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February 16, 2017
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
BYK Additives Inc. · Struck by falling object
Two Maintenance mechanics were using an overhead crane to lower a mill down onto some metal cribbing for rebuild, when the lifting bolts failed and the mill fell approximately two feet to the Shop floor. The mill struck one of the mechanic's left forearm, resulting in swollen and bruised forearm.
June 1, 2006
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
BYK Additives Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was cutting a 1/2" scal-tite with a ban saw. The blade went through the metal and cut his finger. (middle finger, left hand).
December 12, 2005
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
BYK Additives Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was using electric chain hoist to lift 1-ton bag that had fallen over. He ran the chain through the straps and hooked it above the block causing hoist to lift unevenly. Employee stuck his hand between chain and block and was caught when the tension shifted.
December 9, 2005
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
BYK Additives Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ENGAGED IN HIS REGULAR JOB STACKING 50 LB BAGS ON PALLET. HE PLACED A BAG ON PALLET, FELT A POP IN HIS BACK AND SOME PAIN. HE DID NOT THINK IT WAS ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AND FINISHED HIS SHIFT. HE REPORTED THE INCIDENT ABOUT A HALF-HOUR AFTER IT OCCURRED BUT DID NOT DECIDE TO SEE A DOCTOR UNTIL MONDAY, DEC 12TH.
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