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October 2, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee experienced physical strain due to the repetitive pulling of the wire, which was built up in a chute that was plugged in an awkward position, and required a medical evaluation.

September 23, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Loose dirt from the rain and mud caused the employee to slip, causing an abrasion of the right knee.

June 17, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

Individual was in the finish mill, shoveling out mill balls - breeze blew debris in EE's eye resulting in minor eye irritation.

March 11, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck in the left eye by a rivet buster piston. Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.

February 24, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was climbing on a drill rig and strained EE's shoulder area

January 23, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee injured left pinky finger while trying to disengage a gear. Employee went to medical facility, was treated and release to light duty.

June 10, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was releasing a pressurized line and it exploded and cut employee's hand.

January 18, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing a ladder when they slipped and fell 8 feet to the ground. They sustained a fracture in their right hand, a contusion on their right hip and a contusion on their left foot.

September 15, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was staging grease drums, one pulled away and they stopped it with their right arm and their elbow popped an pain ensued.

September 13, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee opened a poke hole on the hot air slide. It immediately went positive. The force blew off EE's hood and burned EE's neck and ear.

August 31, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was moving a cart down a ramp when the items on the cart slid and lacerated left hand.

August 30, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was lifting a hoist on a platform in the tower and EE reinjured a hernia.

July 12, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Finger was pinched by a roller on the tire system.

March 17, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Smashed finger when lance slipped inside poke hole over refractory.

January 31, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating the drill over a period of six months caused an injury on the right palm.

November 4, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking down stairs and somehow rolled foot outward.

November 3, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laceration to right hand caused by pipe stand striking employee while turning and wrapping shaft assembly.

March 7, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Accident type, without injuries

The control room monitored a variation in temperature within a bin which was handled by normal procedures, consistent with design capacity. There was no injury or illness resulting from this condition. This pressure excursion does not constitute an "accident" as set out at 30 C.F.R §50.2(h). The "blast gate" which is designed to relieve pressure in this type of situation did open.

July 18, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

while moving an air lance arms, strained EE's left shoulder.

May 5, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was climbing into North side of Pantleg to see if the welds were cut on a seal plate, not realizing it was under pressure and got hit by plate piece.

February 2, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was holding a piece of wood to brace the metal while another employee was hitting in place. The other employee went to swing the sledgehammer getting it caught in the chain fall chains knocking EE off balance causing EE to hit the EE's hand.

January 19, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a case of 6 hams and 2 turkeys. While loading hams and turkeys into the tailgate of the truck, EE strained back.

July 13, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was Shoveling Material and twisted body they felt a pinch in lower back Note: Employee returned to work the following day on Modified Duty 7/14/2020

June 15, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Chemical Burn blisters to both ankles. Employee is reporting "Working in a very dusty environment the product we were cleaning got into my boot and by the end of the day they were rubbed raw"

May 25, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was mucking out the cone of 4cy10 vessel and was struck in the right shoulder by piece of falling debris.

March 16, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a crowbar to break rocks stuck in the vibrating screen. one rock broke easier than expected, causing to reach farther then intended and fingers were smashed between bar and screens.

March 14, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Burn to hands and knees due to hot material

February 3, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Shoveling into a skid steer bucket and felt a pop in back, experienced pain in lower back.

January 27, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Smashed thumb in between a pinch point.

November 25, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to close the isolation valve on 5AC1 and felt a pop in EE's right shoulder

September 30, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

Smashed little Finger on Equipment

May 31, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck against a moving object

Left rear wheel came off of cart and lost control of vehicle, braced for impact when cart fish-tailed. Initially, a first aid incident, follow up Dr. appt July 1, placed employee on restricted duty.

March 5, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking up stairs between f-2 and f-4 foot got caught between grates causing strain on left foot

February 25, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

During cleanup, pinched hand between chipping gun gat and equipment housing.

February 25, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was pushing a loaded wheel barrow on an uneven surface and hit a bump causing pain in left lower back.

April 13, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE States Exposure to dust in workplace water system with silica has caused EE to be diagnosed with Lupus in 2016

April 4, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walked down the staircase rolling ankle.

June 8, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained back when turning to dump shovel.

June 5, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee Stepped over an I-Beam, Clinker on the other side of I-beam, sprained left knee

May 15, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Lost grip of Hydraulic ram

December 17, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

3 workers were welding on a flat 5' X 5' steel door for a hammer mill (4BR1), the door was turned upright resting on the ground & leaned against a forklift for the final welding position. The door became unbalanced while the workers were welding, & fell over striking EE on the leg. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance & was admitted for a broken leg.

June 28, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee placed a metal rake against a post while waiting for a bucket to fill. Metal rake fell and hit employee in the back. Employee had a personal motorcycle accident 6/28/16.

May 7, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning under the kiln feed and dust hopper when shove bumped the chute and material came out covering ee. Dust got in eye causing an irritation and burn to face and right eye

May 2, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a lock and load weighing about 20lbs. EE set the lock and load in the CAT bucket, stood up and felt a pinch in the back resulting in a strained back.

April 21, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While employee was removing a large piece of Rebond from Cyclone opening, EE pinched EE's finger between the rebond and the side of the opening. The result was a minor bruising of the finger.

March 7, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to loosen a hydraulic line on a unit and sprained lower back due to excess tightened fitting.

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