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March 6, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WASH8ING RESIDUE OUT OF FILTER BOWL WITH WATER HOSE, POSSIBLY CHEMICAL SPLASHED ON FACE AND EYES.
February 20, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
MOVING DRUMS AND ONE FELL ON RIGHT HAND. DIAGNOSIS: CONTUSION RIGHT 3RD FINGER. BUDDY TAPE APPLIED ON FINGER AND MEDICATION PRESCRIBED.
January 3, 1997GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techOCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
CAME IN CONTACT WITH CHEMICAL, PROXEL; RASH DEVELOPED ON BOTH HANDS. DIAGNOSIS: CONTACT DERMITITIS OF HANDS FROM CHEMICAL. PRESCRIPTION: MEDROL DOESPAK AND HYDROCORTISONE CREAM.
November 20, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BEATING ON FEED TUBE WITH HAMMER AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN HAMMER HANDLE AND BIN ACTIVATOR. FRACTURE OF RIGHT RING FINGER. PAIN MEDICATION AND ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIBED.
August 28, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
REMOVING 9C PUMP BEARING ASSY, FOOT SLIPPED AND CUT HAND ON PUMP IMPELELR. DIAGNOSIS: LACERATION OF LEFT HAND (SUTURED, TETANUS SHOT, PRECRITIPTION).
August 21, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INSTALLING BELTS ON #2 COWLES MIXER. FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEENT HE BELT AND SHEAVE. FRACTURED RIGHT DISTAL PHALANX INDEX FINGER.
May 22, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING BIOCIDE PLATFORM WITH WATERHOSE, UNAWARE THAT MIST OF CHEMICALS WAS FALLINGON HIM. ACUTE CONTACT DERMATITIS TO UPPER EXTREMITIES (BOTH HANDS AND WRISTS).
May 20, 1996GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
OPENED VALVE ON BOTTOM OF TANK CAR & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. WASHED NEXT CAR AND FELT PAIN AGAIN ON THE LAST STEP OF LADDER AS DESCENDING.
August 26, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
SPLITTING OUTPUT SHAFT FROM BLADE SHAFT WITH HAMMER & WEDGE HIT HAND WITH HAMMER
March 29, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalassayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer managementHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WITHDRAWING SAMPLES FORM SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DRUMS TO VERIFY CONTENTS, ACIDENT LEAKED DOWN THE GLOVE AND BURNED ARM.
March 21, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THE CREW WAS PUMPING HYDROCHLORITE INTO A TANK FOR PURIFICATION OF THE DRINKING WATER. 4-55 GALLON DRUMS WERE PUMPED WITH NO PROBLEM. WHEN BEGINNING TO PUMP THE 5TH DRUM EMPLOYEE BECAME OVERWH ELMED BY FUMES FROM THIS DRUM.
March 6, 1995GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLEANIGN SPARGER VALVES IN TANK CAR; TWISTED LEFT FOOT.
December 30, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
STANDING ON BOTOTM HANDRAIL REACHING TO CLOSE FEED VALVE AT #1 GRINDER & PULLED SHOULDER.
November 29, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLEANING SPARGER PIPES INSIDE RAILROAD CAR SLIPPED & FELL ON HAND
November 16, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLEANING OLD GASKET FROM COVER PLATE FOR BLOWER USING A KNIFE. KNIFE SLIPPED UNDER GASKET CUTTING LEFT THUMB. DIAGNOSIS LACERATION OF LEFT THUMB. SUTURED, TETANUS SHOT AND MEDICATION.
September 6, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP HILL CARRYING SAMPLES OF CLAY SLIPPED & CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HAND & THIGH
August 24, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techELECTRICAL
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
CHECKING FORWARD & REVERSE SWITCHES ON GOLF CART AT WAREHOUSE, PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND BATTERY APPEARED TO EXPLODE INTERNALLY BLOWIN ACID IN BOTH EYES.
August 15, 1994GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
FOREIGN OBJECT POPPED INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYE WHILE HE WAS CUTTING AND GRINDING METAL.
December 2, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING AMA-415 HOSE FROM WT1 TO WT3 TO ADD BIOCIDE TO TANK. SOME RESIDUAL 415 IN LINE SPILLED ON SHOE LEAKING THROUGH & BURNING SKIN.
November 30, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Nord Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE OZONE COLUMN REPLACING STEADY BEARING HETING SLEEVE BEARING WITH HEATING TIP TO REMOVE FROM SHAFT SPRAYED COLD WATER ON SLEEVE CAUSING STEAM VAPOR
November 18, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WELDING WEAR STRIP INSIDE STAMLER FEEDER RAISED WELDING HOOD & THE PRY BAR LOOSENED A LUMP OF DIRT &/OR KAOLIN FALLING BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES
March 25, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING FROM TOP OF SLURRY TANK CAR; MISSED TOP STEP OF LADDER AND FELL.
February 15, 1993GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BOOM TRUCK REMOVING MATERIAL FROM TOP OF TANK & LOADING ON TRUCK GLOVE HUNG ON PIECE OF METAL & MASHED FINGER
December 30, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CLIMBING ON #2 PRODUCT SCREW, ABOUT 3-4 FEET ABOVE GROUND, FELL AND FRACTURED ARM.
September 26, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE INUJURED HIS BACK WHILE UNLOADING PIPE ON GROUND AT PIPE RACK AREA.
September 9, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE PINCHED & CUT THUMB ON PIPE AND WRENCH WHILE PULLING PIPE FROM THE GROUND WITH DRILL RIG.
September 8, 1992GA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSTRIKING OR BUMPING
AFTER STEPPING ONTO CATWALK, EMPLOYEE RAN INTO VICTAULIC PIPE CROSSING OVERHEAD. THIS PUSHED HIS HEAD DOWNWARD AND BACKWARD CAUSING PAIN BETWEEN THE SHOULDER AND SPINE.
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