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February 15, 2018 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
KOSMOS CEMENT CO. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was working on coal mill tightening bolts on Thursday 2/15/2018. Employee states employee felt sore. Employee reported the soreness on Friday 16th and wished to seek medical attention. The employee was diagnosed with strains of both shoulders and placed on restricted duty.

December 26, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
KOSMOS CEMENT CO. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Maintenance Mechanic was attempting to loosen a 1" water pipe union. The employee was pushing on a pipe wrench with left arm when employee felt a pain in shoulder. The employee did not wish seek medical attention at that time. On January 4, 2018, the employee was seen by a doctor, and was placed on restricted duty.

April 22, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
KOSMOS CEMENT CO. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a 5 lb sledge hammer and poke bar to clean material build up in the tower. While striking the poke bar with the hammer, the hammer head slipped off of the head of the poke bar and the employees right point finger was crushed between the handle of the hammer and the head of the poke bar. The finger tip was fractured and stitches were used to close the wound.

March 9, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
KOSMOS CEMENT CO. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A process attendant received minor irritation to the eyes when hydrated lime inadvertently flushed out of a port when a cap fell off. The employee was attempting to unblock a chute by using a threaded pipe when the cap was accidently hit and came off. Prescribed eye drops were given to the employee for the prevention of infection.

January 4, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
KOSMOS CEMENT CO. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laborer while walking around a corner in the shop bumped into an repairman while ee was trimming a poster with a utility knife. The accidental contact caused the left hand of the laborer to become lacerated by the index finger requiring 5 stitches.

October 14, 2002 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kosmos Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON FROM UNDERNEATH A SCREW CONVEYOR BY USING A PRY BAR. WHEN THE STEEL WAS REMOVED, THE SCREW DROPPED ON THE PRYBAR FORCING HIS FINGER INTO THE SCREW.

June 2, 2002 KY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kosmos Cement Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING CLEANING OUT SCREEN CONVEYOR WHILE ANOTHER CREW OF EES WERE CHANGING A CONVEYOR BELT 3-4' ABOVE. BELT ABOVE WAS CUT & CONVEYOR FELL ONTO EE.

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