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January 12, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing cast liners within rawmill for replacement. Using a sledge hammer to loosen the first liner, employee struck corner of liner and a piece fractured and came back and struck employee in the nose causing laceration and broken nose.

August 7, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HOISTING
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning the coal elevator and EE dropped EE's hammer into the elevator. EE removed the lower access panel to reach in and retrieve EE's hammer. When EE reached in, the control room operator started the elevator. The employee received abrasions on EE's left forearm.

May 6, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician OTHER
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking through the plant to take inventory when dust blew into EE's right eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses. EE was prescribed an antibiotic for a corneal abrasion from the ACMH Hospital Emergency Department.

February 6, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was trying to beat a slide gate on a silo closed using a sledgehammer. Cement sprayed into their eyes and knocked off their safety glasses. Employee was treated at the Hospital Emergency Department.

December 31, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was carrying grizzly bar during a remove and replace job task and steel bar fell from EE's grasp and landed on top of EE's left foot.

September 27, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It is believed that the employee contracted COVID after exposure from another employee who tested positive for COVID.

August 15, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking through the facility and hit right hand on a platform which caused a contusion/bruise.

November 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

The employee was cutting a metal plate using a grinder equipped with a metal cutting wheel. A piece of debris went under EE's face shield & safety glasses & landed in EE's left eye.

April 27, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal vacuum filter operator, flotation mill/concentrator operator, flotation plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was blowing down bin and when they turned to take a step, they tripped over their own foot and fell down. Employee landed on their right shoulder. Employee was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain and possible rotator cuff tear.

April 8, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sitting on a bucket in the pack house building watching a pump amperage meter. EE had a heart attack which caused them to fall off the bucket. MSHA was notified via the 800 number and an inspector was sent to investigate. This does not appear to be a work related injury.

November 10, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing into the front end loader when they fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the concrete. The fall caused a concussion and a laceration which required 7 staples. The employee can't remember what caused the fall.

February 5, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The annual audiogram taken by the employee showed a reportable noise-induced hearing loss.

January 26, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down onto a platform when employee twisted ankle. Employee was placed on restricted duty 02/15/2018 and will have surgery to repair an ankle fracture and torn ligament on 02/21/2018.

September 14, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a come-a-long to move an approximate 2,000 lb 5'X8' railroad street cart back onto tracks. Employee felt a strain in lower back with pain.

January 28, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was kneeling working on a conveyor approximately 24 inches off of the ground. Employee stood up and experienced pain in knee.

December 19, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing retest

December 3, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was driving a steel hinge pin in, while installing a kiln door. Hit his thumb with a small sledge hammer.

October 18, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning a check valve on slurry pump. Felt a pop.

October 1, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The annual audiogram taken by the employee showed an MSHA reportable noise induced hearing loss.

October 1, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The annual audiogram taken by the employee showed an MSHA reportable noise induced hearing loss.

September 15, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The annual audiogram taken by the employee showed an MSHA reportable noise induced hearing loss.

March 11, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Cleaning chute on Tyroc screens at crusher. Lost balance and fell on shoulder. Did not miss any work until weeks later injury bothered him and scheduled surgery for 6-16-2015.

December 17, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE was brining a sample to the lab. When entering he hit his knee into the door. Accident report was filed but work was not missed until 12-22-2014

November 20, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Making repairs to #2 Cooler Drag. Dust blew into face around glasses into eyes.

November 19, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing Kiln Chain from #2 Clinker Crusher. Dust blew into face around glasses into eyes

April 29, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Removing stuck chain with a bar. Pinched finger between bar and access door frame.

November 8, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting bucket of material from #1 elevator Pit.

July 23, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Wrenching on nuts of water pipe. Elbow struck side of electric motor. Bursitis - developed and fluid removed. Off work for surgery 9/17/2013.

July 22, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling in an upward motion trying to loosen a flange on top of the cement silo. ***EE missed no work due to this incident until he had rotator cuff surgery. First day work missed was 4/18/13.

March 28, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Using compressed air to get bulk cement flowing and when it did, it got into his eyes.

March 14, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped and hit his face on the concrete floor.

February 4, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped while assembling equipment after repair and bent his leg underneath himself.

January 19, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was operating a air powered jackhammer. EE was removing built up cement debris. A solid piece propelled toward his face and somehow got behind his safety glasses.

October 29, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking up steps, when he felt his knee pop.

August 3, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE tripped while stepping over a screw conveyor and rammed his toe into the housing.

July 14, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning sticky coal from the buckets in the coal elevator. While cleaning a bucket, a piece of coal fell and struck him on the arm.

June 13, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by falling object

EE had finished loading a mortor truck when a bar rolled off the loading platform and hit him on the head.

October 15, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE was cleaning spilled clinker from under #1 cooler. As he was pulling the broom, he hit the clloler framework with his left forearm.

July 10, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Poking chute in coal tunnel, when coal broke loose, knocking him over backwards.

January 30, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was unplugging Dense Phase Spill Pump. Cement Pulsed out of inspection door when convey cycle started.

April 21, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Rubbed or abraded

Cleaning analyzer in kiln dept - kneeling position - bruising resulted. Hospitalized until 4/59/05; rest for 2 or 3 weeks.

June 16, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shoveling material from floor to conveyor belt 3 ft high, twisted lower R/quad & R/leg. Went to hospital & restricted activity resulted.

July 21, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHOVELING MATERIAL INTO ELEVATOR, EMPLOYEE NOTICED A PROTRUSION AT NAVEL AREA. WENT TO DOCTOR & FOUND IT TO BE A HERNIA. OPERATED ON 8/4/03.

March 19, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

REPAIRING COAL MILL--PLANT SHUT DOWN. INJURED TRIPPED ON WOODEN BLOCK & FELL OFF PLATFORM ABOUT 4'. INJURED RT KNEE. SENT TO HOSPITAL FOR X-RAY. FOUND TO BE BRUISED.

March 15, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

REPAIRING COUPLER-CLOSE QUARTERS-EE REMOVED HARD HAT-TURNED & WALKED INTO PIPE-STRIKING HEAD ON R/SIDE. SENT TO HOSPITAL & RECEIVED 4 SUTURES.

February 25, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by falling object

REMOVING STEEL SHAFT FROM RACK-SHAFT IN PAPER SLEEVE 2 7/8" X 3 FT, SLID FROM PACKING TUBE STRIKING INJURED ON L/FOOT BEHIND STEEL TOE 3RD TOE BROKE IN 2 PLACES.

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