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February 11, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating backhoe at #8Blunger, stepped out and felt twinge in back when he stepped on the ground. Employee stated he had felt a twinge in his back while actually operating the backhoe before exiting.

October 7, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Helping Siloman start roto valve, slipped and twisted right knee.

August 14, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was checking on feed valve under car (kneeling) (ACFX 42706). When he stood up he slipped and fell, hitting his left knee on concrete.

May 31, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Walking down catwalk at mid-level of #1 kiln, going toward discharge end of kiln while looking up at exhaust duct work, did not see drop off to next level.

March 22, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up #3 calciner steps and twisted right knee. Initially reported as a near miss without reportable injury. Knee has begun to give employee problems and was scheduled for first doctor appointment today, 07/12/207.

January 8, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was hurriedly walking to shut off blower & 12 Dryer. He slipped and fell. Notified supervisor, but did not seek medical attention. Contacted HR on 03/12/07 that his elbow still hurt & wanted to see Dr. First treatment date was 03/14/07.

December 22, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on patch of ice hurting neck & back on 12/22/05. Employee did not seek medical attention until 12/28/05, which changed the status of the injury to "Reportable".

November 8, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on clay, which was on the calciner walkway. This caused a lumbar strain.

June 27, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping over retaining wall @ C-8 Tank pump to turn off valve. He tripped over wall & fell catching himself on his right hand.

July 7, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL JOB DUTIES & SLIPPED & FELL ON ALGIE BUILD UP AROUND M-14 TANK.

May 10, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING UP HILL TO THE BACKHOE WHEN HE HEARD A POP IN HIS LEFT CALF MUSCLE. HE REPORTED THAT HE THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A PULLED MUSCLE. LATER ON DURING HIS SHIFT IT WORSENED AND HE WAS TAKEN TO MED CENTER NORTH.

March 9, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was making a last check on #1 filter for the shift and tripped over a water hose and fell on his left knee on the catwalk.

December 19, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON RAILROAD TRACK & GROUND WAS UNEVEN & IT CAUSED HIM TO PULL MUSCLE BEHIND LEFT KNEE. (STRAIN)

October 6, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE HAD HUNG A NEW BAG ON #9 BAGGER, HE WENT TO STEP OVER THE PROTECTIVE RAIL AND TRIPPED AND FELL TO CONCRETE FLOOR. HE BROKE THE FALL WITH HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 29, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS COLLECTING SAMPLES AND PLACING THEM ON A PALLET WHEN A CO-WORKER WAS EXITING OUT OF A TRUCK TRAILOR AND RAMPS CAME OUT AND CAUGHT INJURIED EE ACROSS THE TOP OF RT. FOOT CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON LT. UPPER ARM.

August 12, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL JOB DUTIES AND STEPPED OFF LEDGE AND TWISTED ANKLE CAUSING A SPRAIN.

February 27, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON WET FLOOR AT THE ENTRYWAY TO THE BUILDING. CONCRETE FLOOR IS FINISHED SMOOTHLY IN THIS AREA AND THE AREA BECOMES VERY SLIPPERY DURING RAINY PERIODS. EMPLOYEE REPOR TED THE ACCIDENT ON 02/28/2003. TREATED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 03/26/2003.

January 13, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WENT TO STEP OVER BERM AND STEP ON ICE AND SLIPPED AND FELL- HE TOLD HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS OK ONLY HIS PRIDE WAS HURT. SUPERVISOR WAS MADE AWARE OF THE SLIP AND FALL ON THE SAME DAY- HUMAN RESOURCES WAS NOT INFORMED UNTIL 4-08-03

November 21, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OFF DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. THE TRACK ON THE DOZER WAS WET. EE'S ANKLE WAS SEVERELY SPRAINED WITH TORN LIGAMENTS.

October 16, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING BLUNGER HOUSE AND SLIPPED ON STEPS. HE WAS WET AND HAD CLAY ON HIS BOOTS. HE STRUCK HIS BACK (LOWER) ON THE STEPS.

September 26, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED FROM HITCH KNUCKLE ON CAR TO RELEASE AND AS HIS HAND WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEEL HE STEPPED ON UNEVEN ASPHALT AND TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL AND DISLOCATED HIS LEFT ELBOW.

July 29, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS CHECKING VALVE AT TERMINAL TANK AND STEPPED ON UNEVEN GROUND.

March 5, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A TRACT EXCAVATOR AND SLIPPED IN SOME GRAVEL ON THE GROUND. HE FELL AND BRUISED RIGHT ELBOW AND RIGHT HAND. TURNED IN TO MODIFIED/ RESTRICTED DUTY.

January 3, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE THAT HAD FORMED ON A HOPPER CAR LADDER. HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BOTTOM STEP OF THE LADDER. HE LANDED ON THE GROUND - 2 FT. LIGHT DUTY.

November 16, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING A TRUCK AND TRIPPED ON PALLET, INJURED HIS LT. KNEE. (LOST TIME)

October 23, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SANDBOX PARTS AND SLIPPED ON AN ACCUMULATION OF ALGAE AT THE AREA HE WAS WORKING IN. HE HIT HIS RIGHT SIDE ON A 2 INCH PIPE AS HE FELL. HE FELL AT GROUND LEVEL. (LIGHT DU TY).

October 1, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO TURN EQUIPMENT ON AND SLIPPED ON WET CONCRETE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 12, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET STEPS AND INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. REPORTED ACCIDENT 9-12-01 BUT DIDN'T GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 10-18-01.

August 14, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE JUMPED OFF RAILROAD HOPPER CAR BRAKE PLATFORM AND STRAINED HIS LEFT CALF WHEN HE LANDED. (MEDICATION)

July 3, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM AND BENT HIS WRIST BACK.

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