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December 1, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Struck by flying object

On 12/1/2025, (reported 12/3/2025) Miner was removing belt clips over K1stone tunnel belt with a grinder. Small piece of debris went under eye protection hitting EE's right eye. Attempts to flush eye were unsuccessful, employee received additional treatment at local eye doctor.

November 26, 2025 AL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Struck against a moving object

Contractor (SF9) Drill operator was attempting to drive equipment to next drilling location. Investigation is on-going

April 19, 2013 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

The Employee Was Cutting Off A Metal Section Of The # 2 Feed Tunnel. When The Metal Fell Off And Hit The Torch Line Pull The Torch From His Hand On To His Left Forearm. The Metal Tip Hit His Glove Pulling It Down And Contacting His Skin. The Contact Caused 2nd Degree Burns To The Left Forearm.

February 5, 2013 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Struck by flying object

While Blowing Out A Transfer Chute With An Air Lance At The Rear Of The # 2 Kiln Limestone Particles Flew Into EE's Left Eye Behind His Safety Glasses.

October 28, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was drilling a piece of metal with a hand held drill. The bit hung and the drill twisted his right wrist.

July 5, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employeee was operating bagging machine. A bag busted at glue seam and hydrated lime got into his eyes.

January 30, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating palletizer at hydrate building, he reached to remove an empty bag and his right hand was caught between a roller. His right hand was cut between thumb and forefinger.

April 26, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

He was working on semi-automatic palletizer and got his right hand caught in roller. He had a compression injury to right thumb and contusion to top of right hand.

February 16, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

He was welding on i.d. fan. He started feeling bad. He was overcome by fumes. He was treated a hospital and released six hours later.

February 16, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

He was welding on an I.D. fan. He started feeling bad. he was overcome by fumes. He was treated at hospital and released six hour later.

December 10, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO MIDDLE FINGERS CAUGHT IN PALLETIZER MACHINE MASHED FINGERS ON RT. HAND.

August 6, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Struck by flying object

ANOTHER EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF METAL AND HE WAS STANDING AND WATCHING. A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF AND HIT HIS HAND AND RIGHT LEG. CUTTING HANDAND BRUISING LEG.

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