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December 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was removing a 120# bearing off the raymond mill drive, the sprocket began to fall. He attempted to hold it up to keep it from falling.

December 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured while removing guard, guard slipped out of co-worker's hand transferring weight to injured employee.

November 27, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping with cleanup around the #2 Flasy Dryer when he picked up a scrap screw and felt a pull in his lower back.

November 16, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was opening a lid and turned it the wrong way and pulled lower back.

November 12, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up butterfly valve and turned and dropped it to the floor. Placed on restricted duty 11/27/07.

October 23, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was training a belt at shipping, when he cut his left index finger on a sharp edge of a guard near the belt adjustment.

September 26, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was climbing under and around machinery and pulled something in the groin area.

August 7, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee completed loading truck and stepped from back of truck to ground. Had pulley in left hand and lanyard in right hand to prevent feet from entanglement. When he landed on ground the pulley retracted and jerked left arm backward.

May 9, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was coming down ladder. Lost balance. Grabbed piece of tin cutting hand. Required sutures.

May 7, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working on a feeder and had to remove a 2 HP motor and then re-install it.

April 19, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was exiting company vehicle. Door of vehicle slammed on finger.

April 3, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling and lifting boxes of bags out of a manlift. He injured both shoulders.

January 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got into company vehicle, pushed himself back, and knee popped.

May 27, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Plant power outage caused pump to quit for the sand grinders. Employee opened lid to add water to the sand grinder when steam came out and burned left upper arm. (minor Burn)

May 18, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was assisting in changing a spout blower on a bagger. He helped lift and carry blower to designated area.

April 24, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While operating the rock breaker, employee noticed a rock hung up in between the tracks and the cab. He attempted to remove the rock. When it came loose it mashed his right thumb into the cab of the rock breaker.

March 23, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lowering lid of bulk truck when he noticed the seal was about to fall into the truck. He released the lid to grab the seal and the lid continued to fall, crushing his finger.

February 9, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing product hose at plant 2 ultra fine plant. Hose slipped and struck employee's left leg.

February 5, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing the motor on a Syntron feeder. He pushed the feeder with his right foot.

February 1, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was replacing fork on the spray dryer when the fork slipped out of his hand and mashed his finger.

December 11, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was standing next to floor heater with hands behind back. He moved and right hand contacted the heater.

December 9, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE MASHED LEFT INDEX FINGER WHEN HE MOVED CHAIR TOO CLOSE TO BAGGER. FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN CHAIR AND BAGGER.

November 17, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was working demolition on top of plant, cutting and throwing down pieces of a screw conveyor.

November 9, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling water hose and slipped falling onto knee. Originally no restrictions-place on restrictions.

November 9, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON MAINTENANCE AT THE FILTER #23 SPRAY DRYER. PULLING ON ROPES AND REMOVING CLOTH.

October 27, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE PUT RIGHT HAND IN POCKET AND CUT RIGHT THUMB ON OPEN POCKET KNIFE.

September 26, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting maintenance in changing SFPE Screen and pulling the water hose.

September 12, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD OPENED THE DOOR OF OPEN TOP HOPPER. DOOR CLOSED & MASHED FINGER BETWEEN LATCH & LID. REQUIRED STITCHES.

July 27, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

AFTER EMPLOYEE FILLED FUEL TANK OF TRUCK, HE PULLED THE DISCONNECT AND FUEL SPRAYED OUT OF THE TANK INTO HIS FACE AND ON HIS BODY.

July 25, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting with installing drive belts on mill. Employee's finger was caught between the belt & sheave.

June 30, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by falling object

While picking rock off the belt, rock fell onto belt striking finger.

June 14, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A LARGE THUMPER IN PLACE TO BE SPOT WELDED. WHEN HE LET THE PRESSURE OFF, THE THUMPER FELL & PINCHED HIS LEFT RING FINGER. RESTRICTED DUTY APPLIED.

June 11, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE lifted door to recycle bin, dug out paddle mixer and carried 50 lb bags of material to paddle. Restriction began 6/23/05. Placed on restrictions again on 8-30-05.

May 2, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A METAL GUARD AT #26 RAYMOND MILL. RING FINGER & LITTLE FINGER OF LT. HAND WERE CUT BY METAL. STITCHES REQUIRED.

March 3, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stacking bags when he felt his left elbow pop. Restricted duty began 3/4/05.

February 18, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning under robot rollers, stepped off rollers and struck inner knee on a steel box. Restrictions were placed on employee effective 3/9/05.

January 22, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE hands began to break out in a rash after he handled material coated with stearic acid. He was placed on restricted duty on 1/25/05 after first dr visit. EE did not notify management until second hand began to break out.

January 8, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF MEDIA TO LOAD #3 TUBE MILL, PULLED AREA IN BACK, RESULTED IN RESTRICTED DUTY.

December 4, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Rolling belts on dryer fan, his thumb became caught between belt and sheave and was fractured.

November 23, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting some pipe on a screw conveyer and strained his back. He told his supervisor but did not want to file a report or seek medical attention at that time. First Dr visit was 1/21/05- restricted duty.

November 23, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER WERE ATTEMPTING TO UNCLOG A RAYMOND MILL BY HITTING THE PIPE. A BRACKET, UNATTACHED TO SILO BUT CONNECTED TO PIPE, DISLODGED AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 75' STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE.

November 11, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BAGS OF CEMENT (APPROX 80 LB BAGS) AND MOVING TO ANOTHER AREA. 11/12/04 - RELEASED FOR FULL DUTY - NO RESTRICTIONS. 1/5/05 -PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS. 2/1/05 - SURGERY ON RIGHT SHOULDER - LTA.

October 11, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by falling object

Ee was working on vibrator on the #27 AC Tube Mill Feed Chute. The chute stopped up and rock began to fall striking ee on back and head. He was wearing his hard hat and avoided head injury. Resulted in work restrictions.

October 4, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING WOODEN PALLETS FROM PALLET RACK. BACK BEGAN HURTING ABOUT 6:30 P.M. RESTRICTIONS & LTA BEGAN 10/11/04.

September 28, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING DRIVE BELT ON PADDLE MIXER. ROLLED 5TH FINGER (LEFT) BETWEEN SHEAVE & DRIVE BELTS. RESTRICTED DUTY BEGAN ON 9/29/04.

August 15, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PULLED LOWER BACK MUSCLE WHILE LIFTING AN INSPECTION DOOR ON THE FLASH DRYER.

July 26, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee strained his right elbow while installing pipe at Plant 2 Tube Mill Building.

June 19, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and co-worker were replacing a feed pipe into the bird at Plant 2 Wet Plant. When the pipe was pushed into the unit, employee's 4th finger right hand was caught and mashed by the flange on the pipe. Required stitches, light duty.

May 11, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STACKING 50# BAGS IN 40-200 BAGGER AREA WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE LOWER BACK PAIN.

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