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August 11, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Injured was greasing bearing on #2 conveyor top catwalk when the board he was walking on broke.

June 22, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Injured was chipping slag after welding on a haul truck box when a piece of slag flew up and struck his eye lid.

June 10, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing a hydraulic hose on L-480 (#31), hose flipped out of clamps and the hose had a tag end that was sharp and struck injured in the face/nose.

June 5, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While taking a production check, caring a bag of stone, injured slipped when walking down catwalk (#6 Boom) and landed on his posterior (rear end).

December 5, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee was assisting in setting cables on the mill 7 ft crusher when the bulldozer operator was signaled to go "back". However, the operator thought he was signaled to go "forward", which tightened the cable, causing injured's hand to be pinched between the crusher and cable.

September 18, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

When reaching for oil can in back of pickup truck the injured felt strain to right side of ribs.

August 22, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While in the ship garage changing a tire the injured was hooked on sharp steel.

July 17, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The injured was die grinding stainless steel parts in the maintenance shop. After grinding he looked up and metal fleck' s that were on his safety glasses fell into his eye.

April 9, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While jacking up (#40) 2003 Komatsu Haul Truck the injured employee stood up, hard hat flipped off, and walked into right front fender.

March 4, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee was getting out of his work truck by the gas pumps when he slipped on ice, hurting his back.

October 9, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured cut his knuckle of pointer finger on left hand while checking screens on Fine Tower, middle screen.

September 18, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The injured employee was driving production haul truck #43 when he went off the side of the haul road.

August 18, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Huron Lime, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fixing a valve at the north end of the plant. Fell in a hole and broke two ribs and scraped elbow.

August 8, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While operating #41 992 K Cat Wheel Loader loading production haul trucks, the injured employee was observed by one of the truck drivers as being in a stroke like condition.

April 30, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While driving production haul truck #35, the injured employee attempted to move a rock approximately 30' X 30" from the haul road.

November 21, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While welding cracks in the primary crusher main frame, the injured was doing a lot of twisting and turning and felt pain in his hip with increasing pain.

November 13, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The injured EE was removing decorative rocks in front of the office. While putting the rocks in the bucket of the loader, he lost his grip on the rock and the rock smashed his left index finger.

September 11, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injury was putting Hydraulic Oil in #65 (1990 Kobelco K912 Excavator LC Mark II). When injured lifted a 5-Gal. can to pour into funnel he claims injuring his back.

June 29, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While installing 20 FT. of 2" suction hose in pit pond, the injured was pushing hose and extended reach. Feet being in mud, twisted back.

April 6, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured was half way back into the surge tunnel inspecting and cataloging rust trip cable supports to replace when he tripped and fell. Nothing obvious on the floor.

March 7, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Injured fell about 5 Ft. from the ladder he was working from. He was at the 92" Screen Tower laying out holes to move a beam when the feet of the ladder slipped, and he fell to the ground landing on the left foot then rolled to the right landing on his hip/tail bone.

March 6, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The injured was half way back into the surge tunnel inspecting and cataloging rust trip cable supports to replace when he tripped and fell. Nothing obvious on the floor.

September 29, 2011 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The injured EE was grinding steel on the cutting table, about waist high, when a piece of steel came up from the grinding wheel and went up behind from the bottom of his safety glasses, lodging in his left eye.

January 11, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Huron Lime, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Driving skid loader, parked and exited. Slipped and hit bucket of skid loader with left shoulder.

August 5, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Huron Lime, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a spud bar to break up coal ring. The bar slipped and hit employee in head

December 10, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huron Lime, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unplugging the head of the stone belt and strained back

June 24, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The injured was removing a trougher at the tail end of the weigh belt with a pry bar, his hand slipped into guard.

May 16, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was removing a rock from the haul road when he felt pain in his groin.

October 17, 2007 OH · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Huron Lime, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking down the steps and stepped off onto ground and twisted ankle.

October 15, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured advised doctor that he was lifting rock from the crusher, when he experienced a burning sensation in the groin area.

October 9, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was removing 6" PVC pipe sections from the top of boreholes that were stuck in the muck & used a pair of pliers to try & gain a better grip. The ee was standing directly over the pipe using both hands to apply pressure to the pliers pulling in an upward motion. The pliers came loose & the pipe came up hitting the ee in mouth & face & broke a tooth & gave him a concussion.

October 9, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was pulling out a drill tube with pliers when the pliers slipped off the tube striking the injured in the mouth and head.

August 14, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The injured employee was removing rusted metal from back of #29 Mack truck using a 6" angle grinder and pliers when he cut his hand while reaching over the grinder with the pliers to remove the metal.

April 26, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales OTHER
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was cleaning the desks at the office using an aerosal spray, when she experienced a sore throat, difficulty breathing and a pain in her lower chest.

March 5, 2007 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Huron Lime, Inc. · Fall from machine

While lowering fall protection on trailer, stepped on rib and fell and twisted ankle. (DCN:220073480020-Per MSHA inspector Jack Webb this was not a reportable accident. The employee did not have any lost time)

October 3, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was washing out a screen to be repaired when he lost his balance with the water hose and had to jump off the 2nd step of the ladder he was standing on. He landed with one foot in a 5-gallon waste oil bucket, twisting his hips and ankle.

August 21, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twinsburg Development Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Clearing rocks from hopper belt and caught his finger under or between some rock.

March 10, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While exiting the 5 Foot Crusher after repairing liners, the injured hit his left elbow on a stantion (drain) pipe. Did not seek medical treatment until 4/21/2006.

March 3, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The injured got a piece of metal in his right eye while operating a die grinder while repairing a shifting linkage.

October 11, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

THE INJURED EXPERIENCED SORENESS IN HIS BACK AFTER OPERATING THE PC400LC-7 KOMATSU AFTER DIGGING OUT LARGE ROCKS AND THE BUCKET SLIPPED OFF SEVERAL TIMES DROPPING, CAUSING JAR SENT TO THE CAB AND SEAT.

September 23, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS USING A DIE GRINDER TO CUT A SOLENOID FREE FROM THE FRAME OF THE 1988 FORD MODEL CARGO 8000 FUEL TRUCK, APPLYING THE CHARGED GRINDER TO THE BOLTS OF THE MOUNTED SOLENOID, WHEN THE GRINDER "DUG IN" AND JUMPED, STRIKING THE BACK OF THE INJURED'S LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE THUMB AND INDEX FINGER RESULTING IN A 1 1/2 INCH LONG CUT.

September 14, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED BRACED HIMSELF BY HOLDING ON TO THE DOOR FRAME OF THE PC400LC-7 KOMATSU EXCAVATOR WHEN DESCENDING THE LADDER WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW THE DOOR SHUT PINCHING HIS RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

June 16, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The injured came to the office on 6/21/05 and advised he was experiencing irritation in his left eye since approx. thursday june 16,2005 and not improving. injured was set up with an appointment to see eye dr,.

April 29, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The injured was hosing around tail end of 21 FT. feeder belt, when he accidentally "back" sprayed himself in the eyes.

April 28, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Huron Lime, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Platform that employee was working on broke. Employee feel approximately 3 feet and sprained his ankle.

October 4, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The injured experienced itching, mattering, redness and watering of this left eye after cleaning in the surge tunnel.

November 5, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal

THE INJURED EE SMASHED HIS FINGER WHILE REMOVING A COMPRESSOR FILTER WHILE WORKING ON THE DRILL.

September 23, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP ROCK OFF THE HAUL ROAD. WHEN HE THREW A ROCK BACK OVER HIS SHOULDER HE HEARD SOMETHING SNAP.

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