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December 8, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nazareth Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON #3 COAL MILL PLATFORM WHEN HE STEPPED OVER THE AIR DUCT AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE FLOOR.

December 2, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nazareth Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN BRIDGE DRAG AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL SPRAINING RT WRIST & LUMBAR

November 21, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AN ANALYZER ELECTRONIC UNIT (APPROX 20LBS) WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN IN THE AREA WHERE HE HAD SURGERY MANY YEARS AGO

November 5, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO FREE SAMPLER SHAFT ON RAW PUMP WHEN AS HE TURNED THE SHAFT, HE FELT PAIN IN PALM AREA OF HIS LEFT HAND, EXTENDING FROM MIDDLE FINGER.

October 5, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUTTING SKIRT LINING ON #3 QUARRY BELT AND WHILE PUTTING ON THE BELT, HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 26, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING AIRSLIDE TO PUT INTO LOADER BUCKET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 21, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS CLEANING #2 ROCK BELT AT TOP OF ROCK ELEVATOR WHEN, WHILE LIFTING AND SHOVELING, FELT PAIN IN HIS RT GROIN AREA. PAIN DID NOT GO AWAY, SO HE WENT TO DR 10-4-94. HE WORKED HIS NORMAL TAS K UNTIL 10-17-94, WHEN HE WENT FOR SURGERY.

September 17, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HOLDING A LADDER FOR ANOTHER EE WHEN DIRT FELL FROM TOP OF LADDER AND ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE.,

September 16, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant FIRE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CONDUCTING FREE LIME TESTS ON CLINKER IN A BEAKER ON A HOT PLATE WHEN HE WAS INTERRUPTED BY A TELEPHONE CALL. WHILE ON THE PHONE THE BEAKER OVERFLOWED AND HE PICKED UP THE BEAKER AND IT CAUGHT FIRE, BURNING HIS RIGHT THUMB AND FOREFINGER AND LEFT FOREFINGER AND MIDDLE FINGER BEFORE HE SET THE BEAKER DOWN.

August 23, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE EXITING THE DUST COLLECTOR THE EMPLOYEE H IT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DC

August 20, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE REMOVING A BLANK FROM A BALL VALVE. THE EE RESTED HIS RIGHT ARM ON A NEARBY HOT DUST LINE CAUSING HIM TO LERCH FACE FIRST ONTO A LADDER RUNG CAUSING A CUT ON THE BRIDGE OF HIS NOSE.

August 5, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nazareth Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS RUNNING AFTER A GRINDING AID SUPPLY TRUCK TO SHOW HIM WHERE TO HOOK UP TO FILL STORAGE TANKS WHEN HE STUMBLED AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE ON A HARDENED CEMENT TIRE TRACK. DID NOT SEE DR UNTI L LATER IN MONTH BECAUSE HE THOUGHT PAIN WOULD SUBSIDE.

July 16, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS POKING CHOKED STACK ON 4 KILN WITH A LONG PIPE WHEN MATERIAL SHOT OUT OF HOLE AND ONTO HIS RIGHT FOOT.

July 16, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A DRIVE SHAFT WITH TWO OTHER EE INTO A LOADER BUCKET WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 8, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nazareth Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING DOOR ON SOUTH SIDE OF RAW WSILO ENTRANCE HWEN HE SLIPPED ON MUD AND HIT HIS BACK ON THE DOOR LATCH.

July 7, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE DOORS OF 5 COL MILL HE FELT PAIN IN THE LEFT GROIN AREA.

June 29, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING CCDC DECK WITH A SHOVEL AND TURNED SIDEWAYS TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

June 25, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

USING AN AIR LANCE TO UNCHOKE STUB STACK FROM MATERIAL CAUGHT IN CHUTE. HOT DUST GOT ON RIGHT FOREARM, BICEP AND NECK AREA.

June 23, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE EE WAS CHANGING A LIGHT BULB BESIDE TRUCK BUL STATION, DUST FELL DOWN FROM OVER HEAD AND WENT BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

June 14, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE STEPPED INTO TWO INCHES OF HOT DUST WHILE OPENING #$ PRECIPITATOR HATCH. HOT DUST SPLASHED INTO STEEL TIP SHOES NAD CAUSED BURNS ON BOTH FEET.

June 8, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A SHEAR PIN ON A MECHANICAL FEEDER WHEN DUST WENT UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

June 3, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

REMOVING ROCKS OFF PILE AT ROCK ELEVATOR DISCHARGE AREA WHEN DUST BLEW IN RIGHT EYE.

May 27, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nazareth Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS TAGGING & PAINTING NUMBERS ON MILL LINERS IN BAGHOUSED STOREROOM STORAGE, HE SLIPPED & FELL ON PIPES THAT WERE LAYING ON FLOOR.

May 12, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WA HAMMERING ON THE RAW BOX WITH SLEDGE HAMMER TO GET STONE TO FLOW WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT BACK MUSCLE.

May 11, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent OTHER
Nazareth Cement Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SEATED AT TABLE IN PLANT MEETING ROOM WITH A GROUP OF SUPERVISORS PRIOR TO WEEKLY MEETING WHEN DURING DISCUSSIONS, HE SLUMPED OVER IN HIS CHAIR AND SUSEQUENTLY PASSED AWAY IN EASTON HOS PTIAL.

May 9, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING #2 ROCK BELT AREA. HE LIFTED A PARTIALLY FILLE WHEELBARROW WITH ARMS EXTENDED AND FELT A HARD PULL IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 15, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mason HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LAYING NOSE BLOCK IN #3 KILN. AS HE STEPPED OVE THE NOSE BLOCK RING HE BUMPED HIS HEAD ( HE WAS WEARING A HARD HAT) ON THE METAL BRICK JACK SUPPORT ABOVE CAUSING PAIN IN THE NECK, HEADA CHE, AND AN ABRASION TO RIGHT KNEE.

March 1, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING LOWER OUTSIDE DRUM LINERS FOR THE #1 RAW SEPARATOR (APPROX. WEIGHT 80 LBS)AS HE LIFTED HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER GROIN. PAIN DID NOT GO AWAY SO HE WENT TO THE DR. ON 3-7-94.

February 18, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nazareth Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN SLOPING ROADWAY AND SLIPPED ON ICE THAT DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT FROM MELTING SNOW. HE LANDED ON HIS BACK HITTING HEAD ONROADWAY AFTER HIS HELMET.

February 17, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED UPPER BODY CAUSING BACK PAIN WHILE LOOSENING BUILD-UP MATERIAL ON PAN SHAKER.

February 15, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BRICK FROM #3 KILN IN A WHEELBARROW TO DUMP IN CHUTE. HE MUST HAVE PUSH ED TOO HARD WITH HIS RIGHT ARM AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 1, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BLOWING DOWN #3 KILN TO GET READY TO REMOVE COATING WHEN CLINKER DUST GOT BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS EYES.

January 19, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS SHOVELING SNOW AWAY FROM KILN TORCH WHEN HE TURNED INTO THE TORCH AND SUSTAINED A CUT ABOVE HIS RIGHT EYEBROW.

January 17, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Nazareth Cement Corp · Flash burns (electric)

THE EE WAS DOING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON 4 COAL MILL STARTER AND THE DISENGAGED BREAKER IN THE SWITCHGEAR ROOM WHEN SHILE TIGHTENING SCREWS ON THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED OFF THE SCREW AND MADE CONT\ACT WITH AN ENERGIZED TERMINAL CAUSING AN ARC FLASH.

January 17, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mason HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING #4 CLINKER COOLER WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYE HE WAS WERING SAFETY GLASSES & GOGGLES

December 20, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BALL DUMPER TO EMPTY #3 FINISH MILL. BALLS STUCK WHILE GOING THRU DUMPER CAUSING THE HANDLE TO STICK. AS THE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO FREE THE HANDLE BY MOVING IT BACK & FROTH THE HANDLE BROKE FREE CAUSING HIM TO PINCH HIS FINGER TIP BETWEEN THE MILL & HANDLE.

December 14, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING SHEAR PIN ASSEMBLY ON #3 CLINKER DRAG WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING ENTER HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE HAS RX GLASSES & WENT TO OPTOMOLOGIST.

November 23, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING REMOVE COAL MILL ROLL IN #3 COAL MILL FOR REPAIRS. THE ROLL TWISTED AS IT WAS LIFTED AND PINCHED HIS GLOVED LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE ROLL AND COAL MILL HOUSING.

August 30, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SUPERVISING THE CLEAN UP OF MATERIAL AT #2 STUB STACK WHEN DUST GOT BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES & INTO HIS RT EYE

August 30, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

AFTER OPENING AN INSPECTION DOOR TO CHECK ON EXTENT OF BUILD-UP IN #2 KILN STUB STACK THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE LOWER LEVEL TO CHECK IF A CHUTE TO THE ELEVATOR WAS OPEN TO RECEIVE THE MATERIAL. HOT DUST CAME OUT OF THE INSPECTION DOOR, LANDED ON THE FLOOR AND LEADED THRU AN OPENING BETWEEN THE STACK AND FLOOR AND WENT ONTO THE EMPLOYEE BELOW.

August 29, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO UNCHOKE KILN STACK WITH AN AIRLANCE. HOT DUST SHOT BACK INTO HIS ARM AND RIGHT SIDE.

August 19, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE USING THE PROVIDE AIR LANCE TO POKE THRU THE STACK BUILD UP, SOME DUST CAME OUT OF THE HOLE AND WENT ONTO THE EMPLOYEES LEFT FOREARM.

August 10, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 5 GAL PAIL OF WET CEMENT MOTAR OUTSIDE OF LAB TO GARAGE AREA WHEN HE SUDDENLY CAME DOWN ON HIS RIGHT HEEL VERY HARD & FELT PAIN.

August 4, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP KILN DUST WITH A BROOM & SHOVEL. SUDDENLY FELT PAIN PRIMARILY IN GROIN AREA.

July 20, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON A GUARD. THE GUARD SLIPPED THRU HIS HANDS WHEN HE REPOSITIONED IT CAUSING CUTS TO THREE FINGERRS ON THE LEFT HAND.

July 6, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON #3 GRINDING AID PUMP. HE WIPED HIS FOREHEAD WITH A CLOTH THAT HAD GRINDING AID ON IT, CAUSING AN IRRITATED RIGHT EYE.

July 1, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nazareth Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMKPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE MAIN OFFICE BUILDING TROUBLE SHOOTING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE LIGHTS WERE OUT DUE TO PROBLEM, SUNLIGHT WAS BEING USED TO SEE. THE EMPLOYEE POSITIONED A STEP L ADDER, TO ACCESS A JUNCTION BOX, ON THE EDGE OF A THROW RUG AND THE LADDER MOVED. EMPLOYEE FELL AGAINST THE WALL STRIKING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. THERAPY WAS STARTED BY DR ON 7-28-93.

June 25, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING CLINKER BREAKER HAMMERS. HE BUMPED HIS LOWER LEFT LEG AGAINST THE HOT END OF THE WELDING WIRE CAUSING LEG TO BLEED.

June 18, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nazareth Cement Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS IN PRECIPITATOR SWITCH GEAR ROOM TO START #2 I.D. FAN. APPARENT MISENGAGEMENT OF FAN SWITCH CAUSED A CONCUSSION THAT BLEW THE PANEL DOORS OPEN HITTING THE EMPLOYEE AND KNOCKING HIM DOWN .

June 10, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGE BALL LOAD IN #4 COAL MILL WHILE LIFTING A COAL MILL BALL HE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN

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