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August 18, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said EE was going up the steps at the Lime Loadout to collect samples when EE felt a "pop" in right knee. EE declined medical attention and went home. The next day EE came to work and indicated continued discomfort. EE went to the doctor later that day 8/19/22 and was issued restrictions.

October 11, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 10/15 EE notified of leaving ER & due to sciatica. After having pain on 10/15 while outside of work EE believes it is related to near miss on 10/11. No previous indication of any injury or pain leads Worker's Compensation to investigate, but no determination made yet. Interim report is filed to meet 10 working day req until determination made.

November 30, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Struck by flying object

Employee was taking samples when material was blowing onto back of neck. Employee looked up and material entered eyes.

February 10, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was pulling wire outside, wind was blowing hard and blew lime into employee's eye.

July 27, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Delivery driver had suspected heart attack. CPR and AED were used until EMTs arrived. Driver is a Canadian Citizen from a Canadian trucking company that does not have a SSN, length of time on the job unknown.

February 5, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim experienced stomach pains on site and died during surgery which was necessary to treat an abdominal aneurism.

June 16, 2011 VA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee turned to pick up tool to clean concrete off and knee twisted causing knee cap to dislocate.

April 23, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Struck by flying object

While EE was observing a malfunction at top of rotary kiln dust blew into left eye (EE was wearing safety glasses). This is a no lost time reportable accident due to eye medication.

April 5, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Struck by flying object

Windy day and dust got into left eye under safety glasses. This is a reportable accident because of eye medication.

July 28, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking to fueling area to talk to his shift foreman, a gust of wind blew dust under his safety glasses. Employee took his glasses off and started rubbing his eye which contributed to scratching of eye.

February 8, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper OTHER
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BENT OVER TO TURN WATER FAUCET ON, CAUSING MUSCLE SPASM IN LOWER BACK. EE HAS SUSTAINED PRIOR SPASMS IN BACK BEFORE WHICH WERE NOT WORK RELATED.

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