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January 21, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee got some dust in their eye while standing outside. Was not performing any work at the time. Had all proper PPE on.

December 27, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee went to use hand sanitizer and while pushing down on the nozzle the hand sanitizer was forced upward and into the employee's right eye. Employee noted a stinging in their eye. On 12/28/2020 the employee went to an optometrist and was prescribed an antibiotic eye drop.

December 9, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal trespasser OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

As Graymont was not a party to this accident, Graymont does not have detailed information for this accident. Per the attached, Graymont maintains that this accident is not MSHA jurisdiction, is not chargeable to Graymont or mining industry, continues to be investigated by OSHA, was not a Graymont employee, & occurred outside of Graymont's privately held mine site.

May 17, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Struck by flying object

While operating a crane a wind storm suddenly popped up. This storm kicked up a bunch of dust in the path of employee. EE was wearing safety glasses and other personal protective equipment. During the wind storm some dust got in the left eye.

November 13, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal pumper OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to parking lot when a wind gust blew lime into eye. Employee flushed eye. Additional medical treatment included prescription for the eye.

October 30, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Very windy outside and lime dust was blown into right eye.

October 21, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was walking to the dust collectors when something blew into his right eye. Right eye became red and irritated with time. Went to a doctor and rec'd acular eye drops on 10/21/05.

March 22, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing his normal duties as a hydrate operator. EE was feeling pain three hours prior to starting his shift. he did mention this fact to his supervisor.

August 28, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE STATES HIS RIGHT WRIST IS SORE FROM WORKING OVER THE "YEARS". COULD NOT INDICATE ANY PARTICULAR DATE OF INJURY.

January 10, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS WORKING AROUND THE PLANT DURING A SNOW STORM. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE WINDY: DUST & LIME WERE BLOWING AROUND. A PIECE OF LIME BLEW IN HIS MOUTH ONTO HIS TONGUE.

September 15, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO TELL VICTIM SOME INFORMATIONON A RAILROAD CAR; WHILE HE WAS SPEAKING, THE VICTIM TOLD HIM HE WAS HAVING CHEST PAINS AND THATHIS RIGHT ARM WAS GOING NUMB. VICTIM WAS IN THE HYDRATE DEPARTMENT WATCHING THE SLURRY PUMP AT THIS TIME. THE COMPANY IS NOT ANTICIPATING THIS TO BE A WORKER'S COMP CLAIM.

October 13, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A CATWALK UNDERNEATH THE TRANSITION OF THE ELEVATOR. A GUST OF WIND BLEW AND LIME ENTERED BOTH OF THE EMPLOYEE'S EYES. HE FLUSHED OUT HIS EYES, HOWEVER, THE LIME WAS ST ILL LODGED IN. EMPLOYEE IS SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION.

June 30, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS TALKING TO SOMEONE IN THE SHOP AREA. WIND PICKED UP AND BLEW LIME DUST IN HIS EYES. NOTICED IRRITATION LATER AND WENT TO HOSPITAL.

May 25, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE FILLING BULK BAGS OUT OF BIN 43, THE LIME DUST PUFFED UP. THE WIND BLEW THE LIME DUST UNDER EMPLOYEE'S SAFETY GLASSES. EMPLOYEE TAKENTO THE EYE CLINIC. MATION REC'D PRIOR TO 2/14/01 TO INDICATE ANY TREATMENT BEING GIVEN OR ANY DIAGNOSIS

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