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December 3, 2019 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · HOISTING
Amrize Cement Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A contractor was servicing the Alimak elevator at the fourth level of the pre-heater tower. The contractor was on top of the elevator and a mine employee was inside the elevator assisting. The person inside the elevator heard a clicking sound and the elevator started a downward descent. The contractor on top of the elevator received crushing injuries when the elevator moved.

January 27, 2012 MD · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Cement Inc. · Drowning

While operating a skid steer loader in reverse, it overturned in body of water.

April 14, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Cement Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee fell approximately 100 feet while dismantling a suspended Safway Systems scaffold. The accident is still under investigation.

March 23, 2005 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · MACHINERY
Amrize Cement Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was moving manlift to the ground and became trapped between the I beam and the control panel. Condition of the controls in the basket is suspect.

January 25, 2005 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Holcim (US) Incorporated · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee became entangled between a return idler and the bottom conveyor tail pulley located in the primary crusher basement.

August 18, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Holcim (US) Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Causes Unknown - Still under investigation. The victim was helping switch rail cars from a siding when he was struck & run over by the moving cars.

January 29, 2004 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Cement Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS WORKING WITH A CREW UNDERNEATH THE TABLE OF THE RAW MILL. HE LEFT THE WORK AREA AND HAD TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET DOWN AN ADJACENT DUCT WHEN HE FELL INTO A PILE OF FLY ASH INSIDE THE DUCT.

February 13, 2002 SC · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter Fatality · HOISTING
Amrize Cement Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INDIVIDUAL WAS MASHED BETWEEN AN ELEVATOR AND THE STRUCTURAL STEEL ON LEVEL L-3 PREHEATER TOWER.

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