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December 8, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS PUTTING SKIRT LINING ON #3 QUARRY BELT AND WHILE PUTTING ON THE BELT, HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE EXITING THE DUST COLLECTOR THE EMPLOYEE H IT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DC
August 20, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderNONPOWERED HAULAGE
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.
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 1994PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
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.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING #4 CLINKER COOLER WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYE HE WAS WERING SAFETY GLASSES & GOGGLES
December 20, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING 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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorMACHINERY
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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
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, 1993PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS