BYK USA LLC Plants & Pits — Accidents

Total: 71 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/31/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 10d restricted Plant Electrician was responding to a pump outage and was walking to the area when they took a step off step onto a concrete walkway and slipped. The employee fell backwards and fell against the corn...
08/18/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 81d restricted Operator was standing on third rung of 6' step ladder while attempting to open a steam valve with a pipe wrench. They were using one hand on wrench and holding onto an adjacent valve with other hand w...
09/26/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted A water hose used to fill a small tank slipped out of a flange and was spraying water outside the tank. A Plant Operator climbed up a small step ladder to retrieve the hose when the Operator slipped f...
05/08/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Operator was walking up a set of stairs when the sole of their boot detached from the boot. The loose sole caught the stair and Operator tripped and their knee hit the metal grating landing, cutting...
10/09/2023 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 36d lost Production Operator was attempting to clean a rotary valve and failed to properly isolate and lockout the electrical disconnect. The Operator inserted EE's right hand into the running rotary valve, am...
06/14/2023 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Maintenance Mechanic was replacing bearings in the mill. EE and co-worker completed task and returned to Maintenance Shop when employee started feeling light-headed, nauseous and experiencing blurred...
02/23/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Plant Operator was carrying an empty wooden pallet to place on a stack of empty pallets when they lost their grip. The load shifted and the Operator attempted to catch the pallet, dislocating their s...
10/29/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to disconnect two unloading hoses, which were stuck. Employee forced hoses apart, and one end swung up and struck employee above upper lip, causing a very small cut. Employee s...
09/20/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Plant Operator was cleaning up a clay and slurry spill, primarily shoveling the material, when Operator strained lower right back.
02/27/2020 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was assisting in removal of sump pump. 1 bolt was not identified and removed from pump base. Crane lifted causing bolt to sheer. Employees thumb caught between pump and adjacent blind flang...
11/21/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Operator was changing belt on belt press, and had to pull on belt at an awkward angle to feed the belt thru the rollers, when EE suffered a sprained muscle in middle back.
06/27/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 75d restricted Plant Operator was attempting to shovel material out of a weigh kettle, and pinched a nerve in lower left back when material broke loose and jerked back. On 7/8/19, physician prescribed light duty.
04/07/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Mechanic exited EE's job cart and sprained EE's left ankle when stepping onto uneven surface. Employee released to full duties, but continued to experience symptoms. No other accidents after to aggrav...
02/19/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 84d restricted Shift Supervisor was walking outdoors on a paved roadway when left foot slipped on a thin layer of wet clay dust. The employee rolled ankle and fell onto backside. The employee was unable to stand a...
06/09/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted Operator was dismounting from a Komatsu WA200 front end loader, when a foot slipped off the bottom step, twisting the left ankle.
01/04/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Plant Operator was walking up metal stairs when right foot slipped off a stair tread. EE leg dropped suddenly and knee hit the front edge of the stair, cutting right knee. Five stitched were needed...
10/21/2017 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 4d lost, 53d restricted A Plant Operator removed a rotary valve cover to inspect for clay buildup. The Operator failed to isolate and lockout power to the R.V. prior to removing the cover, per company rules. The Operator pla...
06/29/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee just finished servicing a piece of equipment and was walking down a small set of steps (3 steps) when their foot slipped, and they fell onto concrete floor on their backside. Employee extend...
05/15/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Driller's Helper was lifting a core barrel off a storage rack when they pulled a muscle in their lower back.
04/30/2017 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Plant Operator reached under a vendor-owned tank trailer that was being offloaded to pick up an empty paper bag that had fallen to the ground. After retrieving the bag, the Operator raised up and arm...
02/16/2017 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Two Maintenance mechanics were using an overhead crane to lower a mill down onto some metal cribbing for rebuild, when the lifting bolts failed and the mill fell approximately two feet to the Shop flo...
03/30/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee claims arterial damage in right hand from using index and middle fingers to extend a safety knife blade to cut open paper bags. Injury was first reported as occurring off the job when playing...
01/11/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted Operator was carrying a plastic shroud to wrap a finished 1000 lb big bag of product. The Operator stepped on the bottom edge of the shroud and fell face first to the same level. The operator put EE...
10/29/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 4d restricted An employee was dismantling a storage rack in the plant when he slipped and fell to the same level while attempting to pull one of the rack rails loose. The rack rail landed on the employee's hand....
04/11/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Employee used an overhead hoist to lower an Alfa Laval bowl onto a pallet to transfer it to the Maintenance Shop for repairs. After placing bowl on pallet, the employee attempted to position the bowl...
11/04/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Operator was walking up steps on Southwest corner of the SPU plate press when his right foot slipped off first step, causing his right shoulder to strike the press frame. The physical contact with th...
07/27/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Operator was performing regular job duties when back became very sore. A week ago operator had been cleaning press plates, heavy lifting, back became sore. Normal activity aggravated the strain.
04/28/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 168d lost, 59d restricted Employee tripped over a shovel, falling on left side of face and right shoulder, resulting in contusions.
04/09/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted Operator was climbing downstairs and slipped. When he slipped he reached out with his left arm to catch his balance resulting in a strain to the shoulder muscle.
03/24/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 69d lost, 563d restricted Employee was walking between plants, slipped on a wet surface and fell, injuring lower back. Was diagnosed as lower back strain.
12/19/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Operator slipped on a mine residue onto the floor and sprained his right ankle.
10/30/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Operator was cleaning spray bar. Removed hose clamp while hose was still under pressure causing the hose to break free and strike operator in the chest.
09/09/2013 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was visually verifying tank level by standing on platform above tank turning head downwards. When employee raised head to normal position felt a pop in neck and was unable to turn head to sid...
07/23/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking from lab to break room. Tripped on uneven surface. Face came in contact with guard rail. Busted lip and broken front tooth.
07/16/2013 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted After performing routine maintenance and starting process, plant operator noticed slurry leak from MG pressure sensor fitting. Operator attempted to reseat sensor and tighten clamp when sensor blew of...
07/10/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was carrying load of supplies down outside steps using hand rail as a base. At foot of stairs hand rail ended and employee fell forward from last two steps, landing on sidewalk.
01/07/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Individual was placing lightweight plastic conical cleaners (approximately 2oz. each) in a sweco screen when he experienced severe back spasms. Activity required slight bending at waist to replace cle...
11/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Operator was cleaning mill screen when a small piece of clay entered eye. Eye flushed repeatedly but operator was not sure if object was removed. Employee taken to local emergency room for examinatio...
06/15/2012 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None Upon restarting Flash Dryer circuit a dust explosion occurred around the dryer cage mill. Pressure wave activated blow-out panels on dust collector whizzer and shut down plant. Personnel activated eva...
04/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted The employee was shoveling material at the Fluid Bed blend station and felt a pinch in his left shoulder while lifting a shovel of material (approximately 15 lbs.)to put into the hopper. He was diagn...
02/28/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 123d restricted Employee was shoveling clay up from under the dryer and hit his head on a pipe causing him to strain his neck
02/25/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Employee was lifting 2 bags at a time in bent position - 1 bag began to fall and employee turned sharply to catch bag from falling which caused him to strain his back in the process.
12/06/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Employee was changing out a heavy extruder plate - when he went to lift it he felt something pop in his lower back causing a strain
07/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The operator was unplugging the bagger when it cleared material and started to pour out of bagger spout. When the operator started to put the tube back on the nozzle some material went into the opera...
06/08/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 6d restricted Employee was operating forklift when he turned the corner too sharp and his left foot got pinched between the forklift and Quadromill support beam. Left foot suffered a laceration on the side of the...
04/17/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted The employee felt a pull in his lower back when he moved a bag saddle.
04/07/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 16d lost, 15d restricted The employee was stepping off a top catwalk to close the gate behind him when his foot slipped off the railing, causing him to fall thru the handrail and hit the concrete floor.
01/25/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was replacing paddles on 400 HP Pug Mill Assembly. His co-worker was rotating the shaft. The employee's left hand was placed on the lip of the shaft housing & as the shaft rotated, the emplo...
08/01/2010 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee became overheated when shoveling clay into a dumpter - was taken to ER and received an IV for dehydration - employee was released to return to work that evening
10/26/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None When employee was exiting the IT Specialist's cubicle, she tripped on the strap of a lunch bag that was on the floor and was able to regain her balance without falling. However, she did sustain a spr...