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April 18, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

3rd shift loadout operator struck right shin on gate while exiting the top of a hopper car from the ramp. Operator slipped on the ramp causing the fall. Right shin contusion diagnosis on 4/18/25.

March 4, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall from machine

Miner was dismounting from passenger side of a tractor trailer. Miner turned to climb down and missed grabbing the handle on the truck. This caused Miner to lose footing and fall to the ground. Miner struck knee on the ground in the fall, causing the tendon to separate from the kneecap.

April 23, 2024 VT · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

A packaging operator was standing on the platform at the back of an empty slurry railcar when EE lost EE's footing, hitting EE's right arm on the break wheel of the railcar. The operator sustained bruising to the upper part of the right arm. The operator was prescribed antibiotics and a Tetanus shot.

January 17, 2024 VT · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was turning to leave the wet lab and strained right knee

July 18, 2023 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After checking fluid levels, an employee twisted their knee when leaving the work area due to their foot being wedged between a pump and some piping.

September 1, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down stars and twisted right knee

January 18, 2014 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping down from an elevated platform to retrieve a hose. His left foot sank into mud/fines, causing him to pitch forward and fall to the ground, spraining his left ankle in the process.

August 7, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Individual entered the rear of a one ton rack body truck containing a steel frame leaning against the East side of the truck rack. Individual was previously advised and trained not to do this. No damage to the truck or frame. Individual sustained a compound fracture to the lower leg.

May 15, 2012 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee fell into wall behind him onto right shoulder.

May 16, 2011 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

employees hand slipped off the hand rail of his truck while he was climbing into it, it was raining and the handle was slippery.

March 25, 2011 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice falling onto right shoulder.

December 5, 2009 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped from the footstep while mounting a forklift and struck his abdomen on the chair rail causing a contusion.

July 30, 2009 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking under ball mill, employee slipped on media and fell onto his back causing a strain to the lower lumbar area.

May 22, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on grating and fell chest first against a concrete containment wall causing a chest wall contusion

April 30, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and sprained/strained right knee

April 7, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing down platform at end of railcar and missed the last step, striking his right side on the railcar and causing a bruise. 3 days light duty.

March 8, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Fell onto right wrist while loading a boxcar of product causing a severe sprain.

March 3, 2008 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice in parking lot and fell on left knee.

December 26, 2007 VT · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting stainless plate with a carbon arc torch while standing on scaffolding. He noticed that the protective tarp was starting to smolder and catch on fire. He jumped down the 3 feet to the ground to put out the tarp. While doing so, he landed badly and hurt his knee.

February 19, 2007 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall from machine

Employee arrived at work in vehicle and parked his car. He stepped out of his car and slipped on ice, falling and bruising his rib. Restricted duty only.

January 6, 2007 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall from machine

Employee stepped down from a trackmobile onto a sloped area and sprained his ankle.

December 29, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing down ladder - thought he was on first step. Instead he was on second step. He fell and the pipe hit him in the ribs.

November 2, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a wheel jack to inch a railcar into position. He felt his foot slip, followed by pain in his ankle.

October 23, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up a gently sloping dirt berm & stumbled, catching himself with his left arm. Employee felt pain in shoulder a week later.

March 23, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking on a paved roadway (for exercise) during unpaid lunch break. Employee tripped on pavement resulting in laceration to eyebrow.

February 25, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee working inside hopper car hanging netting. While on a ladder, the ladder slipped down the side wall of the hopper cars. Employee fell approximately 4 ft with the ladder, landing on top of the ladder.

September 14, 2005 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from a step (approx. 10" high) and strained his right calf muscle.

May 2, 2005 VT · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Prior to shift start, employee was walking through plant to get to work area. Employee rounded a corner and slipped on spilled media. Employee fell to floor injuring a tendon in his right calf.

November 17, 2004 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While pulling on hand lift, twisted and strained knee.

November 17, 2004 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Slipped on track taking samples from under railcar and injured knee. This accident was also reported on submission #116554 but the employee's name and information was not included.

August 31, 2004 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While working with SBB employee slipped and hit his elbow on ground.

October 6, 2003 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE PUTTING AIR INTO SILO. LOST BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS HITTING WRIST ON SCREW CONVEYOR.

February 5, 2003 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF HER CAR AND SLIPPED ON ICE HIDDEN BY A LIGHT COVER OF SNOW.

December 19, 2002 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE JUMPED TO GROUND FROM BACK LANDING OF RAILCAR. WHEN HE LANDED HE FELT STABBING PAIN IN RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.

August 14, 2002 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANGING SEMI-BULK BAGS, BOLT LOOSENED AND RAMP COLLAPSED. EE FELL FROM RAMP.

May 6, 2002 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall onto or against objects

SLURRY TANK BUILDING WAS FLOODED, WORKERS REMOVED GRATING TO WORK ON PROBLEM. EMPLOYEE STOPPED TO HELP AND FELL INTO AREA WHERE GRATING WAS REMOVED.

April 4, 2001 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON SEMI-BULK BAGGER. STEPPED DOWN TO STEP, THEN TO FLOOR. TWISTED ANKLE ON FORK-LIFT STOP.

January 31, 2001 VT · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Omya Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ICE FORMED IN PARKING LOT DURING THE DAY. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON A PATCH OF ICE THAT WASN'T SANDED.

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