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July 4, 2024 LA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by flying object

PUMP WAS WASHING, OPERATOR WAS WALKING BY WHEN GASKET BLEW.

November 2, 2023 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using 20k hydro-blast flex lance to clean inside of 6 inch pipe. The employee pulled the lance out of the pipe under pressure, allowing the tip of the lance to come back and strike employee in the right forearm, causing a laceration to the arm.

September 4, 2023 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING HOUSEKEEPING AFTER JOB WAS COMPLETE AND EE WAS MOVING A VALVE USING THE ELECTRIC HOIST TO REMOVE THE BEARING MOUNT ASSEMBLY. WHILE USING THE PULL CHAIN TO MOVE THE HOIST TOWARDS THE DOOR, THE HOOK SLIPPED CAUSING THE TOP OF THE MOUNT TO FALL TO GROUNG AND STRIKING THE LEFT FOOT.

May 11, 2023 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descaling 2/3 Hopper when a piece of scale fell and hit the gun. The gun in turn struck the employee in the face area

January 18, 2023 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance GR personnel was on top of Tray # 3 assisting with the disconnect of torque mechanism. EE began removing the bolts that secure the torque mechanism. Upon the removal of the last bolt, the torque arm suddenly released and pushed the torque mechanism and mounting plate. The force of the release caused mounting plate to strike employee in the leg.

September 27, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding a bracket on a 24 inch valve when eyes was exposed to a welding flash due to the failure of auto lens.

July 27, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While shearing a small piece of 1/8" metal plate, the employee got 1 finger on each hand smashed = (2 fingers). EE was taken to Medical for evaluation and then off Site for further evaluation.

May 16, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was using the swivel vice at the control room lean-to putting together a short entry nozzle. While tightening the 90 piping it slipped and hit EE in the ear, resulting in a small cut.

August 14, 2021 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

While grinding a banana wedge on a bench grinder, the wedge was pulled into the grinder causing right pinky finger and ring finger to be caught in between the grinder wheel and tool rest.

July 7, 2021 LA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee while working on a dozer pushing material slid into a cavity causing employee's head to move side to side rapidly causing a strain to neck

May 10, 2021 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Operators were beginning to work on installing steam and air rig on TK61 for caustic cleaning. While in process of installing steam hose operator was burned by steam.

June 30, 2020 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IW was connecting rigging to an excavator bucket when EE's left foot was pinched under the bucket resulting in partial amputation of left big toe. Bucket moved due to listing of derrick barge when crane on the barge swung in direction of dock. Excavator was on derrick barge with arm extended over the dock, IW was on dock rigging the load when incident occurred.

October 16, 2019 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was a welding helper cutting and welding stainless steel. Employee worked a double shift and noted a problem on the drive home. Employee reported the eye incident the following day. Employee was taken off site for initial visit on 10/17/2019 and the following day was seen by an eye specialist on 10/18/2019.

January 19, 2019 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing scales with a chipping hammer when a piece of debris was knocked off and punctured the glove on employee's left hand. When the glove was removed there was a fine point on left thumb.

June 21, 2018 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Atalco Gramercy LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The employee was changing a control valve on # 4 boot pump. EE has the controlroom operator stroke the valve and while stroking EE felt the glove on right hand being pulled into the shaft.

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