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November 21, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AN ANALYZER ELECTRONIC UNIT (APPROX 20LBS) WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN IN THE AREA WHERE HE HAD SURGERY MANY YEARS AGO

November 5, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO FREE SAMPLER SHAFT ON RAW PUMP WHEN AS HE TURNED THE SHAFT, HE FELT PAIN IN PALM AREA OF HIS LEFT HAND, EXTENDING FROM MIDDLE FINGER.

October 5, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUTTING SKIRT LINING ON #3 QUARRY BELT AND WHILE PUTTING ON THE BELT, HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 26, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING AIRSLIDE TO PUT INTO LOADER BUCKET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 21, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS CLEANING #2 ROCK BELT AT TOP OF ROCK ELEVATOR WHEN, WHILE LIFTING AND SHOVELING, FELT PAIN IN HIS RT GROIN AREA. PAIN DID NOT GO AWAY, SO HE WENT TO DR 10-4-94. HE WORKED HIS NORMAL TAS K UNTIL 10-17-94, WHEN HE WENT FOR SURGERY.

September 17, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HOLDING A LADDER FOR ANOTHER EE WHEN DIRT FELL FROM TOP OF LADDER AND ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE.,

August 23, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE EXITING THE DUST COLLECTOR THE EMPLOYEE H IT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DC

August 20, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE REMOVING A BLANK FROM A BALL VALVE. THE EE RESTED HIS RIGHT ARM ON A NEARBY HOT DUST LINE CAUSING HIM TO LERCH FACE FIRST ONTO A LADDER RUNG CAUSING A CUT ON THE BRIDGE OF HIS NOSE.

July 16, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A DRIVE SHAFT WITH TWO OTHER EE INTO A LOADER BUCKET WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 23, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE EE WAS CHANGING A LIGHT BULB BESIDE TRUCK BUL STATION, DUST FELL DOWN FROM OVER HEAD AND WENT BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

June 14, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE STEPPED INTO TWO INCHES OF HOT DUST WHILE OPENING #$ PRECIPITATOR HATCH. HOT DUST SPLASHED INTO STEEL TIP SHOES NAD CAUSED BURNS ON BOTH FEET.

March 15, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mason HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LAYING NOSE BLOCK IN #3 KILN. AS HE STEPPED OVE THE NOSE BLOCK RING HE BUMPED HIS HEAD ( HE WAS WEARING A HARD HAT) ON THE METAL BRICK JACK SUPPORT ABOVE CAUSING PAIN IN THE NECK, HEADA CHE, AND AN ABRASION TO RIGHT KNEE.

March 1, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING LOWER OUTSIDE DRUM LINERS FOR THE #1 RAW SEPARATOR (APPROX. WEIGHT 80 LBS)AS HE LIFTED HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER GROIN. PAIN DID NOT GO AWAY SO HE WENT TO THE DR. ON 3-7-94.

February 17, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED UPPER BODY CAUSING BACK PAIN WHILE LOOSENING BUILD-UP MATERIAL ON PAN SHAKER.

January 17, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mason HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING #4 CLINKER COOLER WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYE HE WAS WERING SAFETY GLASSES & GOGGLES

December 14, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING SHEAR PIN ASSEMBLY ON #3 CLINKER DRAG WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING ENTER HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE HAS RX GLASSES & WENT TO OPTOMOLOGIST.

November 23, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING REMOVE COAL MILL ROLL IN #3 COAL MILL FOR REPAIRS. THE ROLL TWISTED AS IT WAS LIFTED AND PINCHED HIS GLOVED LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE ROLL AND COAL MILL HOUSING.

August 30, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SUPERVISING THE CLEAN UP OF MATERIAL AT #2 STUB STACK WHEN DUST GOT BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES & INTO HIS RT EYE

August 30, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

AFTER OPENING AN INSPECTION DOOR TO CHECK ON EXTENT OF BUILD-UP IN #2 KILN STUB STACK THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE LOWER LEVEL TO CHECK IF A CHUTE TO THE ELEVATOR WAS OPEN TO RECEIVE THE MATERIAL. HOT DUST CAME OUT OF THE INSPECTION DOOR, LANDED ON THE FLOOR AND LEADED THRU AN OPENING BETWEEN THE STACK AND FLOOR AND WENT ONTO THE EMPLOYEE BELOW.

August 10, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 5 GAL PAIL OF WET CEMENT MOTAR OUTSIDE OF LAB TO GARAGE AREA WHEN HE SUDDENLY CAME DOWN ON HIS RIGHT HEEL VERY HARD & FELT PAIN.

July 6, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON #3 GRINDING AID PUMP. HE WIPED HIS FOREHEAD WITH A CLOTH THAT HAD GRINDING AID ON IT, CAUSING AN IRRITATED RIGHT EYE.

June 10, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGE BALL LOAD IN #4 COAL MILL WHILE LIFTING A COAL MILL BALL HE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN

May 5, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A FULL 55 GALLON OIL DRUM OFF A PALLET ONTO A DRUM SKID WHEN THE DRUM KICKED OUTWARD. HE TRIED TO CATCH IT & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RT. ARM & ELBOW & IN THE STOMACH AREA. THE PAIN PERSISTED & HE WENT TOT HE DOCTOR ON 5-7-93. A HERNIA OPERATION WAS SCHEDULED FOR 6/2/93. HE DID NOT LOOSE ANDY TIME BEFORE THE OPERATION.

April 14, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON PIPE LINE TO SILO GROUP I, LENGTH OF PIPE BROKE FREE AT FLANGE AND HIT HIM ON LOWER LEFT LEG.

April 7, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING CLINKER BOX DRAG WHEN SOME DUST BLEW BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

April 2, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS MAKING A DRIVE GUDGEON ON AN END MILL CUTTER IN THE MACHINE SHOP. WHILE REMOVING THE CUTTING TOOL FROM THE MACHINE. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE TOOL AND HE CUT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER OF TH E CUTTER S EDGE.

April 1, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHECKING THE FLAME IN 3 KILN USING THE DARK GLASS SHIELDED BIG LOW DOOR WHEN SOME DUST GOT BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

February 17, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BOX OF RAM INTO #4 KILN. THE BOX FELL APART AND HE TWISTED HIS BACK TRYING TO CONTROL IT.

February 9, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING KILN BRICK ON BRICK PLAT- FORM #2 KILN WHEN A BRICK FELL OVER BRUISING HISRIGHT INDEX FINGER.

November 15, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AS HELPING TO RELINE KILN WITH BRICK. A BRICK FELL AND HIT HIS LEFT HAND.

July 2, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PACKING CEMENT INTO BAGS ON #1 PACKING MACHINE WHEN THE CHAIN BELT BROKE CAUSING THE PAPER BAG TO GET CAUGHT. HE CUT THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND ON THE CHEEK PLATE AS HE REMOVED THE CEMENT BAG.

June 3, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CLEANING THE YARD DUMP TRUCK AND GOT DUST UNDER HIS ARMS CAUSING A RASH.

May 4, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

TAKING LUMPS OFF FEEDER SORENESS IN L SHOULDER ELBOW

April 14, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A DRAG CHAIN IDLER IN #4 KILN COOLER DRAG. WHILE PULLING ON A CHAIN BLOCK, HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 5, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A TOE PLATE AT THE BASE OF A CONTACTOR ON THE #3 CLINKER COOLER DC FAN STARTER.HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER GOT PINCHED AS HE PUT THE PLATE INTO PLACE.

November 25, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING A LARGE WRENCH (USED ON COAL MILL BOLTS) TO THE SHIFT ELECTRICIAN. AS HE TURNED HE BUMPED A STEEL BEAM AND THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND PINNED HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER AGAINST THE STEEL INJURING THE TIP.

November 5, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE RIED TO SLOW DOOR CLOSING ON CLINKER SILO PASSENGER ELEVATOR & GOT RT MIDDLE FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR & JAM

October 30, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING CABLES ON P&H CRANE HE WAS SLEDGING ON THE CABLE YOKE TO TIGHTEN CABLE (JAM)AROUND DOG INTO YOKE DOG FELL OUT & CABLE SLIPPED THROUGH YOKE FALLING ON EMPLOIYEES SMALL TO E ON RT FOOT BEHIND STEEL TOE OF SHOE

October 16, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL MOVING SCRAP STEEL AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER MIDDLE BACK.

September 25, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

REMOVING DOOR OF KILN MATERIAL FLUSHED OUT OF DOOR STRIKING BACK AND SIDE OF HEAD

September 12, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mason HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 50 LB BAG OF DRY LITE EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER LEFT BACK.

September 6, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED WELDING MACHINE PAIN IN MIDDLE FINGER SPUR REMOVED

June 12, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL CLEANING BAGHOUSE.DUST FELL BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO RIGHT EYE.

June 4, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE SLIDING HANGER BRICK ONTO STEEL CHANNEL IN #5 COOLER, DIRT BLEW AROUND SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO RIGHT EYE.

March 28, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS REPLACING DUST COLLECTOR BAGS IN THE 6TH COMPARTMENT OF THE 5 FM.M NORBLO DUST COLLECTOR AS HE TOOK OFF A BAG DUST BLEW UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

February 13, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LEFT SIDE OF LOWER ABDOMEN AS HE HELPED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE UNLOAD 94 LB. BAGS OF CEMENT FROM A PICK UP TRUCK TO A TWO WHEEL HAND TRUCK.

December 20, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE DUST SEAL ON B PUMP HE WAS USING CLEANING SOLVENT TO CLEAN PARTS A RASH DEVELOPED WHICH DID NOT GO AWAY. WENT TO DR ON 12-28.

November 11, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

CLEANING SERVICE ROOM LUNCH ROOM AREA EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER INTO DRAIN AFTER SCRUBBING FLOOR HIS LEFT HAND SLIPPED OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE BUCKET THE BUCKET FELL JARRING HIS RT WRIST & HAND

September 19, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING STEADY REST ATTACHMENT TO SHOP LATHE. ATTACHMENT WEIGHS APPROX. 40-50 LBS. HE REACHED AT ARMS LENGTH TO PUT IT IN PLACE. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE THOUGHT PAIN WOU LD GO AWAY. IT PERSISTED SO HE WENT TO DOCTOR ON 9-22-90.

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