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Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 13, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assembling the drive chain on a feed elevator hunched over. Once EE got the chain in position and connected, EE was tried to get back to a standing position, but was unable to straighten EE's back. EE felt it lock into position. When EE forced self up, EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

March 13, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by flying object

Material was blown into worker's face.

November 15, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working from his knees. As the employee stood up, he felt a sharp pain in his right knee.

October 4, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking in the cooler room and dust got in left eye.

June 28, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing looking at a fuel tank that was sitting on the ground. He turned to walk away when he then felt a sharp pain in his knee. No work activity was involved.

August 27, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bent down to attach west drag cable to motor; stood up and experienced back pain. No specific cause.

May 1, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Descending steps from P & H and Cleveland crane respectively when he felt pain, pop of left knee.

July 16, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WALKING DOWN MAIN ROAD TO HIS WORK STATION ON NORTH SIDE ALONG #1 KILN HOOD. SAND BLEW INTO RIGHT EYE FROM KILN HOOD.

March 28, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repair thermo/couple on cyclones #1 tower.

March 15, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by flying object

EXITED NORTH END OF MILL ROOM WHEN SUDDEN GUST OF WIND KICKED UP, BLOWING DIRT UNDER SAFETY GLASSES INTO LEFT EYE

May 3, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by flying object

DUMPING WHEELBARROW OF CEMENT DUST. WIND BLEW INTO EE FACE.

July 24, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by flying object

TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE COVER OF B BIN SCREW. WIND BLEW DUST INTO LEFT EYE.

June 16, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ACROSS PARKING AREA WEST OF LAB. GUST OF WIND BLEW SAND UP AND UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

February 27, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by flying object

WHILE WALKING BETWEN THE MILL AND KILN ROOMS, WIND GUST CAME UP AND BLEW DIRT UNDER EMPLOYEE'S SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

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