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February 11, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

As employee was swinging a 4-lb hammer to remove a plug from the #1 flash dryer product line blower, he felt pain in right shoulder.

January 24, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on sifter blower. Shaft of the motor was turning due to draw from dust collector. Employee attempted to slow motor to a stop by creating friction against shaft with pair of pliers. Pliers slid down shaft and hung on keyway. Inertia of shaft jerked pliers resulting in injury.

December 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured while removing guard, guard slipped out of co-worker's hand transferring weight to injured employee.

December 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was removing a 120# bearing off the raymond mill drive, the sprocket began to fall. He attempted to hold it up to keep it from falling.

December 11, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using pry bar to line up poly pipes for connection. Bar slipped.

November 27, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping with cleanup around the #2 Flasy Dryer when he picked up a scrap screw and felt a pull in his lower back.

November 22, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While checking the #36 Raymond Mill Feed Belt Tail pulley, employee slipped and pulled his left knee. Restricted duty began 11/27/07.

November 16, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was opening a lid and turned it the wrong way and pulled lower back.

November 16, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped over a box sticking out from under a table in the maintenance shop. Placed on restricted duty 11/20/07.

November 12, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee picked up butterfly valve and turned and dropped it to the floor. Placed on restricted duty 11/27/07.

October 23, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was training a belt at shipping, when he cut his left index finger on a sharp edge of a guard near the belt adjustment.

October 13, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator OTHER
Imerys Pigments LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent over to pick up empty bag. As he bent over he twisted and pulled a muscle in his back.

September 26, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was climbing under and around machinery and pulled something in the groin area.

September 22, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was backing away from forklift in operation when he backed into the safety chain across the dock doors. The latch gave and employee fell approx. 6 ft to the ground.

August 7, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee completed loading truck and stepped from back of truck to ground. Had pulley in left hand and lanyard in right hand to prevent feet from entanglement. When he landed on ground the pulley retracted and jerked left arm backward.

July 19, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using personal pocket knife to dislodge pencil stuck in his hard hat. Knife slipped cutting hand. Required stitches, was not work related.

June 30, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck against stationary object

6/30/07 employee stepped on a pipe and rolled ankle. The following night (7/1/07) he stepped on a water hose and turned ankle again.

May 30, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped on a piece of metal attached to floor at Plt 3 504 Bagger. Injured fell against the spout on the 504 Bagger cutting his upper lip. Required stitches.

May 21, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using pry bar to put cribbing under pipe. Strained back.

May 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the steps on Plant 2 #3 tube mill collector when he twisted his right ankle.

May 10, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off stairs onto track #3. Twisted right ankle.

May 9, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was coming down ladder. Lost balance. Grabbed piece of tin cutting hand. Required sutures.

May 7, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working on a feeder and had to remove a 2 HP motor and then re-install it.

April 19, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was exiting company vehicle. Door of vehicle slammed on finger.

April 3, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling and lifting boxes of bags out of a manlift. He injured both shoulders.

February 28, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had descended stairs and stepped onto floor grate. Caught toe in floor grate and twisted ankle.

January 22, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was running under a catwalk and raised up too quickly. Struck his head on catwalk and fell backward onto ankle.

January 14, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got into company vehicle, pushed himself back, and knee popped.

November 20, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was washing floor using a water hose. As he was backing up he stepped off a low retaining wall, straining his back. Refused medical treatment at time of accident. Sought medical treatment 12/11/2006.

July 14, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was pushing against pry bar. Bar slipped and employee fell forward striking left jaw on angle iron. Required 4 stitches.

May 27, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Plant power outage caused pump to quit for the sand grinders. Employee opened lid to add water to the sand grinder when steam came out and burned left upper arm. (minor Burn)

May 18, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was assisting in changing a spout blower on a bagger. He helped lift and carry blower to designated area.

May 4, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee fell down the stairs at Plant 3 Shipping.

April 24, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning out the cone crusher at the East washer. He placed rock into a 2-gallon bucket while a co-worker pulled bucket full of rock out of crusher. A rock fell out of the bucket and struck IE's hand.

April 24, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While operating the rock breaker, employee noticed a rock hung up in between the tracks and the cab. He attempted to remove the rock. When it came loose it mashed his right thumb into the cab of the rock breaker.

April 4, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE had performed repairs on screw drive end assembly. When equipment started up, it locked down causing bolts to break that secured the drive assembly. The assembly rolled striking EE and knocking him to the floor.

April 1, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was carrying a keystone valve while he was walking on a chain conveyor. He fell off chain conveyor and mashed his finger.

March 29, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Imerys Pigments LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was reaching for air supply cutoff valve.

March 23, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lowering lid of bulk truck when he noticed the seal was about to fall into the truck. He released the lid to grab the seal and the lid continued to fall, crushing his finger.

February 9, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off railcar into hole or rut. Twisted ankle.

February 9, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing product hose at plant 2 ultra fine plant. Hose slipped and struck employee's left leg.

February 5, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing the motor on a Syntron feeder. He pushed the feeder with his right foot.

February 1, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating 992 shovel in hard packed ground. Shovel was vibrating and shaking badly.

February 1, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was replacing fork on the spray dryer when the fork slipped out of his hand and mashed his finger.

January 30, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE slipped and fell on 2nd or 3rd step from the bottom, landed on floor. Back hit corner of step.

December 15, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on wet surface. Had rained previously.

December 11, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was standing next to floor heater with hands behind back. He moved and right hand contacted the heater.

December 9, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE MASHED LEFT INDEX FINGER WHEN HE MOVED CHAIR TOO CLOSE TO BAGGER. FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN CHAIR AND BAGGER.

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