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November 22, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While checking the #36 Raymond Mill Feed Belt Tail pulley, employee slipped and pulled his left knee. Restricted duty began 11/27/07.

November 16, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a box sticking out from under a table in the maintenance shop. Placed on restricted duty 11/20/07.

September 22, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was backing away from forklift in operation when he backed into the safety chain across the dock doors. The latch gave and employee fell approx. 6 ft to the ground.

May 30, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped on a piece of metal attached to floor at Plt 3 504 Bagger. Injured fell against the spout on the 504 Bagger cutting his upper lip. Required stitches.

May 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the steps on Plant 2 #3 tube mill collector when he twisted his right ankle.

May 10, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off stairs onto track #3. Twisted right ankle.

February 28, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had descended stairs and stepped onto floor grate. Caught toe in floor grate and twisted ankle.

January 22, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was running under a catwalk and raised up too quickly. Struck his head on catwalk and fell backward onto ankle.

November 20, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was washing floor using a water hose. As he was backing up he stepped off a low retaining wall, straining his back. Refused medical treatment at time of accident. Sought medical treatment 12/11/2006.

May 4, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee fell down the stairs at Plant 3 Shipping.

April 1, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was carrying a keystone valve while he was walking on a chain conveyor. He fell off chain conveyor and mashed his finger.

February 9, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off railcar into hole or rut. Twisted ankle.

January 30, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE slipped and fell on 2nd or 3rd step from the bottom, landed on floor. Back hit corner of step.

December 15, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on wet surface. Had rained previously.

November 20, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CALIBRATING SCALE, EMPLOYEE WENT UNDER DRY FINE BELT TO REMOVE THE 50 LB WEIGHT. FOOT GOT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND HE FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 12, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off forklift and felt something "pull" in his back. Complained of soreness and spasms.

August 17, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee had his hands on a pump, when he started to stand up his hands slipped off the pump housing. His feet slipped out from under him and he fell, striking his knee on the floor. Restricted duty applied.

July 1, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE stepped off back of bulk truck onto unlevel ground and twisted ankle.

April 22, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's foot became stuck in deep mud. When he pulled his foot, he felt pain in his lower back and upper right hip.

December 29, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SUFFERS FROM ARTHRITIS IN HIS KNEES. UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VACUUM TRUCK HE TWISTED HIS KNEE, RESULTING IN INFLAMATION. RESTRICTED DUTY BEGAN 1/24/05.

December 23, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting in removal of old feed pump at the #24 and 25 bird. pump shifted, employee attempted to balance himself but his foot became stuck in the mud and slurry resulting in twisted right knee. did not seek immediate attention. requested dr appt on 12/27/04. restricted duty began 12/27/04.

November 5, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE CRAWLED UNDER T201 TANK TO CHECK AIR HOSE TO SOLIDS CONTROL VALVE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELT SOMETHING "PULL" IN HIS LOWER BACK. RESULTED IN RESTRICTED DUTY EFF. 11/08/04. EE WAS HOSPITALIZED 11/23/04 THRU 11/29/04 WITH SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO MED. PRESCRIBED FOR INJURY. LTA. NOTIFIED BY EE OF ABSENCE 12/6/04.

November 4, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TWISTED LEFT ANKLE WHEN STEPPING UP INTO THE RESTROOM. HE DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL 11/8/04.

October 1, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee had climbed up into a truck trailer to inspect the load. As he was exiting trailer he jumped down to the ground and felt sharp pain in lower left leg.

September 2, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE ATOMITE BAGGER SCALE (APPROX. 16 - 18 INCHES TO FLOOR) AND FELT SHARP PAIN/PULL IN LOWER BACK. RESTRICTED DUTY.

August 16, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Ee was working clean-up at the Plant 2 rail/truck washing station. He stepped into a hole where maintenance had removed a pump and failed to secure the area. His right leg was cut by metal grating and required 19 stitches.

June 9, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was ascending steps when right foot caught under a step. As he fell forward, he reached out with right hand and grabbed the hand rail. He heard something snap in his right shoulder.

January 11, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED ON HOSE, FELL INJURING LEFT SHOULDER. ORIGINALLY REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT. SAW A DOCTOR ON 1/16/04. PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THAT TIME.

December 9, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN HOLE IN PARKING LOT OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE SHOP, FELL AND INJURED LEG.

September 22, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED IN SPILLED SLURRY & FELL ONTO THE FLOOR INJURING LOWER BACK. REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR ON 9/23/03.

August 21, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF THE ATOMITE BAGGER AREA ONTO CONCRETE SLAB. SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

July 19, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall from machine

WHILE EXITING BOBCAT, EE'S FOOT SLIPPED FROM STEP ON REAR OF THE BLADE CAUSING EE TO FALL FORWARD ONTO RT. KNEE, INJURING KNEE AND BACK. LTA- FIRST SHIFT MISSED 7/19/03.

July 14, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS ASSISTING IN THE LAUNCH OF A BOAT TO SERVICE PUMPS. HE WAS SITTING ON TRUCK TAILGATE HOLDING THE ROPE UNTIL THE BOAT FLOATED OFF THE TRAILER. HE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL BACKWARDS INTO TRUCK BED STRIKING LOWER BACK ON SHOVEL. EE REQUUESTED MED ATTENTION 7/17/03 PRE-EXISTING RUPTURED DISC (NON WORK RELATED)

July 7, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER OF HAUL TRUCK. HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HE FELL APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET, INJURING HIS LEFT KNEE.

June 21, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TRIPPED ON 50# BAG OF MATERIAL IN WALKWAY. SPRAINED LEFT KNEE. RETURNED TO WORK FULL DUTY NO RESTRICTIONS 6/23/03. RESTRICTIONS BEGAN 6/27/03.

April 30, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED OFF PLATFORM AT SEMI-BULK STATION AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

September 27, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR AND TWISTED ANKLE. FLOOR WAS WET DUE TO HEAVY RAINS.

July 17, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON SOME GRINDING MEDIA & TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THAT TIME. KNEE BECAME INFLAMED & HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION 8/13/02. FLUID WAS DRAINED FROM KNEE & S HOT WAS ADMINISTERED.

July 12, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS STANDING ON STOOL ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR THE DUST COLLECTOR AROUND THE VIBRATOR DOOR. SLIPPED ON STOOL, CUT FINGER ON SHARP METAL AROUND VIBRATOR DOOR THAT HANGS DOWN #4 RAYMOND MILL LACER ATION REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

May 18, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER RAILROAD CROSS-TIE USED IN PARKING AREA AND FELL ONTO LOOSE GRAVEL. SUFFERED BRUISES AND SCRAPES TO KNEES AND SHINS.LEFT ELBOW SUFFERED SPRAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC TENDINITIS.

May 18, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON SAFETY RAIL TO CLEAN THE ZERO SPEED FOR THE #28 AC MILL. RAIL BROKE, EE FELL APPROX 8 FT LANDING ON LWER BACK. EE SUFFERED CONTUSION TO COCCYX.

May 17, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF MANLIFT ONTO CATWALK. STRUCK CHEST ON CATWALK. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED CHEST WALL CONTUSION.

April 12, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON A ROCK TWISTING LEFT ANKLE.

April 3, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CLEANING A SLURRY RAILCAR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL INJURYING BACK, SHOULDER AND ELBOW. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL HELP AT THIS TIME. ON 4/5 FELT A POP IN LEFT SIDE EXPERIENCED PAIN AND DIFFIC ULTY BREATHING.

January 31, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM. WAS NOT SECURE AT BASE.

January 22, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED OVER METAL STUD IN FLOOR AND FELL ONTO BUTTOCKS AND LOWER BACK.

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