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August 5, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was tightening a bolt and felt a pop in elbow.

March 13, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported that EE's shoulder was hurting on 3/22/24 from an unknown incident on 3/13/24 sent to the Work Comp Doctor on 3/25/24.

July 28, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was using Hi-Vac, adjusted hose and hurt back. - This may end up becoming a non work related injury due to degeneration.

April 6, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE lost footing and hit shin on an edge of a concrete block.

January 2, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was sliding a Propane cylinder into rack and it caught on a lip jamming EE's shoulder.

June 20, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ascended pallet as EE stepped up EE felt something pull in EE's left knee.

February 3, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped in snow while holding a propane tank. Hurt shoulder.

January 24, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE slipped while descending stairs. Stairs were clean and dry. EE was not carrying anything. Handrail is in place and was used.

September 17, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE strained back moving outrigger plates for crane.

January 23, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

A chute that was leaned against handrail slid/fell. The flange of the chute contacted the EE foot just beyond the steel toe.

August 8, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Christy Minerals LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Health Van notified company of employee's inability to wear a respirator. Abnormal X-Ray.

July 19, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Christy Minerals LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A threshold shift was detected in the employees annual hearing test.

June 19, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner tripped on a bag strap, fell and injured shoulder.

June 16, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was shoveling, hurt back.

May 23, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped when getting off front end loader. Employee caught self with left arm straining a muscle in shoulder.

November 28, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Christy Minerals LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was driving a forklift when EE became unconscious. EE crashed the forklift into the passenger side of a semi truck. At this point, responders were notified. An AED was used and CPR was performed. The EE was revived and taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

May 5, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE cut hand on piece of metal while buffing it.

January 5, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was carrying pallets sheets on level ground (concrete floor) did not see pallet sitting on floor and tripped over it. EE went to doctor on 1/7/16 came back to work with no restrictions. EE went to doctor for followup on 1/15/16 came back with restrictions since that day EE has worked 3 days and been on vacation the other 2 days.

August 31, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing fan from heat exchanger a bolt broke causing the fan housing to come loose unexpectedly and swing into EE right leg, pinning it between fan and beam.

March 17, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Maintenance man was painting a railing and he lifted approximately 50 lb guard with the help of another employee. After these two activities he reported pain in his abdomen.

March 7, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was grinding metal in the kiln.

February 5, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two maintenance men were moving several, varying length 8" I beams around the shop and to the work area approximately 100 feet away.

July 18, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

stacking bags on pallet pulled muscle

May 21, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Step up on a pallet of material to check lot numbers fell to the floor getting off pallet

May 29, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

Repairing water hose. Hand slipped and cut palm of hand on hose clamp.

March 31, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

slip stepping from step ladder onto the crane.

December 12, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck against a moving object

Miner was using a bobcat skid steer to clean clay/debris off the railcar tracks in the plant. The bobcat came to a sudden stop when the buck caught a joint section on the tracks. The miner was secured in the bobcat with the seat restraints and the force from the sudden stop caused pain in his lower back

October 13, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Start having back pain while bagging.

April 5, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Using a 3 inch hose over shoulder vacuuming over a wall. Vacuum suction stopped jerked hose back, lost balance and fell to the floor.

December 27, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using bobcat to haul a bucket of chain. Bucket of chain fell back into cab of bobcat on right knee.

November 24, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking up steps from maintenance shop by hardinge mill area fell backwards. Held onto guardrail and pulled right shoulder during the fall.

June 25, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bagging at the east sacker, turned right ankle.

January 30, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Christy Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

dumping material from a bobcat over a handrail. Material hangs in bucket,bobcat tilts forward and operator reaches out and grabs handrail and the bobcat rolls back and smashes finger between bucket and handrail.

January 28, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the employee stepped into the compressor room, left foot slipped off step and all his weight landed on left leg.

December 12, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Three employees were installing a shive (16" OD x 6 belt) on hammer mill drive. Shive slipped off of taper lock and smashed employees finger between shive and shaft causing a fracture on tip of left middle finger and lasceration.

March 5, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a cutting torch, cutting conduit off basewall and the conduit sprung loose and struck EE i the right leg.

January 16, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and another employee were trying to move the oversized return chute in a very amall area. When they were trying to lift the heavy object over a handrail he felt a pain in right shoulder.

July 23, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was unstrapping steel, when bundle shifted and injured EE's right thumb.

April 4, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was bagging 100 pound bags and placing them on a pallet. After bagging for a while his low back was hurting.

December 19, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice and fell down.

December 16, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking down ramp into kiln basement, employee slipped on ice/snow and fell onto back.

January 22, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE stepped onto platform to add oil to equipment, when he hit his head on another piece of equipment.

November 21, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting a 100 # bag of product on a pallet when he slipped on loose material and strained his back. This happened prior to the Thanksgiving holiday and had hoped a couple of days rest would take care of it. When he returned on Monday after being off for 4 days he still had some pain. I sent him to the Dr. who thinks it is a strain and we have put him on light duty.

June 28, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was cleaning up in draft chamber area when hot clay dust went down into his right boot causing 2nd degree burns on foot.

May 2, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking across lot when he stepped on a piece of coal. The piece of coal rolled and employee lost balance and fell and landed on the corner of a bobcat bucket. He was sent to the Dr. and the Dr. thinks he has a contusion.

March 13, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping another EE empty a tub of dust weighing approx. 300 lbs, when he felt a pain in his low back. He went for a MRI on 3/20/06, we are waiting on the results of these tests to determine level of injury.

August 16, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Christy Minerals LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE COAL MILL WAS TURNED OFF AND THE NATURAL GAS PILOT LIGHT WAS TURNED ON. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES THE EMPLOYEE'S WENT DOWN TO THE BASEMENT TO DO AN INSPECTION OF THE MILL. AFTER LOOSENING THE BOLTS ON 2 DOORS, THE TOP DOOR WAS TAKEN OFF FIRST AND THEN THE BOTTOM. AS THE BOTTOM DOOR WAS TAKEN OFF THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED.

May 3, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON 5/3/2005 HE HAD PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER, LEFT HAND AND RIGHT ELBOW. HE CANNOT SPECIFY AN ACTIVITY WHICH CAUSED HIS INJURY. HE HAS BEEN SENT TO THE DOCTOR. DR. IS TREATING IT AS A STRAIN. HE HAS BEEN SENT TO A HAND SPECIALIST FOR A FOLLOW-UP.

April 5, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was filling and placing 100# bags on a pallet in the grinding plant area when he felt and heard a pop in his upper back.

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