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September 18, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FIRE
Southern Clay Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING BRACKETS. WHILE USING A BLOW TORCH, THE HOSE CAUGHT FIRE. HE TRIED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BY KINKING THE HOSE, BURNING HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 2, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS REFUELING & PRIMING A WATER PUMP WHEN HE WAS SPRAYED BY CHEMICALLY TREATED WATER

June 28, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HANDLING A BAG FULL OF CLAY THE BAG HAD A PIECE OF HARDENED GLUE STICKING OUT OF THE CORNER WHEN HE LIFTED THE BAG HE WAS STRUCK ON H IS RT LEG

April 4, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND OPERATING A HOIST CONTROL (PUSHING A BUTTON), WHEN HE SLIPPED, LOST HIS BALANCE, AND CAUGHT THE SUPPORT OF THE UNLOADING STATION TO PREVENT FALLING DOWN.

January 11, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Clay Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLAY HAD BRIDGED IN SHREDDER INJ WAS USING STEEL BAR TO POKE CLAY RE REMOVE BRIDGE. BAR GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN SHREDDER TOOTH & WET BAR CAUSING INJ FINGERS TO BE PINCHED BETWEEN BAR & SHREDDER HOP PER.

October 19, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS WALKING TO COMPUTER WHEN HE TRIPPED ON RUG RUNNER THAT IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF COMPUTER. FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN RUNNER. HE LOST CONTROL OF BALANCE FELL IN FOLDING CHAIR IN FRONT OF COMP UTER. HE STARTED TO TIP SIDEWYS TO GAIN BALANCE THUS TWISTING BACK.

August 23, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJ REMOVING PLUG FROM WATER PUMP WHICH HAD LOST ITS PRIME.HOT WATER ESCAPED BURNING EMPL ON EAR,HEAD & NECK.

August 15, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STACKING 50 LBS BAGS INJ BACK

August 10, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING ABOUT 60 EMPTY PAPER BAGS ON TOP OF HIS HEAD, THUS INJURING HIS NECK.

August 6, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SETTING UP A WATER PUMP IN ORDER TO BEGIN DRILLING OPERATION. HE WAS PRYING A HOSE OFF OF A QUICK RELEASE CLAMP. WHEN THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED, STICKING HIM ON THE WRIST.

May 21, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

HELPER WAS LEVELING HANDRAIL POST WHEN TACK WELD BROKE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE & FALL OVER OUTSIDE EDGE OF STRUCTURE.

May 18, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS HELPING TO TIGHTEN CUTTING EDGE RETAINING NUTS ON THE D90 DOZER WHEN HE PULLED ON A RATCHET HANDLE AT THE WRONG ANGLE PULLING THE SOCKET OFF THE NUT THUS FALLING BACKWARD BREAKING THE FALL WITH HIS HAND

May 4, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper MACHINERY
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PULLED ON MUD PIT TO AJUST IT THUS STRAINING HIS BACK.

September 28, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED CARRIED A 5 GALLON BUCKET FULL OF SOAPSTONE WEIGHING 65-70 LBS. TO THE SAMPLE CRUSHER. HE REPEATED THIS PROCEDURE 3 TIME.

September 11, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS CUTTING AND DUMPNG BAGS INTO THE ORGANO PLANTMIXER. THE REPEATING ACTION CAUSED THE INJURED TO STRAIN HIS BACK.

September 5, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED WAS THROWING EMPTY 50 LB. DRUMS WITH BOTH HANDS TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, AT ABOUT 15 FEET DISTANCE. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING THEM ON EMPTY PALLETS FOR SHIPMENT.

August 28, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PULLING A CORE BARREL OUT OF A ROTARY TABLE. WHEN HE LIFTED IT UP, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE MIDDLE LOWER BACK.

August 25, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE #1 WINKLEPRESS.A SECTION OF THE WALKWAY WAS LEFT OPEN FOR CLEANING THE PRESS PUMP SUCTION.INJURED PUT HIS RIGHT FOOT THROUGH THIS OPENING.

August 19, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Southern Clay Products Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PROCESSING CLAYTONE HT SLURRY AND PRODUCT.

June 9, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper ELECTRICAL
Southern Clay Products Inc · Flash burns (electric)

THEY HAD RECORDED THE INFORMATION ON THE CRUDE STORAGE MCC DISCONNECT AND WERE TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT HAD DIFFICULTY IN MAKING IT CLOSE. UPON OPENING THE DOOR, AGAIN WE FAILED TO HOLD A LOCKOUT, THAT WAS ON THE DISCONNECT MECHANISM THAT WAS LIVE, CAUSING AN ARC. HE RECEIVED BURNS ON HIS HAND.

June 9, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
Southern Clay Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

ROUTINE INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

May 23, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by falling object

THREE MEN WERE STEAM CLEANING THE BELL HOUSING FOR THE 988 ENGINE. WHEN THEY TURNED IT OVER MANUALLY, IT SLIPPED OUT OF ONE MAN'S HANDS AND FELL ON HIS FOOT.

March 4, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED REACHED INTO PUMP HOUSING TO DIP OUT WATER AND CUT FINGER ON SOMETHING SHARP.

February 21, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS ON AN INCLINE OF ABOUT 45 TO 50 DEGREES AND LOOSE ROCK. AS HE WAS WALKING DOWN, THE ROCK GAVE WAY, CAUSING HIM TO FALL IN A SITTING POSTION. AS HE WAS SLIPPING DOWN, HIS RIGHT KNEE TWISTED.

January 31, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HELPING TO REMOVE A SLIP FOR BREAKING DOWN CORE BARREL,WHEN THE SLIP FELL ON THE INJURED'S FOOT.

December 28, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE AT A RADIATOR SHOP EMPLOYEE LIFTED A CORNER OF A RADIATOR

November 22, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by flying object

INJIRED WAS DRIVING THE 966 LOADER, AND NOTED ONE TIRE WAS LOW, SO HE WAS GOING TO FILL IT. HE STARTED UNSCREWIN THE CAP, WHEN THE ALVE STEM CAME OUT, AND SPRAYED HIM WITHCALCIUM CHLORIDE AL L OVER HIS BODY, IN ADDITION TO SWALLOWING SOME.

November 1, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ WA> WALKING ON CONCRETE RAMP TO TROMMEL HOPER AND GOT ONTO SLAB UNDER HOPPER WHICH WAS WET AND SLIPPERY. HE SLIPPED A(D STRUCK HIS KNEE ON HOPER BRACE AND GROUND.

October 18, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS USING A HAMMER TO ALIGN CHANNEL IRON FRAMEWORK. A FRAGMENT OF STEEL FLEW OFF THE CHANNEL IRON AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND, EMBEDDING IN HIS FINGER.

September 16, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REMOVING A VALVE SEAT IN THE INLET TO THE M/G, THIS REQUIRED TIGHTENING A 1" DIAMETER BOLT. HE WAS USING A CRESCENT WRENCH WITH A 2" PIPE EXTENSION. AS HE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE THE WRENCH SLIPPED, CAUSING THE INJURY.

August 29, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS MOVING AN OIL DRUM FROM A TRUCK. HE SLIPPED ON OIL SPILL, HITTING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE EDGE OF THE TRUCK.

July 30, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ WS WAHSING FLOOR OF TROMMEDL INJ SLIPED ON THE WET CONCRETE

July 18, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS ROTATING A UNIVERSAL JOINT ON A MOWER IN THE PROCESS, HIS HAND SLIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT ARM ON THE METAL OBJECT.

May 19, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INURED WAS CHECKING LEVEL OF CLAY ON RR CAR WHEN DRYER SOCK DISCHARGED, MATERIAL CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM ACROSS RIGHT SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM DOWN ON TOP OF CAR. INJURED FALLING ON HIS RIGHT LE G.

March 24, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL. WAS REMOVING AN MG VALVE GUIDE WITH TEE HANDLE, USING TWISTING MOTION. HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT GROIN & RIGHT TESTICLE.

January 26, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LOO8ENNING A 9/16" NUT FROM A KORN CLAMP AT EYE LEVEL. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND STRUCK INJURED IN MOUTH, AND BROKE A CORNER OFF HIS FRONT TOOTH.

January 25, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIF7ING A BOX OF SOCKETS FROM FLOOR, THUS STRAINING HIS BACK.

January 23, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PUT7ING SEALS ON HATCHES OF RR CAR.AS HE CLIMBED OFF LADDER,HIS ANKLE TWISTED.

January 6, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS MOV3NG FURNITURE,THUS STRAINING HIS BACK.

November 22, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS UNDER 8RYER WALKEAY CLEANING OUT WASTE MATERIAL USING A LONG HANDLED RAKE. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP H E TWISTED HIS BACK

October 21, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS INV9STIGATING A PROBLEM WITHT HE 4 MILL FEEDER. WHILE INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM, THE WIND BLEW A SPECK OF DUST INTO THE INJURED EYE THE INJURED WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TI ME INJURED DID 3OT GO TO THE DRUNTIL 12ED WAS WE15ING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TI2 THE PROBLEM, THE87 INJURED HAD A REACTION TO PHENYLEPHRINE HCI WHILE AT THE DR OFFICE HAVING TO LIE DOWN FOR SE

September 30, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS PAINTIN1 A FENCE HE TRIED TO PASS ANOTHER COWORKER ON A NARROW LEGE AND FELL TO THE GROUND ABOUT 5 FT

September 18, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Southern Clay Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WAS TAK3NG DISCHARGE HOSE OFF OF PUMP PRESSURE BUILT UP CAUSED IT TO BLOW HOT WATER ON INJURED'S RT ARM BELOW ELBOW LEAVING A BURN & BLISTERS.

August 29, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS OPE9ATING A SCRAPER,HIT A BUMP,THUS INJURING HIS BACK.

August 22, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Southern Clay Products Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CHECKING LEVEL OF CLAY ON RR CAR WHEN DRYER SOCK DISCHARGES, MATERIAL CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM ACROSS RIGHT SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM DOWN ON TOP OFCAR. INJURED FALLING ON HIS RIGHT LEG.

July 20, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Clay Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ DRIVING PIN3WITH HAMMER AND DRIFT.PIECE OF BRASS BROKE OFF DRIFT CUTTING INJ LEFT WRIST.

May 28, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS DIS7ONNECTING A HOSE AND CHEMICAL SPLASHED ON HIS SHIRT.INJURED DID NOT WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER AND REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AS CALLED FOR BY PROCEDURE.PROLONGED CONTACT RESULTED IN BL3STERING ON THE SHOULDER AND CHEST (RIGHT) VERY SIMILAR TO A 2ND DEGREE BURN.

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