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The power to the slope hoist went down about 2:25pm due to storm. MSHA was notified about 2:50pm. The electric company had to replace a pole fuse to repair the issue. The power came up at about 6:30pm.
Employee setting an impact roller when it caught in a bind. As he pulled on roller it came loose and mashed his finger between roller and framework.
Employee stated he was walking up a stairway and felt pain in lower calf. Visited doctor and discovered a tear in knee area. Determined by Workers Compensation after investigation this was work related on 9/21/2015.
Injured was using a hammer to remove a link from a chain when he felt pain in his lower back. Injured sought treatment after work when the condition didn't improve.
Customer bulk truck EE was preparing to climb on tank trailer to open the lids for loading. He was at the tie-off rack at Carmeuse and had hooked to the self retracting lanyard. As soon as he placed his second foot and full weight onto the step, (This step is 20-1/2 inches from the ground.) it broke and he fell to the ground, landing on his buttocks.
The employee was stocking brick on work plate form. Employee stated while placing brick on platform page stick came dislodged causing the brick to fall striking his left forearm. Causing fracture to left humorous bone, Brick weight was 126lbs.
While raking coating from kiln employee felt a pop in his right knee resulting in restricted duty work. Employee has had prior non work related issues with same knee.
Employee slipped on ice while exiting work truck causing fracture to leg.
The employee stepped on a hose and felt a pull in his back.
While relocating piping to another jobsite an employee was walking along side a all terrain forklift when his foot got under the tire. Employee was taken to emergency room and x ray showed fracture in big toe and a laceration between the toes.
Injured was striking a hopper with a hammer to get material to flow when finger was pinched between hammer handle and handrail.
Employee stepped in slurry. Sought medical attention on 1/12/2015. Restricted duties assigned.
Employee was in the process of changing sprays for #4 kiln. After removing spray and placing on catwalk, the spray bar caught on kiln and pinched his foot between the bar and catwalk.
Employee was using hand grinder to grind down weld. After shutting off and preparing to set the grinder on the bench, the wheel became tangled in the string of his hooded sweatshirt, which then wrapped up and contacted his jaw causing a laceration.
Rainy and warm conditions turned cold rapidly causing injured to slip and fall while walking to lab from loadout. Due to previously warm and rainy conditions, employee did not anticipate slippery conditions. Employee requested initial medical treatment on 11/30/2014.
While using a come along to pull section of new tunnel together, an eyebolt broke causing the come along to strike employee in the left arm
Employee had moved vacuum hose out of the walk way. As he turned to walk away he tripped on his own foot and fell forward. He extended his arms to catch himself and when his left hand hit the floor he incurred a fracture to his wrist.
Employee cut left index finger with pocket knife while cutting light strap requiring stitches.
While descending from the water truck, the employee slipped off the bottom step and fell to the ground and sprained his knee.
Employee 1 was assisting employee #2 welding in the shop and received flash burn to eyes.
Employee was using a utility knife to cut a bad end off a 4" plastic corrugated pipe. The knife blade slipped out of the pipe striking the right forearm causing a laceration that required stitches.
While dismounting tractor employee stepped on loose rock spraining ankle.
While rolling on v-belts for the cooler fan, employee caught his left index finger in between the motor sheave and the belt pinching the end of his finger. The injury was to his left pointer finger.
Injured reportedly was climbing a ladder and grasped a rung awkwardly causing him to "tweak" his elbow. Injured reported incident on 8/21, requested medical attention on 9/9, and was given work restrictions on 10/8 when the condition didn't improve.
Two employees were in the process of opening a rail car hopper gate. Both employees were using bars to rotate the gate mechanism when the injured employee felt a pop in his elbow.
The alarm system on the slope hoist indicated a brake issue. Hoist was shut down and repairs made. The brake adjustment relay out of adjustment. Hoist put back into operation at 1:42pm.
Main slope hoist lost power at 4:53pm and was restored at 8:20pm. Fuse had blown on the transformer providing the electric service to hoist.
Loader bucket struck the bed of the haul truck employee was operating while being loaded causing a neck strain.
Injured was using hammer and chisel to remove a stripped out allen-head bolt on coal mill fan seal ring. Chisel slipped and finger contacted sharp edge of seal ring causing small laceration.
EMPLOYEE WAS ALIGNING #3 KILN DRIVE MOTOR USING PRY BAR TO LIFT MOTOR. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED OUT STRIKING EMPLOYEES FINGER RESULTING IN LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.
Employee was operating manlift and caught 2 fingers of his right hand between the guard covering the lift controls and the back. Injury resulted in laceration requiring stitches.
Injured was checking oil levels in kiln trunion after attending man lift training for most of the day. Injured became dizzy and blacked out causing him to fall and strike his head causing laceration. Injured was taken to the ER and diagnosed with dehydration contributed to by a medication he was taking, and low potassium levels.
EE dropped a long handled scraper into hydrated lime. The hydrated lime splashed into his eye. He was not wearing his safety glasses properly, they were being worn on the tip of his nose.
During inspection of the elevator hoist a crack was found on one of the brakes shoes. System was immediately taken out of service. Repairs were made and returned to service on 3/31/2014 1:20pm.
Main hoist went down due to a fault in the brake system. A contact was stuck on a brake solenoid and was repaired at 2pm.
While loading shells into the kiln gun a piece of one of the slugs ricochet back out of the kiln after it had been shot and struck EE on his right forearm. It scraped a small section of skin off and the area swelled up. EE was taken to doctor for evaluation. No fractures or stitches.
Lime dust entered employee's left eye while removing safety glasses. Employee flushed eye on day of incident removing the irritant. Reported to work on 3/20/14 stating eye still felt different and requested to see doctor. Prescription eye drops were prescribed.
The fan was rubbing the guard on the hoist motor. They took the guard off and put a set screw on the fan which twisted off. Hoist was operational at 3:10 pm.
JLB Trucking (contract coal hauler) was on site preparing to dump a load of coal. Driver said he heard a pop and then smoke and flames entered the cab of his truck (#22.) Driver used his portable fire extinguisher but it did not extinguish the fire. The Gary Fire Department was contacted to fully extinguish the fire.
Injured was investigating a non-functioning heater in the pump room when he bumped a pipe, causing dust to fall and enter his eyes.
Employee mashed his finger while swinging a sledge hammer. It appears when he was hitting the side of the slurry bin his hand slid down the handle of the hammer. He continued to swing and his left index finger got mashed in between the handle and a section of plate that wraps around the bin. Employee received 5 stitches.
Prolonged event during shift. Exposure to cold weather while de-icing belt. Began missing 2/11/2014.
At 12:40pm the electricity providing power to the main slope hoist was disrupted. Fuse on incoming line was found in disrepair and replaced. Hoist was operational 1:20pm.
At approximately 10:00am on 12/20/2013, Kiln 4 coal weigh feeder was undergoing a belt cut which required the temporary removal of the coal feed to the mill. During this time, the coal dust inside the mill ignited causing dust to be expelled from the feeder opening and the hood of the kiln.
Injured was attaching hose to the vac truck while standing on the work platform approximately 5 1/2 feet off the ground, when he lost his footing and fell. Employee was wearing fall protection, including harness and lanyard. The equipment prevented the employee from striking the ground, however it caused him to swing back into the truck causing a rib injury.
Employee reported he twisted his knee while performing preshift examination of the Hydrate Plant.
While installing brakes pads on CAT 772 haul truck the pad slipped out of #1 mechanic hand and struck #2 mechanic above left eyebrow requiring stitches.
Reportable hearing loss as a result of recent yearly audiometric testing.
At 10:45pm the electricity providing power to the main slope hoist was disrupted. Fuse holder on incoming line was found in disrepair and replaced. Hoist was in operation at 1:15 am 10/8/2013.
Maintenance EE's were striking the end of a screw conveyor with an 8lb sledge hammer and a piece of the shaft flew off and struck the injured employee in the forearm causing a laceration and embedding of metal.