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December 3, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TAIL PULLEY RESTING FOOT ON THE TOE PLATE, UNDER THE TAIL PULLEY SUPPORT FRAME. BELT TRAVELING UPWARDS CAUGHT THE TOE OF THE BOOT AND PULLED HIS FOOT INTO THE STRUCTURAL IRON.

October 21, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TEARING OUT REFRACTORY IN THE PREHEAT TOWER WHEN A LARGE PIECE HIT HIM ON HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING A CONTUSION.

October 13, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A SEAL AIR PIPE AND GUIDING PIPE WHEN THE PIPE CAUGHT SIDE OF HIS HAND CUTTING THE PALM.

September 2, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing Hydraulic cylinder of cross-over bridge at scale #4. Cylinder outer sleeve slipped from retaining U-bolts, pinching left forearm between forklift and sleeve as he was securing the bottom plate, causing a compound fracture of the left forearm.

April 20, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STOOD UP AND TURNED FROM KNEELING POSITION ON SLOPED FLOOR OF CONVEYOR GALLERY AND EXPERIENCED A POP AND PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

April 16, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE ALLEGED THAT ON 04/16/2010 HE SLIPPED ON STAIRS WITH IDLER ON A DOLLY AND INJURIED THE SAME ANKLE THAT WAS INDICATED ON THE REPORT OF 12/12/2008 E-DOCUMENT # 730864. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 05/11/2010. POSSIBLE CONTINUATION OF ORIGINAL FRACTURE OF CALCANEUS FROM 12/12/2008.

March 22, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING CHALK BIN WHEN A CHUNK OF CHALK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.

December 16, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING HAND ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF A DOOR DRILLING SIGN. DRILL BIT WENT THRU SIGN AND INTO LEFT HAND. WOUND REQUIRED 2 STITCHES.

December 14, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was bending over to pick up a 6" C-Channel & felt a sharp pain in his back.

November 21, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by falling object

Employee was hit by a 3' piece of angle iron that fell from above. Angle iron hit employee's right hand 4th finger on the nail.

November 13, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN RESTROOM AND SLIGHTLY TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 23, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE laid down in his vehicle during a break and didn't wake up. He suffered a non work related heart attack.

December 12, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall from ladders

Employee was entering finish mill #1 by descending a portable ladder. The ladder came away from the wall and employee fell back, twisting his right ankle when landing on the floor of the mill. Work activity was mill liner changing.

December 8, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Flash burns (welding)

Employee received flash burns to the eyes, neck, and face while working in finish mill #1 removing liners. Liners are cut into 250 lbs pieces for removal.

September 1, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE CLEANING, INLET EMPLOYEE WENT TO PULL AIR LANCE OUT AND FELT A SHARP PAIN ON SHOULDER BLADE AREA.

July 29, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING SPRINGS DOWN DOME 2 STEPS TO REBUILD FEEDER. STRAIN IN LOWER BACK. (DCN: 220093440024-turned to a lost time reportable case of 12/9/09)

May 16, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning chute to sand bin, employee positioned himself wrong and felt his back pop.

April 21, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a bucket of material when he complained of a pain in the neck area. This condition is being treated by his personal doctor and has been recommended for surgery. The condition is a result of a pinched nerve in the neck area. The condition is not a result of an accident. Report is for record only.

April 8, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOR RECORD ONLY. Employee of Uvalde Concrete Company picked up a load of cement in transport truck. While on our property he said that he was having trouble breathing and did not feel good. EMS was called and the driver was taken to a hospital and admitted for heart surgery. There was no accident and the above was NOT our employee.

March 18, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cement dust from N13 dust collector bag change out got in employee's eye.

March 4, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning preheater floor 2B, closing north door, door got stuck and while helping door it broke loose smashing finger with door latch.

October 19, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges that he received a carpal tunnel injury while shoveling spilled over cement material from the gallery onto the conveyor at the finish mill to cement silo conveyor on August 20, 2007. Worker's comp. has denied the claim. THIS REPORT IS FOR MEMO ONLY.

September 19, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a conveyor splice joiner pin with vice grips and a hammer. The hammer glanced off the vice grips and struck the top half of his left index finger causing a contusion of the left hand.

August 23, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped with his right foot while standing on a pile of firm cement, rolling his ankle causing a sprain.

June 21, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck against stationary object

While employee was trying to turn a twisted bag of cement on the palletizer, unit cycled and pushed him to the rear wall of the layer pusher area of the unit. Employee sustained contusion to lower back, lumbago, lower extremity abrasion w/o infection, and contusion of lower leg.

March 20, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was placing 3 to 31/2 inch steel grinding balls on conveyor belt when two balls rolled together mashing left index finger between them.

February 27, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking from 2nd to 3rd floor of pre-heat tower, to next flight of stairs and hit finger on hand rail.

February 15, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down a ladder and His foot slipped on the last step. He did not fall, he just sprained his ankle.

December 9, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Contact with hot objects or substances

Completing port hole inspection on the pre heat tower. Restriction was found right below port on south 3C. Cleared blockage and went to 4th south level to check port. Opened port & within 15 seconds, material shot out causing burns. Material blew under face shield & hard hat.

November 22, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee alleged that after he had punched out for the shift and walking to his car, he fell down injuring his thigh. There was no eyewitness to the accident. The accident was not reported until 12/01/2006.

September 20, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning tracks on D-10 dozer with a bar. The bar slipped and hit the dozer frame and then hit the mechanics right hand resulting in a closed fracture of the navicular bone of wrist.

August 31, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting grass with the weed eater in high weeded area, an insect crawled up employee's leg and bit him. Insect bite of nonvenomous type.

August 15, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking downstairs and stepped on a clinker ball with foot rolling to one side, resulting in a twisted ankle. Continuation of E-Document 380138. EE grabbed the hand rail to catch himself and pulled the tendions in his right arm. The condition worsened with time and required additional medical follow-up and resistricted duty.

August 10, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a feed chute at the #1 finish mill throat. Unit was being hoisted up by an air tugger. The cable had an overlay wrap off track when chute was being lowered, the wrap of cable let loose and weight of the feed chute shifted to employee, causing a lumbar strain.

July 19, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall down stairs

Employee was found at bottom of stairs on ground level in office stairs; cause of alleged accident is unknown. EMS was called and employee was given a clean bill of health and released. Employee's statement: fall resulted from a shove. EMS never treated EE. The local fire dept. rendered first aid; the assesment was elevated blood pressure and heat stress.

July 4, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IS GOING INTO SURGERY ON 02/15/2010 TO CORRECT A SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT THAT OCCURRED 0N 07/04/2006. LOST TIME STARTED ON 02/16/2010.

June 13, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by falling object

Partial quote from IE statement, "Cleaning debris from kiln feeder riser. I was being supervised by A.R.S.I., he instructed me to manually clean debris . . . As I was removing a brick fell smashing my right index finger."

June 10, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

E/E was removing bolts from under a cement cooler, as employee pulled on a 3/4 ratchet he felt a pull in his (R) Shoulder

April 27, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee states "while riding on a riding lawn mower a spider bit my right upper leg."

January 19, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck against stationary object

Standing outside of a truck bed reaching inside to pull out a tool. Struck elbow on the truck bed while extracting the tool.

December 31, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standing erect reaching approx. 1.5 feet in front to loosen an oil filter when sensed a pain in lower back.

December 12, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was clearing a pile up of bags. The bags shifted and he slipped striking his knee.

July 1, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tightening a bolt when the wrench slipped off striking the face.

April 29, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE shoveling spilled material ground to shoulder level and strained shoulder.

February 23, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Carrying a box descending a stairway. Misjudged last step, fell, impact to left knee.

November 11, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Staging pallets utilizing an electric lift truck. While reversing the lift truck it over- traveled and pinched the employee's hand between a guardrail and the handle of the lift truck.

October 26, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was inspecting post maintenance repair of the raw meal feed sampler. During the operational test the sampler mixer unexpectedly activited.

August 16, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE had filled a pill press with sample material. He installed the top cap but noticed it was cocked to the side. When he reached to correct it his lab coat inadvertantly caught the power handle causing the machine to activate. This spewed the sample material into his eye.

July 19, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was dispatched to unplug a feed chute. After clearing the obstruction, he turned to manually run the machinery and he felt a pop in his left knee.

July 14, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Accident type, without injuries

Utility personnel dispatched to inspect high-temp alarm on L-23 belt conveyor. When they arrived, the conveyor belt was on fire dropping burning rubber to he ground starting a grass fire.

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