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July 28, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall down stairs

AT BOTTOM OF STEPS FROM MILL BUILDING, FEET WENT OUT FROM UNDER EE HE LANDED ON HIS TAILBONE.

July 21, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall down stairs

EE WAS DESCENDING STEPS FROM MILL BLDG ROOF, SLIPPED ON STEP STRIKING TAILBONE.

July 4, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · No Value Found

EE WAS PERFORMING AN AIR TEST. AS HE WAS POURING SAND IN THE MIXER HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIS INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE MIXER.

June 28, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A 25' SECTION OF 6" ALUMINUM PIPE EE FELT A PULL AND A POP IN HIS UPPER BODY. THE CONDITION HAS CONTINUED AND ON MARCH 25, 2004 EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY.

May 12, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PRESSURE WASHING THE ROCK BREAKER. AFTER CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE ROCK BREAKER TO REFILL THE PRESSURE WASHER WITH WATER, INJURED FELT A SUDDEN SPASM/PAIN IN HIS LEFT ABDOMINAL AREA. INJURED EXPERIENCED PAIN, BUT CONTINUED TO WORK. THE PAIN INTENSIFIED AS HE GOT HOME THAT EVENING.

April 23, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · No Value Found

INJURED WAS SITTING ON A WOOD BENCH IN THE LOCKER ROOM DRESSING HIMSELF FOR WORK, HE GOT A SPLINTER IN HIS RIGHT RING FINGER FROM THE WOODEN BENCH. A DR. REMOVED THE EMBEDDED SPLINTER AND PUT STITCHES IN HIS FINGER.

April 14, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED TWISTED LEFT KNEE WHILE CLIMBING STEPS/ LADDER TO CHECK A MOTION SENSOR ON THE EAST CLINKER ELEVATOR. INJURED HAS BEEN PUT ON WORK RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL SWOLLEN KNEE HEALS AND THE DOCT OR EVALUATES THE CONDITION OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS.

April 1, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Capitol Cement Corp · No Value Found

IE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE LOOSE A LINER IN BALL MILL. THE LINER CAME LOOSE, BOUNCED OFF SIDE WALL OF MILL STRIKING EE IN LEFT LOWER LEG, CAUSING A COMPOUND FRACTURE OF LEFT FIBULA.

March 28, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN A ROADWAY WHEN HE STEPPED ON SOME CLINKER BALLS IN THE ROADWAY. HE FELL HITTING HIS BACK ON THE GROUND.

February 7, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN SNOW COVERED HILL WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM. INJURED WAS DIAGNOSED HAVING A CONTUSED KNEE WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY. INJURED HAD KNEE SURGERY ON 5/22/03.

January 9, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DATE OF ACCIDENT ABOVE IS THE DATE THE EE STOPPED WORK FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY. REPORT NOT FILLED OUT THEN BECAUSE WE DID NOT KNOW IT WAS CLAIMED AS WORK RELATED.

January 5, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE TRYING TO LOOSENWET COAL BUILDUP IN 9 KILN COAL BIN HOPPER NY SWINGING A HAMMER AND USING A 6 FT LONG BAR. INJURED WAS STRIKING THE OUTSIDE OF THE BIN HOPPER.

December 20, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING DOWN SAFETY CABLE BARRICADES SO THAT HE COULD USE A SKIDSTEER LOADER TO REMOVE STONE SPILLAGE ACCUMULATION UNDER SECONDARY CRUSHING PLANT. WHILE PULLING SAFETY CABLE BARRICA DES, INJURED SLIPPED IN MUD AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE HAD SURGERY ON HIS KNEE ON 3/10/03.

December 16, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS EXITING A SKID STEER LOADER AT THE MOBILE EQUIPMENT GARAGE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL DOWN. EE'S FOOT SLIPPED DUE TO MUD ACCUMULATION ON THE BO TTOM OF HIS BOOT.

September 9, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED DROVE BACK TO PLANT TO PICK UP TWO BOXES OF PALLET COVERS. HE PARKED THE TRUCK IN THE WAREHOUSE AREA. AS FORKLIFT PLACED BOXES ON FLATBED, INJURED WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN FORKLIFT BACKGUARD & TRUCK BED.

August 27, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OFF WORK DUE TO SURGERY OR CARPAL TUNNEL CONDITION.

July 30, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED TRIED TO SHUT A LEVER VALVE UNDER A CEMENT SILO. A LUMP MAY HAVE BEEN IN THE VALVE MAKING IT HARD TO CLOSE. HE PULLED ON THE LEVER & STRAINED HIS BACK.

July 8, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REPAIRING A WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MOUNTING WHEN HIS HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WIPER ARM AND THE COWLING ON A VACUUM TRUCK.

May 17, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ALIGNING A TRUNION AND PUSHING TOWARDS MILL END. THE TRUNION SLIPPED IN THE RIGGING AND CAUGHT THE EE S RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE TRUNION AND THE FEED TUBE. RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER, MIDDLE KNU CKLE CUT. POSSIBLE FRACTURE OR DISLOCATION.

May 17, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck against a moving object

CLEANING UP WITH SMALL SKID STEER LOADER. BUCKET HIT HARD MATERIAL, JARRING THE OPERATOR. WENT TO DOCTOR ON 5/22/02 & PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

April 10, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING FILE CABINETS, WHEN REMOVING FILING DRAWER FROM CABINET, DRAWER SLIPPED FROM GRIP AND STRUCK LOWER LEG BELOW KNEE. LACERATION TO RIGHT SHIN.

March 21, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPORTED SHARP PAIN IN LEFT ELBOW WHEN CLOSING DOOR ON DRILL CAB. HAD TO HAVE SURGERY ON 6-10-02.

March 8, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PRYING THE LINER WITH A PRY BAR WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND EE FELL OVER HIS LT. ANKLE, CAUSING A BREAK TO HIS LT. LEG (FIBULA). NO EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

January 16, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall down stairs

INJURED WAS COMING DOWN FROM CEMENT PACKING MACHINE PLATFORM. HE CAUHT HIS HEEL ON A STEP AND FELL.

January 14, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED THREW A BAG OF TRASH INTO A DUMPSTER & STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS CHEST.

January 1, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANE OPERATOR WAS GOING DOWNA LADDER ONTO THE CRANE BRIDGE. HE STEPPED ON A CHAIN, WHICH WAS ON THE FLOOR AND STRAINED HIS ANKLE.

November 26, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED TRIED TO PULL A PIECE OF METAL OUT OF SOME CLEAN UP MATERIAL. WHEN PIECE BROKE LOOSE HE FELL BACK AGAINST A STEEL PIPELINE.

November 6, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

INJURED WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A VALVE PLATFORM LOCATED ON A ROOF. THE HAND RAILING MOVED AND HEFELL ABOUT 8 FEET TO THE GROUND.

November 5, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING DOOR OFF OF A SLURRY BOX. HE WAS CUTTING THE BOLTS OFF. DOOR FLEW OPEN STRIKING HIS LEG & CUTTING IT. INJURY NOT REPORTED - BECAME INFECTED REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 12 /24/01. W.C. PAPER RECEIVED IN JANUARY.

July 11, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A BAG OF MATERIAL (50 LB) WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN ABDOMEN. HAS HERNIA AT SAME PLACE AS WAS REPAIRED IN 1990.

July 11, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING A LADDER WHEN HE STEPPED ONA PIECE OF HARD MATERIAL AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. HE HAD CLEANED THE AREA THAT MORNING.

July 6, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED NECK STRAIN ON 6/7/01 FROM LARGE ROCKS BEING LOADED IN HAUL TRUCK. EE AGGRIVATED THEINJURY ON 7/6/01 WHEN SHE TURNED HER HEAD QUICKLY. SHE WAS TRAINING FOR DRILL OPERATOR THEN.

June 26, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS LIFTING A DOOR OFF OF A SLURRY PUMP WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND DOOR FELL AGAINST LEG INJURING KNEE.

June 6, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CAME OUT OF LUNCHROOM AND TRIPPED OVER SEPTIC TANK LID. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS WAS SPRAINED RIGHT BIG TOE. LATER BONE SCAN REVEALED A FRACTURE. SEPTIC LID PROJECTED ABOUT 1/2 INCH ABOVE SU RFACE AND HAD AN ORANGE CONE ON IT.

February 15, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS STEPPING UP TO GET INTO A MANILIFT BASKET HE FELT A PIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE

February 7, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING ADJUST BELT ON A COVEYOR THAT HAS2 BELTS RUNNING UNDERNEATH TO DRIVE THE METAL ROLLERS. HE STARTED CHECKING THE ROLLERS WITH HIS HAND & WAS CAUGHT IN THE TAIL PULLEY PINCH POINT

February 4, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS USING A JACKHAMMER INSIDE A KILN. A PIECE OF COATING FELL STRIKING HIS HARD HAT.

January 20, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GOING TO HIS WORK AREA. HE SLIPPED ON A WET CONCRETE STEP AND STRAINED HIS BACK. IT WAS RAINING AND THE STEP WAS WET.

January 11, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

APPARENTLY STRAINED BACK WHILE CARRYING A 5 GAL CAN OF GREASE, WORKED UNTIL 4-1-01, STOPPED WORKING ON 4-2-01, UNSURE OF REASON, NOW SAYS DUE TO 1-11-01 INJURY.

November 27, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOWERING A PLATE THAT BAGS SLIDE OVER IN PACKING OPEARTION. EDGE WAS SHARP AND HE CUT HIS FINGER.

November 27, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS USING A BROOM STICK TO POKE OUT CHUTE. STICK CAME IN CONTACT WITH SCREW CONVEYOR INJURING FINGERS ON HIS HAND.

October 5, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING A BEARING HOUSING ON A CONVEYER PULLEY SHAFT TO LINE UP BOLT HOLES. PULLEY MOVED CATCHING MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN PULLEY 2ND GRATING. GOT STITCHES.

September 19, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS DRIVING HAUL TRUCK. INJURED REPORTED BACK PAIN SHE SAID WAS DUE TO INADEQUATE SEAT SUSPENSION.

August 13, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING INVENTORY IN THE WAREHOUSE. HE TURNED AROUND 2ND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WENT OFF WORK ON 10-31-00 FOR SURGERY.

August 11, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJ BUMPED HIS KNEE ON DASHOF 992 LOADER WHILE GETTING OUT. HE WENT TO ER WHERE NEEDLE USED INFECTED THE KNEE REQUIRING SURGERY ORIGINAL INJURY WAS BRUISE

July 16, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED TURNED THE DISCONNECT ON A KILN DRIVE TO OPEN IT. WHEN HE DID THE DISCONNECT ARCED INSIDE BLOWING THE DOOR OPEN AND KNOCKING THE INJURED BACK AGAINST ANOTHER CABINET.

July 8, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall from ladders

IT IS REPORTED EE WAS STEPPING FROM A CONCRETE PIER ONTO AN EXTENSION LADDER TO ASCEND FROM THE PIER TO GRAD LEVEL. HE MISJUDGED THE STEP AND FELL APPROX. 12' TO THE CONCRETE BASE AT THE BOTTO M OF THE PIER EXCAVATION.

June 6, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MOVE 2 COM-PRESSORS IN THE SHOP; HE WAS TRYING TO HOLD THE COMPRESSOR FROM SWINGING OFF OF A TABLE, BECAUSETHE CRANE COULD NOT BE POSITIONED DIRECTLY ABOVE IT. HE HAD HIS LEG ON THE TABLE, PULLING HARD.

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