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February 17, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was in the process of loosening a bolt on a piece of machinery. While pulling back on the wrench to loosen the bolt, the wrench slipped off the bolt and hit the operator in the mouth, striking EE's upper right central incisor tooth causing a hairline fracture in the tooth.

August 15, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was welding a piece of small metal plate to cover a hole in some ductwork. After tack welding the plate the employee raised welding hood up to adjust the welding rod. Employee then heard a noise and looked up and the metal plate broke off and fell striking the employee in left incisor tooth causing a chip.

August 31, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc. · Struck against stationary object

A maintenance supervisor was walking up the Kiln 4 upper product belt carrying a piece of chute to be installed and EE's right forearm contacted a piece of expanded metal which was in close proximity to the catwalk. This contact caused a laceration which required seven staples to close.

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