTOVER CRUDE SAMPLES (55 LBS.) AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

December 6, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

TURNING OVER A PIECE OF CHANNEL IRON AND IT FELL AND MASHED HIS TWO MIDDLE FINGERS ON LEFT HAND.

August 14, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING 100 LB BAG SODA ASH.PAIN IN BACK AND NECK,ARMS BEGAN TO FEEL STIFF.

May 7, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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.

March 13, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING PUMP FROM TANK TO WORK TABLE IN MAINTENCE SHOP. PUMP SLIPPED OUT OF HAND EDGE CUT RIGHT THUMB.

November 7, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PULLING 500 MCM WIRE WIRE WAS NOT GOING RIGHT & IN AN ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN IT OUT HE PULLED HIS BACK

September 26, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

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, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

USING WATER HOSE TO WASH OFF SCREENS AND PIPING WHILE PUSHING HOSE INTO PIPE HAND SLIPPED STRIKING HOSE CLAMP

March 6, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BIT FROM BACK OF DRILL RIG. BIT SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH IT. BIT MASHED FINGER.

February 18, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

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, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS WASHING SLURY LOADING SCREENS TURNED AND BUMMPED ARM ON EDGE OF SCREEN

January 22, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

LYING ON BACK I3STALLING IMPELLER ON SLURRY SALA PUMP SHAFT.TRASH FELL IN EYE.

December 23, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED KNEE WH3LE STANDING IN BOTTOM OF SLURRY CAR TO WASH IT OUT.

December 14, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOOKING CABLE T2 HOPPER CAR CABLE HAD SOME BROKEN WIRE WHICH PUNCTURED THE FINGER.

September 27, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

CHANGING SLURRY3LOADING LINE RUST FELL FROM PIPES WHILE LOOKING UP.

July 14, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING 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, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING WATER H2SE ACROSS CATWALK TO WASH OUT FILTER BOWL RESULTING IN PULLED MUSCLE

April 4, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

SWITCHING LINES3TO CHANGE TO ANOTHER GRADE OF MATERIAL

April 25, 1985 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 1985 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BOLTS TO HELP CHANGE THE BLADE ON 1 BLUNGER BLADE SLIPPED AND CUT EMPLOYEE\S FINGER.

November 8, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OPEN VALVES ON ACID LINE CAUSED CHEMICAL FUMES RESULTING IN ACID BURNS OF BOTH EYES.

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