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September 23, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE SEALING A BREAKER IN THE BUILDING, A PIECE OF SCALE FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND.

September 16, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL REMOVING BOARD FROM UNIT.TRIPPED AND FELL.TRYING TO GRAB SOMETHING TO BREAK HIS FALL,FELT PULL IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

September 10, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DOWN HIS WORK AREA USING A 1 1/2" HOSE.HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 24, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING A TUNGSTON ROD HE FELT AN EYE IRRITATION HE WENT TO FIRST AID & IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FOREIGN BODY

August 17, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF FILTER CLOTH. HE THREW THIS CLOTH INTO A DEMPSTER BUCKET. HE IMMEDIATELY FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND CHEST.

August 16, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE CARRYING LIQUOR SAMPLES IN A BASKET, BASKET HIT THE SINK AND LIQUOR SPLASHED ON HIM.

August 11, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING IN SETTLER. THE SCALE WAS HARD AND THE AREA DUSTY WHEN SCALE WAS CRUMBLING. DUE TO EMPLOYEE PRESPIRATION AND DUST CAUSED EYE BURN.

July 28, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS BURNING A PIECE OF TIN WITH A TORCH. WHEN HE HIT THE AIR ON THE TORCH, A PIECE OF METAL FLEW INTO HIS EYE.

July 17, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING A VALVE ON TANK NO 77.VALVE HANDLE BROKE AND EMPLOYEE FELL ABOUT 6 FEET.

July 10, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING DRAIN VALVE ON TANK NO 39.CHAIN OPERATED VALVE WAS HARD TO OPEN.WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE VLAVE,HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.

July 7, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING PIPE DURING HIS SHIFT. HE DOES NOT REALLY REMEMBER HURTING HIMSELF. THE NEXT DAY FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 30, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HIS PPE WHILE GRINDING ON INSIDE OF A PIPE. FELT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. REPORTED TO MEDICAL.

June 21, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF CHANNEL IRON.HE BRUSHED HIS RIGHT FOREARM AGAINST A PIECE OF HOT METAL.

June 21, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS PULLING BLINDS & WAS IN AWKWARD POSITION. HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK. SHARP PAIN STOPPED BUT CONTINUED TO FELL DULL PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

June 21, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING ON METAL THAT HAD BEEN WELDED.HE DID NOT RECALL HAVING A PROBLEM AT WORK.A T APPROXIMATELY 0230,THE INJURED WAS AWAKENED WITH HIS EYE HURTING.HE WENT TO RIVER PARISH HOSP ITAL FOR REMOVAL OF A FOREIGN BODY.

June 20, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A VALVE ON TANK NO 68.THE FILL VLAVE LEAKED CAUSTIC ONTO EMPLOYEES BACK.

June 19, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE DUMPING TRASH INTO ADEMPSTER BUCKET,THE WIND BLEW SOME TRASH ON THE GROUND NEXT TO A SCRUB.EMPLOYEE BENT DOWN RO PICKUP THE TRASH ABD SCRATCHED HIS EYE ON A BRANCH OF A SHRUB.

June 17, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL STATES THAT HE WAS USING BEATER BAR TO OPEN VALVE. WHEN HE WENT TO OPEN VALVE FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BEATER BAR & VALVE.

June 15, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING SCRAP FROM A PICKUP INTO A DEMPSTER DUMPSTER. HE THREW A 2" VALVE AND FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT ARM.

June 14, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL WAS OPERATING NEW HEATERS HEATER OVERFLOWED. HOT CONDENSATE & LIQUOR SPLASHED ON LEFT ANKLE.

June 14, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS LEAVING THE TRAINING BUILDING TO RETURN TO HER AREA.IT WAS RAINING AND SHE RAN TO THE SCOOTER TO AVOID GETTING WET.SHE SLIPPED AND HER LEG WENT UNDER SCOOTER.LACERATION REQUIRE D SIX SUTURES.

June 10, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WENT BEHIND THE CONTROL PANEL THERE WAS A 3X5 COVER OF AN INSTRUMENT PANEL STICKING OUT ABOUT 5 INCHES. WHEN EMPLOYEE TURNED AROUND, HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW ON THE CORNER OF THIS METAL PLATE.

June 1, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS FIGHTING A FIRE ON NO 4 GAS TURBINE HE WALKED AROUND THE UNIT AND HIS LEG HIT A STEAM LINE HE JUMPED AWAY FROM THE STEAM LINE AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS R KNEE

May 25, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL HAD JUST FINISHED CLEANING UP AREA. HE BLINKED LEFT EYE & FELT SOMETHING IN IT. EMPL STATES HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

May 23, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHAVELING SCALE INTO A DUMPSTER. WHEN HE WENT TO STRAIGHTEN UP, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 21, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING A BOLT USING A HAMMER WRENCH.LEFT ARM ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED A HOT STEAM PIPE.

May 19, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A SPOOL PIECE FROM THE BOTTOM OF A SETTLER.MUD WAS TRAPPED IN LINE AND SPLASHED IN HIS FACE.

May 18, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck against stationary object

PASSING UNDER A PIPE HE RAISED UP AND BUMPED THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON A VALVE STEM. REVIEW ACCIDENT WITH ALL FELLOW EMPLOYEES. PASS AROUND EXTENDED VALVE STEM INSTEAD OF UNDER.

May 15, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS DROPPING BOTTOM ON PRECIPTATION TANK NO 45.LIQUOR WAS SPRAYING ON HOM AND HE JUMPED OFF OF STAND TO THE GROUND AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 11, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL WAS CUTTING IN A BOILER WITH A TORCH A PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELL DOWN R SLEEVE BURNING HIS ELBOW

May 10, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL WAS DROPPING THE BOTTOM ON A CAUSTIC CLEANED TANK CAUSTIC SPLASHED ON BOTH FOREARMS

May 7, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS WORKING NO 6 FLASH TANK FOREIGN BODY IN HIS L EYE

April 27, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING NO. 9 CLOTH ON NO. 11 PRESS, KNIFE SLIPPED OUT OF CLOTH AND PUNCTURED TOP OF RIGHT KNEE.

April 27, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BEATING ON A PIN TO REMOVE LATERN RING FROM AN UNDERFLOW PUMP. PIN SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE HIT HIS THUMB WITH THE MAUL.

April 24, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING AIR LINE FROM SHORT ENTRY AIR LINE CONNECTION. SHE DID NOT OPEN THE VALVE TO BLEED LINE. WHEN SHE DISCONNECTED THE HOSE, HOT CAUSTIC SPLASHED IN HER FACE.

April 20, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALONG WITH HIS WORKING PARTNER WERE LOWERING A BEAM FOR A TROLLEY. THE BEAM WAS BEING LOWERED TO THE FLOOR WITH A CHAIN FALL. THE BEAM BECAME UNHOOKED FROM THE CHAIN FALL AND FELL TO THE GROUND, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE WAY DOWN.

April 20, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A WATER HOSE TO WASH DOWN.EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING AT GROUND IN FRONT WHILE WALKING AND DID NOT SEE PIPE HANGING.

April 13, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 24" PIPE WRENCH WITH A CHEATER ABOUT 5 FT. LONG TO TIGHTEN A PACKING ON A BOOSTER PUMP. PUMP PACKING GLAND WAS CORRODED.

April 9, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Fall from ladders

AFTER CLEANING THE SCREEN BOX, EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING THE LADDER. HE MISSED A RUNG ON THE LADDER AND FELL ABOUT 6 FEET TO THE FLOOR.

March 22, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPENING THE DRAW FROM NO 12 PRECIP TANK,AFTER COMPLETING THE JOB HE FELT A STING IN HIS LOWER BACK.REASON FOR DELAY IN REPORTING TO MSHA EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED AN ACUTE ATTACK OF APPENDICITIS AND HAS JUST RECENTLY RETURNED TO WORK.

March 22, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL REMOVING TORQUE ELIMINATOR WRENCH WITH SOCKET FROM WORK PLATFORM.WHEN OTHER EMPL MOVED ELIMINATOR,SOCKET CAME OFF FELL 6' HITTING EMPL ON TOE.

March 15, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING GRASS USING A GRAVELY MOWER.EMPLOYEE PASSED TOO CLOSE TO A STOP SIGN.HIS LEFT AHND WAS JAMMED BETWEEN HANDLE OF GRAVELY AND SIGN POST.

March 4, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SWINGING A MAUL TO OPEN A VALVE. ONCE THE VALVE STARTED WORKING FREELY HE THEN TURNED IT WITH HIS HAND. SOME TIME LATER, HIS BACK STARTED HURTING.

March 4, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO OPEN A VALVE. HE HIT IT WITH A MAUL, HOT CAUSTIC AND MUD BLEW OUT OF PACKING AND ;HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

March 1, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING TAIL PULLEY ON FEED-AWAY BELT. WELDING WHIP SLIPPED OFF OF HIS LAP AND STRUCK AN ARC WHILE FALLING.

March 1, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BUILDING AN INSTRUMENT BOX, EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING UP A SCREW UNDER THE BASE PLATE. WRENCH SLIPPED LACERATING LEFT THUMB.

February 28, 1989 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL HARD SURFACING PLUG IN WELDING SHOP.HOT METAL ROLLED OFF PLUG DOWN PANTSLEG AND INTO LEFT BOOT.

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