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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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