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March 6, 2025 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cutting an old chute down in pieces and putting them on the ground when a sharp edge cut EE's finger.

January 7, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating a jack hammer. *Employee said they must have done this here because they don't work at home.

October 28, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE said he was moving the kiln gun away from the kiln after shooting a ring out and slipped off diamond plate and hurt his pinky.

September 16, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was using a 4 in grinder

August 24, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE working on bolting down the symonds crusher motor at the finish plant holding the bolt on the bottom and turning the top with a impact wrench the wrench turned and jammed his left thumb into the frame.

August 20, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a 2x4 with a skill saw when the guard stuck up.

October 1, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning the threads on a 1/4" pipe nipple 6" long when the bench mounted grinder wire wheel caught his thumb. He said that if he was wearing his gloves he would be ok. (Note clearing on rest was good at this time.)

March 25, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a band saw, performing maintenance operations on a water line. Employee's hand slipped under cutting blade. Minor cut to left thumb requiring sutures.

March 1, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Flash burns (welding)

EE working near welder, accidentally arc flashed in eyes. EE went to doctor that evening. Received drops & ointment for flash burn.

October 7, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A BACKHOE TRACTOR TO UNBRIDGE THE HANGUP IN THE FEEDER CHUTE TO THE IMPACT CRUSHER. A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE WAS EJECTED FROM THE CRUSHER HITTING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH.

August 22, 2003 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE REMOVING BOLTS ON CRUSHER WITH AIR POWERED RATCHET. AIR HOSE (3/4"ID) FAILED COMING LOOSE BY FITTING-CAUSING HOSE TO WHIP AROUND AND BLOW DUST INTO EE'S EYES & HITTING EE'S HEAD BY RIGHT EA R. EE WAS WEARING HARD HAT & SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HOSE FAILED-HAT & GLASSES KNOCKED OFF.

June 22, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON TOP OF KILN GRINDING SURFACE TO BE WELDED, HITTING LEFT LEG WITH GRINDER WHEEL, REQUIRED 7 STITCHES.

March 3, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG THE BALL MILL WHEN COAL DUST IGNITED CAUSING A FLASH FIRE.

January 22, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS HOLDING PIECE OF CHUTE THAT A WELDER WAS TACK WELDING, INADVERTANTLY RECEIVED WELDING FLASH.

June 22, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS WORKING INSIDE A KILN, USING A JACK HAMMER; HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE DEBRIS AND HIT HIS LEFT ELBOW AGAINST KILN REFRACTORY.

January 10, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Northeast Solite Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE REPORTED TO HIS WORK STATION (KILN FLOOR) AT THE BEGINNING OF HIS SHIFT (1600-2400). ENROUTE TO HIS WORKSTATION, IN FRONT OF THE KILNS HE BREATHER IN SULPHUR GAS. THROUGH THE QUANTITY WAS S MALL, HE REQUESTED AND WAS GIVEN PERMISSION TO GO TO A MEDICAL DOCTOR.

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