MLC · Struck by flying object
Employee was leaving shack to move the track mobile off the tracks. The wind picked up and blew a large amount of lime in their face, getting into their eyes
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April 9, 2025
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
MLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was working on MRH #2 separator, employee was crouching under neath the catwalk when they felt the lower back tighten up. Employee reported incident on 04/21/2025, then received restrictions on 04/29/2025.
March 4, 2025
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
MLC · Struck by flying object
Employee was cleaning along 19 belt when a gust of wind blew stone dust into EE's eyes. EE washed out eyes and assumed there would be no further issues. The eye irritation continued and got worse over the following days. Employee was given prescription eye medication on 3/8/2025.
January 21, 2025
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
MLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was climbing ladder to go to upper level and when EE got near the top, employee stated wind blew lime dust in EE's eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses.
August 3, 2023
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
MLC · Struck by flying object
Employee was walking by apron conveyor dust collector when they felt something get in their left eye behind their safety glasses.
May 31, 2023
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
MLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
After installing new motor on roto packer and being down on knees for 45 min to complete installation and wiring, employee stood up and heard knee pop. Became reportable in September 2024 due to surgery.
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