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July 26, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clariant Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee (Mechanic) got cut on their left middle finger while inspecting the screw conveyor after locking it out. Employee inserted hand through sampling port after removing sampling port cover at the bottom of the screw conveyor to diagnose the issue. EE's finger got cut by screw flight.

July 9, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clariant Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Directly supervised contractor was handling warehouse items (chain - 35 lb, carpet 2.5 lb) when EE complained about back pain. Next work shift individual sought medical attention and prescribed medication and a temporary job restriction.

April 15, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Clariant Corporation · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bent over adjusting paper bags at granular packer (No lifting involved) on a conveyor belt (18 inch off the ground) and experienced pain in lower back and weakness in legs. Employee received treatment at regional medical facility.

July 7, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clariant Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee and partner were lifting the shroud off the ACM Mill when the chain slipped on the rigging assembly causing the 100-150 lbs. (45-68 Kg) shroud to drop 6" (15 cm) and come down on employee's gloved left hand bruising the little and ring fingers (X-ray confirmed no fracture).

July 5, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clariant Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bottom tread of employee's left safety boot got caught on grating of an inclined walkway. Employee rolled their right ankle on the next step, suffering an ankle sprain and hairline fracture. Resulted in Restricted Work case for facility. Employee was wearing worn safety boots and the boots were not laced tightly above the ankle.

May 11, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Clariant Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee placed foot inside pallet while stacking bags. Coworker lowered the pallet lift, catching the employee's foot. Employee bruised foot and was prescribed ice and NSAID's. Resulted in LTA for facility. Employee returned to work on 5/16/23 with full medical clearance.

April 26, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clariant Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contract operator stepped into an opening under a pallet lift and twisted their ankle. First aid was immediately provided. Employee visited a local clinic and was diagnosed with an ankle sprain. Employee returned to work with modified job duties. Protective toe plate had been removed under the pallet lift, creating the hazard.

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