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August 30, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While tightning 2" bolts on a top plate of the primary crusher using a 24" pipe wrench and a 10 lb. hammer employee strained his lower back. Employee was in a bent over position while performing the work.

July 11, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly on 7/11/07 the victim was climbing on the chute to A2 Hammermill, lost his balance and grabbed onto an I-beam. He now states over time he accumulated Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at his wrist and had surgery performed on 1/21/08.

July 3, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck by falling object

Allegedly, while removing chunck from gyp feeder, employee was hit in the face when large chunk came down hitting bit on chipping gun.

June 21, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

When the kiln was turned and water came in contact with hot kiln chains and materials, a sudden positive pressure was created throughout the kiln system, ejecting steam and hot dust through an open door on the drag conveyor, causing the EE to be burned.

June 19, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall from machine

EE was greasing 773 Dump Truck, got his feet tangled in the hose and fell to the ground, injuring his left shoulder.

March 29, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading liners on a crate when it broke causing a pinch on the left hand 3rd and 4th finger. Employee was treated for Subungual Hematoma and was dispensed medication for pain.

January 31, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall down stairs

Slipped and fell on steps going down into packhouse basement. Hit his right elbow and shoulder.

December 17, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall from ladders

Allegedly injured was descending an 8'ladder. When he got down to the 3rd or 4th rung from the ground he either missed the rung or he slipped, falling backwards hitting his head on stone ground.

August 28, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee pulled muscle at ribs across center of chest as a result of lifting large tire.

August 22, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the employee lifted materials onto a shaft rack, his foot slipped on a piece of wood that was at the bottom of the rack. In his attempt to break his fall, he strained his left shoulder.

August 18, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Struck against a moving object

EE sustained internal injuries when forklift He was operating struck a post. EE's chest/abdomen then struck the steering wheel causing internal trauma to torso.

August 16, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent down to pick up hose and sharp pain occurred in lower back.

March 23, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE lifted spool of wire and turned before raising up and twisted back. This was a pre-existing condition. EE was placed on restricted duty for 3 days.

March 20, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent down to lift bar from mill door, felt pull in lower back.

December 6, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Head injury, broken right little finger with laceration. Employee was propelled off pier when guard popped loose.

November 15, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HOISTING
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO OPEN ELEVATOR DOOR, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT CALF MUSCLE.

October 4, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Allegedly, Employee was moving boxes and rubber conveyor belting around throughout the day. At approx. 1 pm employee experienced mild pain in his upper back.

July 14, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS CHECKING FLUID LEVEL IN A YALE FORKLIFT. HE FIRST CRACKED "THE RADIATOR CAP" THEN WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THEN TOOK THE CAP OFF. AT THIS TIME HOT ANTI-FREEZE CAME OUT BURING HIM ON THE LEFT FOREARM

June 4, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE MOVING A KILN FAN WITH TWO OTHER WELDER/REPAIRMEN, HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN THE RIGHT GROIN AREA

March 30, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting separator after inspection. His left foot slipped off of curb around separator and he fell into opening between them. Bruised left shin - fell.

March 14, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was performing work on the clinker cooler grate line.

February 18, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Breaking up chunks of cement with hammer-felt a sharp sting in left shoulder

December 21, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE THE EE WAS OPENING A DOOR TO A PRESSURIZED ROOM THE DOOR SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND CAUSING IT TO PINCH THE TOP OF HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER

November 16, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly, while walking into finish mills motor control center, employee tripped over cement build-up twisting his back.

July 30, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY WHILE OPENING SLIDE GATE FOR SILO #91, EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 4' PIPE WRENCH. SHE FELT A PULL IN HER SHOULDER AND BACK AREA.

July 8, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER AND SLIPPED AND FELL, CATCHING HIS LEFT LEG ON ONE OF THE RUNGS OF THE LADDER.

April 12, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRINDING ON A PIECE OF CHANNEL IRON WHEN THE PIECE SLIPPED OFF THE WHEEL OF BENCH GRINDER ALLOWING LEFT HAND TO MAKE CONTACT WITH GRINDER.

April 4, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was climbing down a ladder from a yard loader, his foot slipped from the ladder, causing him to strain his right arm and shoulder.

January 31, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Fall onto or against objects

DURING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE, EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN COOLER. HE WAS GOING TO FILL HEATERS AND LOST FOOTING TRYING TO CROSS ACETYLENE LINES ON FLOOR. HE TRIPPED AND HIT KNEE ON UPPER LEDGE OF NEX T GRATE.

January 7, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING COVERS OFF AIR SLIDE SEPARATOR. BOLTS WERE OUT. WHILE PRYIG ON IT TO LOOSEN RTV IT FELLOFF TO THE SIDE & THEN FELL & SMASHED THE BACK OF EE'S LEFT FOOT.

November 17, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE TRYING TO CLEAN OUT AN AIRSLIDE, PRESSURIZED AIR BLEW DIST INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYES.

November 5, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS VACUUMING IN 1F15 ELEVATOR PIT, HIS HANDS SLIPPED OFF OF THE 4" VACUUM HOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS.

October 22, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUNCHING CHUNKS THAT WERE IN CHUTE SCREEN ON TOP OF TRUCK.

September 16, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEE'S FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN GRATING AT COAL UNLOADING AS HE WAS WALKING, CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

August 6, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE PULLING A TROLLEY WHEEL OVER A RAILING WITH A CHAIN FALL THE EMPLOYEE FELT A STRAIN TO HIS GROIN.

August 4, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS GETTING OUT OF A BOBCAT SKID- STEER LOADER WHEN HE STEPPED ON WET SLURRY, FALLING BACK ONTO THE EMPTY BUCKET.

July 7, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, EE CLIMBED UP ON LANDING TO CLEAN AND SLIPPED ON CLINKER, BANGED ON ANGLE IRON, CUTTING AND TWISTING LEFT KNEE.

July 3, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, EE WAS WALKING FROM "C" SILO LOAD CENTER TO THE LAST TRUCK WEIGH SCALE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF 2"PIPE, FALLING & STRIKING HIS KNEE ON A PIECE CONCRETE.

June 12, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE STEPPING ACROSS AIRSIDE FROM SILO #52 EE STUMBLED AND FELL LAND HIT #62 AIRSLIDE.

May 27, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CHECKING AIRSLIDE FOR CEMENT FLOW, AFTER OPENING THE COVER, CEMENT BLEW OUT STRIKING EE IN THE FACE.

May 11, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
St Lawrence Cement LLC · No Value Found

ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEES WERE PICKING UP LOWER PORTION OF THE FEED CHUTE WHEN THE FLANGE AT THE FURTHER END GOT HOOKED AT EDGE OF PLATFORM. INJURED EE WHO WAS RUNNING THE HOIST, GOT IN FRONT OF TH E CHUTE AND PUSHED DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE CHUTE TO COME FREE AND IT CAME FORWARD STRIKING THE EE IN BOTH LEGS.

March 28, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE A JAMMED SCREEN, THE SCREEN SLIPPED WHICH CAUSED A LACERATION TO HIS THUMB WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

February 25, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER AT FEEDER BELT FOR SILO #D83 WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 8 OZ SPRAY CAN. HE THEN FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS LEFT WRIST.

January 11, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING LINERS FROM COAL MILL, PIECE OF STEEL EMBEDDED IN RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

January 2, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, EE IS CLAIMING BOTH OF HER WRISTS ARE HURTING FROM CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN ACCULMINATING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.

December 27, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING TO THE EMPLOYEE SHOWER ROOM, HE ENCOUNTERED A PATCH OF ICE AND SLIPPED.

October 20, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck against stationary object

ALLEGEDLY WHILE ON NORTH SIDE OF CLINKER COOLER EE HIT HIS HEAD ON DUCTWORK TO FAN.

October 6, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON A WET LADDER AND STRAINED HIS LEFTSHOULDER. DX AS A TEAR IN ROTOR CUFF.

August 30, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER FROM ID FAN, EE'S RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS HIP.

August 18, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WORKING IN KILN AND STEPPED IN HOT DUST. DUST WENT IN BOOT BURNING ANKLE.

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