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September 2, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While welding, a shop fan was re-positioned blowing dust in the victim's eye. The following morning, victim was in discomfort and was treated by a physician to remove a piece of rust and was issued a prescription eye drop.

March 7, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was washing under the supports under the KVS scrubber. Employee discovered a hole through his right boot. Puddle water got in his boot and contacted the top part of his right foot. He noticed irritation a few minutes later.

February 28, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was helping with kiln brick removal and in the process got lime dust in his left eye. He was wearing company supplied safety glasses at the time of the incident. He tried to flush out his eye repeatedly while still at work and afterward. His eye was still irritated several days later when he was take to the doctor and given a prescription for eye drops.

August 19, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Airhose broke in kiln causing airborne dust and debris to get into employees eyes causing burns.

September 13, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Lime burns to eye

September 11, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

employee was cleaning brick out of fuller kiln, got lime dust in left eye

May 8, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling water blaster hose to the srubber at the back of the fuller kiln.

April 3, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

employee was replacing product screen at the kiln when he bumped a beam, while lifting the screen to another employee up above causing lime to fall on his face and in his eyes.

December 16, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Struck by falling object

Employee held up welding hood to inspect for cleaning, trash fell in eye.

October 31, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Lime dust accumulated in the bend of his right arm while cleaning in penthouse. The lime activated with sweat and caused burns. The injury became infected and employee went to the doctor on 11/17/05.

October 16, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Limescreen belt tore resulting in bogging down the belt and sreen. Employee shoveled material resulting in straining his abdomen and back muscles.

June 10, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Struck against stationary object

SCRATCH ON LEFT FOREARM. LIME DUST GOT INTO SCRATCH, WOULD NOT CLEAN OUT WITH VINEGAR, GOT INFECTED, WENT TO DR. REMOVED WITH STITCHES.

March 12, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS LIFTING A SECTION OF SCREW WHEN HE DROPPED IT, CRUSHING HIS LEFT PINKIE FINGER.

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