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April 14, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was moving a 55 gallon drum while holding the barrel at an angle. He tried to push an object out of the way with his left foot. This caused a pull or tear in the groin area.

March 4, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was repositioning an oil-covered pump onto a pallet. The pump slipped from his hands and pinched his right middle finger. An x-ray of the finger showed a fracture of the distal phalanx of his right middle finger.

October 2, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working in the Pre-Heater tower to clean tipping valves when the left hand middle finger became caught between the hand rail and the tipping valve weight.

September 12, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While moving boxes and furniture from second floor office to first floor office employee began feeling pain in neck, shoulder and back.

August 5, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by falling object

While overhauling Unit 7FKI a pipe slipped and fell on employee.

July 23, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Caught finger in steel door of drill.

March 18, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee pinched left hand middle finger palm side when he was placing a lid on the airslide. The finger got pinched between the two flanges. Employee was placed on restricted duty.

March 6, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee placing gear guards on the mill gear when he felt pain in his lower back. Clinic diagnosed with strain to the lower back and placed on restricted duty for 2 days.

February 26, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing liner in the mill when the liner slipped and pinched skin on palm side right hand pinky finger. The employee elected to voluntarily go home.

February 13, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing liners in the mill when a foreign body got in the left eye. Foreign body was removed from the employee but he still was still complaining. He was taken to the clinic where a rust mark was found on the cornea. The rust was removed by an Ophthalmologist.

January 13, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner adjusting a ball mill liner in the mill, when the liner swung to the left, pinched left index finger between the liner and the diaphram which caused a fracture. Miner was placed on light duty on 1/13/07 but elected to decline the modified duty postion.

January 1, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Miner removing liner in the ball mill, when it slid down and landed on his right foot behind the steel toe. The miner was informed on 1/3/07 that there was a fracture of the right 5th metatarsal. Miner was placed on restricted duty.

December 11, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A co-worker was pulling a drive chain back into position when the chain slipped out of his hands striking the injured worker in the right elbow.

November 12, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After the employee had changed a belt his hand became caught between the belt and the pulley.

November 9, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by flying object

Miner got struck by flying debris,(foreign body) on the left knuckle of index finger, as the operator of the jack hammer was chipping material. Miner received one stitch.

October 30, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was assisting two other mines in sliding a 2' X 6' X 1" steel plate three feet away from dry grass. Miners were repositioning plate so that cutting sparks would not make contact with, and ignite, grass. The distal tip of the small finger on the miner's right hand was severed when he reflexively jerked his hand back when it made contact with a rock underneath the plate.

October 19, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was performing an electrial inspection/repair when he struck his right elbow on the edge of a hydraulic panel.

March 30, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was moving empty pallets when he felt pain in his low back.

May 18, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by falling object

While pulling hose from bottom part of oraface - high power water gun hit kick plate knocking cement material loose which fell underneath safety glasses causing corneal abrasion in left eye. Went to doctor on 5-19-05.

March 19, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was lifting transformers 7.5KVA from building to truck and truck to building. While pulling transformer out of back seat of truck, sprained muscles in elbow & shoulder. Initially first aid - now turned into lost time. Surgery on 3-3-06.

February 10, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was 2-3 feet away when an object used to pull a metal I beam to the steel: broke loose and the object hit the ee on the right hand.

December 14, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to open a waste bin container ee struck himself in the chin causing a small contusion/laceration requiring 2 stitches.

December 2, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

While unplugging the 1st stage cyclone, ee walked into hot material around where they were unplugging-resulting in 2nd degree burn to right ankle. ee diagnosed 12-6-04.

September 5, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While washing down work area, hose twisted out of employee's hands - striking him on right side of face near eye, knocking off safety glasses.

July 30, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by flying object

Ee was installing bearing on drive. He hit the adapter to align it and a metal chip came off and lodged itself into his chin.

July 13, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was installing 12" driscoll line at rock plant 8PW50 - while bending, twisting, lifting he experienced pain in lower back. Ee was taken off work by doctors 7-23-04.

December 23, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LAST DAY WORKED 12/25/03. HURT BACK WHILE BENDING OVER TO OPEN LID OF BT2 BIN TO GET MEASURMENTS.

October 15, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT HIS KNEE AGAINST A LINER WHILE LANDING A LOAD OF LINERS.

May 28, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING SEAL WHEELS AT REAR END OF KILN INTO SQUARE BRACKETS SLIDE HUNG UP AND EE ABRUPTLY PUSHED IT PINCHING FINGER ON THE END OF THE BRACKET.

March 20, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE USING THE BALL HOPPER AND HOIST. THE BACKING PLATE USED TO HOLD THE HOIST GOT CAUGHT IN HIS RIGHT THUMB, PARTIALLY TAKING THE TIP OF RIGHT THUMB. PER CALL, VERY TIP OF THUMB WAS CUT O FF, THIS WAS NOT A TRUE AMPUTATION.

February 23, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRATE SLIPPED IN AND WHILE TURNING TO INSTALL, PINCHED RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN TWO GRATES. LOCATION 4 GM 2 MILL.

November 8, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS UNLOADING LARGE DIAMETER STEEL CABLE FROM BACK OF PICK UP TRUCK. WITHOUT USE OF PROPER P.P.E.

September 6, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by falling object

2 EE'S WERE MOVING A ROLLER IDLER FROM A CATWALK, ONE EE LOST HIS GRIP AND THE IDLER LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

August 1, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE'S FINGER WAS CAUGHT IN THE CAB DOOR OF DRILL TECH #874-014 AS HE WAS EXITING THE CAB.

July 29, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP THE STAIRS, HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT ANKLE.

June 28, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS GETTINT COMPRESSION CYLINDERS OUT OF THE FOG ROOM. HE LIFTED THE CYLINDER AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE AND STRAINED BACK.

April 19, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING STEEL SHAVING FROM UNDER LATHE HE CUT HIS FINGER FROM ONE OF THE SHAVINGS.

March 25, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STAGED ROLL SLID DOWN CATWALK AND HIT EE ON RIGHT LEG, CUTTING LEG.

August 30, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A GREASE GUN AND THE HOSE ON IT WHIPPED BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH.

August 16, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ON A PORTABLE LIGHT WHEN THE STAND SLIPPED AND PINCHED HIS FINGER.

June 7, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ANTIFREEZE HOSE OUT FROM HOSE REEL WHEN DISPENSOR NOZZLE CAME OFF AND ANTIFREEZE WENT IN HIS FACE AND EYES.

January 3, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS MOVING OIL DRUMS AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN TWO DRUMS.

October 4, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER ROLLING FROM UNDER A TRUCK I WENT TO STAND UP AND PAIN WAS IN MY RIGHT KNEE.

September 9, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURY WAS REPORTED TO THE SUPERVISOR ON SEPT 9,2000. THE EE STATED HE DID NOT WANT TO SEE A DR. BECAUSE THE PAIN WAS NOT THAT SEVERE. DUE TO INCREASE IN PAIN THE EE WAS TAKEN TO THE DR. ON 10 -10-00. DR. DIAGNOSED SPINE SPRAIN AND INSTRUCTED EE TO TAKE TIME OFF WITH MEDICATION.

September 5, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING CHIPPING GUN & PULLED LEFT FINGER.

September 1, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN THE STAIRWAY IN THE PREHEATER TOWER AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

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