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April 15, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc · Rubbed or abraded

The incident occurred while employee was cutting 1/4" carbon steel using a metal saw. When the cut piece fell, the employee attempted to pick it up and was cut through a glove by the long burr, resulting in a laceration to the ring finger on their left hand that required six stitches.

March 17, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted knee while walking down the stairs in Genesis building

March 9, 2026 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Driller was walking on the pattern and rolled EE's ankle as EE stepped on a frozen chunk of dirt. Operator fell to the ground got up and stated EE had rolled EE's ankle.

March 9, 2026 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magris Talc USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning out rail tracks with hand tool when EE started to experience pain in EE's back on Monday 3/9/2026. Reported pain to supervisor on 3/13/2026 and went to the local clinic on 3/13/2026

September 29, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Magris Talc USA Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered a stroke while on shift

September 24, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working in the milling room while concrete wall was being removed. Employee stepped on a wedge and rolled ankle. Employee informed company on 10/1/2025

September 9, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner had recorded a Standard Threshold Shift

September 9, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner had recorded a Standard Threshold Shift

September 2, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While an employee was working on changing a tire on a haul truck the employee suddenly lost control and feeling in their right arm. Also felt fatigued and nauseas.

August 6, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Audiometric testing was done on 8/06/2025 showing hearing loss.

August 5, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While removing the metal storm drain grating near warehouse employee felt a slip/pain in my lower back. Employee did not report the incident to management till 8/11/2025

May 13, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A rejected bag hung up at the top of the rejects chute in Robo 2. The operator used a ladder to reach into the reject chute to free the bag but when EE reached for the bag the cutting wheel started. The operators right thumb contacted the cutting wheel resulting in a cut.

March 25, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Contractor was walking towards Rainbow pond when the contractor slipped and fell then twisted ankle. On Monday 4/7/25 the contractor called to inform us that the ankle was broken.

March 3, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Magris Talc USA Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent to check oil level at the crusher on 3/3/25 when employee started to experience discomfort in lower back. The employee reported the incident, but thought the discomfort would go away. The employee went to the local clinic on Friday 3/21/25. Restrictions; no more than 20lbs Occasionally, no climbing, no twisting, in effect until 4/7/25.

February 12, 2025 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Fall down stairs

While going down the steps in Robo 3 the operator's boot caught the grating causing operator to miss the last 2 steps. Employee fell to the ground and feels pain on both inside and outside of knees. Employee referred to a specialist on 2/17

October 14, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in Haul Truck #28 being loaded by 559 Shovel on the Phase 6 6000 Bench. While being loaded a large boulder rolled off the bucket of 559 shovel, the boulder landed in the bed of the truck. The impact jarred the truck operator.

September 18, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was crimping a new hoist cable when they felt a pop in their right bicep. Initially reported as an Ache and Pain. EE went to see doctor on 2/28/25 and was given restrictions

August 24, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped and fell against a forklift. Employee suffered a dislocation and fracture of a finger on right hand.

July 16, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was getting off a railcar after setting the hand brake and slipped off of the knuckle of the railcar, hitting is thigh area on the way down. Operator requested to see doctor on 11/25 and provided restrictions on 12/2.

June 10, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

lost EE's balance and fell down

June 10, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor fell from elevation. First aid was performed on site. Received additional information from contractors on 6/22/2024 indicating that contractor had a fracture in their back.

June 10, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Fall from machine

Tech lost EE's balance and fell on back. Hairline fracture in bone.

February 14, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was closing bottom hatches on a hopper car. One hatch was hard to close and couldn't get it with the small bar. Employee had to get a bigger to help get it close. Afterwards employee felt muscle/groin pain on left side. This was reported as an ache and pain, employee went to see doctor on 6/7/2024.

February 1, 2024 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While putting a full grease cartridge in automatic grease gun employee felt a pop in their right hand. Employee reported incident to management on 2/1 as an ache and pain. Employee asked to see a doctor on 3/20 and referred to a specialist on 3/26.

October 16, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported to safety that they were experiencing hand pain while performing daily duties on the floor. Employee went to see the doctor on 11/30 to seek medical treatment.

October 12, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Fall down stairs

The employee was entering the plant heading to the plant break room. When the employee stepped on the top stair to descend to the break room, EE slipped causing EE to fall awkwardly down the stairs. Employee is experiencing shoulder pain post fall.

September 19, 2023 VT · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Audiometric testing preformed on 08/22/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/19 confirmed employee had hearing loss.

September 19, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Audiometric testing performed on 8/31/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/19 confirmed that the employee had hearing loss.

September 19, 2023 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Audiometric testing preformed on 08/22/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/19 confirmed employee had hearing loss.

September 19, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Audiometric testing performed on 8/31/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/19 confirmed that the employee had hearing loss.

September 18, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Audiometric testing performed on 8/23/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/18 confirmed that the employee had hearing loss.

September 18, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Audiometric testing performed on 8/23/2023 showed that the employee had hearing loss. Audiometric retesting on 9/18 confirmed that the employee had hearing loss.

September 8, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing grinding on MDU parts the employee noticed that they were having pain in right thumb and began to notice swelling.

June 21, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee requested to see doctor for shoulder pain and mentioned that it has been developing for years. Employee received restrictions on 7/20 after an MRI and we await further information.

May 26, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working at the densifier and was moving pallets onto the densifier deck when EE felt a sharp pain in the shoulder. Employee then helped re-rack a bag strap and the pain presented itself again.

March 23, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While spinning the shaft on the turbulizer during an inspection two of the employee's fingers got caught between a paddle and the side wall.

February 23, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was working on a light vehicle and was standing on the front bumper/cattle guard. When they went to dismount the vehicle, they slipped causing them the strike their ribs/upper torso against the cattle guard.

January 19, 2023 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 1/19/2023 A Robo 3 operator got a sample out of a 50 lb bag, then pushed the bag on the belt and made sure it was straight. Operator felt a shift between EE's shoulders/upper back in the process of adjusting the bag. Employee originally reported as an ache and pain. On 2/2/2023 the employee informed management that EE wants to see a chiropractor.

December 19, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While working on hopper and belt B485 the employee's elbow popped while pulling on a wrench. 12/21/2022 employee reported the incident to management as an ache and pain. 1/4/2023 employee went to see the doctor and was provided restrictions.

December 11, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While performing a die change on the pellet mill the operator was loosening the clamps on the die. While rotating the die to align the next clamp the operator's ring finger on the right hand became pinched between the roller and die.

September 21, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went in for annual audiometric testing and was found to have a standard threshold shift.

September 21, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went in for annual audiometric testing and was found to have a standard threshold shift

August 29, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 8/29/2022 The employee team lifted the shaft and carried it down the stairs and team lifted the new shaft back up the stairs. EE felt pain in EE's shoulder. On 9/8/2022 the employee informed safety that the pain had not subsided and wanted to see a doctor.

August 12, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was experiencing knee pain and swelling throughout the shift. Employee went in to see the doctor the same day and was prescribed restrictions and PT.

June 27, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was handed a tool bucket on 06/27 and felt a pain in EE's shoulder. The employee did not report the incident to management until 7/14 after EE felt a similar pain in EE's shoulder on 7/13. Employee did not receive medical attention until 7/29/2022 and was assigned a restriction.

May 20, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magris Talc USA Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was heading down the stairs in robo 2. The employee overstepped the last stair causing EE's foot to contact the ground with 14" step down. The employee felt a pop in EE's right knee

May 18, 2022 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Magris Talc USA Inc · Struck by flying object

A Shipping Center operator was packaging material in paper bags when a 50 lb. paper bag was hung up on the bag chair still connected to the fill spout. The bag began overfilling and the operator attempted to move the bag at which point the bag expanded beyond capacity and erupted. The operator was wearing safety glasses; however, material entered the operator's right eye.

May 18, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported pain in right knee. The employee was operating a forklift at the time. It was determined that years of operating the forklift the employee was subject to vibration and jarring causing degradation of the right knee

May 3, 2022 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was baring out a feed hopper. After task was completed employee reported soreness in the hand. Two days elapsed and employee reported swelling

February 1, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Magris Talc USA, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During an annual Audiometric testing an employee recorded a standard differential shift

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