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THE EMPLOYEE WAS ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES CUTTING A PATCH FOR A HEAVY GUAGE PLASTIC LINER (60 MI). THE UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED FROM THE MATERIAL AND CUT HIS LOWER RIGHT THIGH. THE LACERATION REQUI RED STITCHES. THIS CUTTING PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PERFORMED MANY TIMES WITHOUT AN INCIDENT.
February 10, 1995NC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
A 12 INCH DRISCO PIPE GOT HUNG ON AN ELBOW. WHEN IT CAME LOOSE IT FLEW PAST EMPLOYEE AND HIT HIM AS IT RECOILED. THE MINE OPERATOR BECAME AWARE ON 3-1-95 THAT THE INJURY CAUSED RESTRICTED WORK ACTIVITY ON 2-14-95.
February 7, 1995NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
REMOVING A HOSE FROM A TRAILER--THE JACK BROKE AND TRAILER FELL ON FOOT.
January 8, 1995NC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
Texasgulf Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EE HAD BEEN WASHING GREASE FROM LARGE METAL SWING CASE COVER AND WAS WASHING HIS BOOTS BEFORE GOING TO BREAK. HE APPARENTLY PLACED THE END OF THE WAND TO CLOSE TO HIS RUBBER BOOTS AND THE COMB INATION OF PRESSURE AND HEAT TORE THRU THE BOOT ALLOWING HOT WATER AND STEAM TO BURN HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
October 11, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texasgulf Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PICKING UP TRUNION PIN TO PUT IN THE 2550, MASHED FINGER.
Texasgulf Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF TRANSFERRING MATERIAL FROM THE STORAGE DOME, INJURED APPARENTLY ENTERED THE DOME ALONE. HIS BODY WAS LATER DISCOVERED IN THE DOME. HE HAD APPARENTLY BEEN BURIED BY TH E MATERIAL STORED IN THE DOME.
September 16, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING SPUD WRENCH ON THE HEAD OF A BOLT THAT WAS HOLDING TWO PIPE FLANGES TOGETHER AS COWORKER WAS TIGHTENING OUT ON THE BOLT WITH AIR POWERED IMPACT WRENCH THE SPUD WRENCH SLIP PED OF THE BOLT AS IT WAS BEING TURNED BY IMPACT WRENCH CAUSING SPUD WRENCH TO FLIP BACK HITTING EMPLOYEE
August 31, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Texasgulf Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 2 1/2" IMPACT WRENCH TO REMOVE BOLTS FROM HOIST CABLE ON DRAGLINE. SOCKET WAS ATTACHED TO IMPACT WRENCH WITH A PIECE OF THREADED ROD AND A NUT ON EACH END. SOCKET SLIPP ED OFF OF BOLT AND THE END OF THE THREADED ROD CUT EMPLOYEES ARM. LACERATION REQUIRED FOUR STITCHES. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO THE SAME JOB WITHOUT ANY LOST TIME.
August 4, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HIT TRACK PAD WITH A HAMMER & A PIECE OF MET AL CAME OFF & HIT RT LEG
July 28, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CLEANING WHEEL ON MILL - MILL WAS JACK UP SO THAT WHEEL COULD BE TURNED TO CLEAN. JACK SLIPED CRUSHING RIGHT INDEX FINGER. HE WAS TOLD NOT TO PUT HIS HAND OR FINGERS UNDER IT.
July 4, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerPOWERED HAULAGE
Texasgulf Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LEFT HAND WAS IN DOOR JAM WENT ACROSS A RUT & DOOR SHUT ON FINGERS
July 3, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texasgulf Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
WORKING TO UNPLUG HOT CYCLONE. HOT ROCK CAM EOUT MANWAY.
June 20, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metalelectrician, linemanFIRE
Texasgulf Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
CHECKING GENERATORS IN E HOUSE METER SLIPPED & THERE WAS A FLASH OF FIRE
June 16, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING SPUD WRENCH.
April 13, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texasgulf Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS DISCONNECTING COMBINATION HOSE FROM SULFURIC ACID TANK EAR WHEN AIR PRESSURE FORCED AND TO EXCAPE IN MUST FORM WHICH WENT UPUNDER HIS ACID SAFETY LOAD AND BURNED HIS FALL AROUND H IS EYES NOSE, FOREHEAD, AND EYE LIDS.
March 31, 1994NE · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
FEED PLANT CLEANS PLANT EQUIP IN MILL. LOAD TRUCK.
January 5, 1994NC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EE WAS SHOVELING HOT ROCK OUT OF CALCINER. HE WAS APPARENTLY STANDING ON HOT FRAGMEWNTS AND WHEN HE REALIZED HIS BOOTS WERE HOT HE WENT OUTSIDE AND FLUSHED THEM WITH WATER. HE DID NOT REPROT H IS FEET BEING BURNED UNTIL 1-13-94. WHEN ASKED WHY HE DID NOT REDPORT INJURY ON 1-5-94, HE SAID HE DID NOT KNOW HIS FEET WERE BURNED AT THAT TIME.
December 26, 1993NC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texasgulf Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
STANDING IN A VESSEL THAT HAD BEEN PAINTED 20-30 MINUTES PRIOR. SECOND EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO GRIND AND SPARK CAUSED PAINT VAPORS TO IGNITE.
November 17, 1993NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
DISCONNECTING ROLLER USIGN PRYBAR. PRYED ROLLER UP AND WHEN ROLELR RELEASED THE PRY BAR CAME DOWN AND CRUSHED FINGE RBETWEEN METAL BEMA. JERKED HAND OUT.
EE STEPPED OFF OF THE TRACKMOBILE ONTO A RISE IN THE BLACKTOP AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
August 23, 1993NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
MOVING RAILS USING RAIL CLAMP AND BACKHOE. WHEN LIFTED RAIL UP WITH BACKHOE, RAIL WAS CAUGHT AT ONE END AND IT SNAPPED BACK AND STRUCK WORKER WHO WAS STANDING APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET AWAY.
April 3, 1993NC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSTRIKING OR BUMPING
KNOCKING A BUCKET WHEEL TRACK PIN OUT WITH A 2" X 5" BAR. PIN CAME OUT AND HIT FINGER. AREA HEALED BUT BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS 4/5/93. REFERRED TO DR. FOR REMOVAL OF CYST.
BAGGING PRODUCT FAN BLEW MATERIAL OFF TABLE IN EYE
March 22, 1992NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texasgulf Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
CHANGING OUT PULLEY ON BUCKETWHEEL CLIMBED SCAFFOLDING MUD ON BOOTS SLIPPED & FELL APPROX 8FT 2-3 MINUTES LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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