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September 26, 2023 AL · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving railcars at the loadout area of the plant. Employee attempted to adjust/tighten hand brake on a railcar. In the process of doing so the employee's left quadricep was pinched between the couplings on 2 railcars. Employee was taken to local ER for treatment and evaluation. At this time the employee is still receiving treatment at the facility.

June 22, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading a shot, stepped on uneven ground, pain in right leg/hip (1st day of treatment 7/21/2022).

June 7, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was in the process of loading railcars at our loadout area. While opening and closing lids employee strained their back. On 6/12/2022 employee notified supervisor of pain again. Employee was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation. Where it was determined a strain and was later given physical therapy prescription.

July 13, 2021 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling material and strained a muscle in their lower back. Employee was treated and returned to work with no restrictions.

September 22, 2020 AL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was assisting with removing a pulley from a conveyor when they attempted to lift one side from an awkward position, causing a hernia.

October 2, 2018 AL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Rubbed or abraded

The miner was cleaning metal from the stone belt magnet by hand. EE was wearing leather driver gloves. EE attempted to pulling a 5 inch X 3 inch X 1.5 inch metal fragment from the belt magnet and cut a finger when their grip slipped. The miner did not see the sharp edge shavings attached to the metal and pulled across them cutting the right index finger requiring stitches.

March 29, 2018 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While inspecting the 4 & 5 truck load out chute repair employee's right ring finger tip was pinched off into their glove. Employee was checking the slack in the cable when a second employee started to raise the chute pinching the finger between the cable & pulley.

November 5, 2017 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While raking the grates on the #1 kiln The miner pinched left small finger between the metal hoe handle and the building support beam. EE was wearing drivers gloves. A X-ray was taken showing a fracture to the left hand small finger distal phalanges.

September 1, 2014 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Driver was unloading at the incident location when the hose fitting separated from the silo and blew hydrate lime in the drivers eyes.

April 1, 2014 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While racking grates he strained the left shoulder.

January 26, 2014 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was raking the kiln grates. He was pulling a large piece off the grates when he felt a pull in his left shoulder.

October 1, 2012 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While emptying a trash Barrel the employee pulled on the lip at the bottom of the barrel with his right hand to flip it over into a loader bucket. During the lift he pulled the middle finger causing it to hurt and swell 2 weeks later. Miner went to the doctor on 10/17/2012 and did not miss any time. He did receive a prescription making this a reportable injury.

May 31, 2012 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While climbing a ladder in the hydrator area a mass of lime fell striking EE. The mass was from the wet lime on a boot that had stuck to a rung above him. The safety glasses were dislodged and the mass landed in the right eye. The contact caused chemical burns and no vision impairment. He received a eye cream. The miner had no restricted duty/lost work days.

May 29, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning lime pit. He received lime burn on both legs. He notified employer on 5/31/2011. Burns became infected and went to the doctor on 6/4/2011.

June 18, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was removing trunion bearing housing. When the housing came free it swung and pulled his right shoulder. He sprained his shoulder.

June 18, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was installing O2 probe. The probe slipped and mashed his finger. The finger was just bruised.

April 28, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was working on th #2 kiln dust elevator and dust from the elevator got into his eyes.

June 13, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was removing a hydraulic cylinder from a preheater ram, when the cylinder was removed, the ram moved pinching his right leg.

March 7, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing coal mill roller from coal mill. When the roller came free his right hand was caught between the roller and the burner pipe. He suffered a cut to his right hand.

June 16, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a cooler grate with the help of another employee. He strained his lower back.

September 18, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was positioning forks on a forklift and the fork slipped pinching his right ring finger, cutting and fracturing his right ring finger.

May 18, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REMOVING COAL RING & CARRYING BOXES OF REFRACTORY. DURING THIS TIME HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

December 28, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN V-BELT AND DRIVE PULLEY FOR DUST SCREW. CUT RIGHT HAND.

November 2, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSIDE KILN REMOVING AN ASH RING MATERIAL FELL FROM OVERHEAD AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS BACK AND RIGHT LEG. HE HAS ABRASIONS AND BRUISES ON HIS BACK AND RT LEG.

August 12, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING TO LOAD TRAIN CARS HE WAS.

August 25, 2001 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS WORKING ON QUICKLIME ELEVATOR, AND EXPOSED TO QUICKLIME. 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON RT. ARM & ARMPIT.

August 2, 2001 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING ON BAGHOUSE DOOR, PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

February 1, 2000 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING LOADED PALLET OF HYDRATED BAGS, RIGHT LINGUINAL HERNIA.

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