Durkee Cement Plant — Accidents

Total: 109 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/30/2025 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was entering water truck heard pop in their knee. Employee filled out an Incident Report but did not want to seek medical attention. Employee went for their well medical visit for routine ca...
12/10/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working at height from a Platform. EE unhooked Fall Protection Carabiner from the equipment, but it got snagged while the EE was walking away. The strap and carabiner swung over shoulder and st...
03/12/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None As a production laborer was drilling a cardox port, the drill bit became stuck. As EE pulled back to get the bit loose, EE's weight shifted backwards and EE's thumb collided with a steel plate. The re...
02/17/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted After entering the plant, a truck driver stepped out of their truck and missed the first step, causing them to twist their ankle. Driver asked for help after they got the truck loaded and pulled up to...
12/28/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 13d restricted Employee had just finished shift and slipped in the parking lot while entering personal vehicle. Caught themselves without falling to the ground. Experienced no pain initially, with tightening later t...
12/27/2020 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 123d lost A quarry employee was attempting to clear a plugged feeder using a controlled and planned detonation placed inside the hopper; although EE placed themselves in a protected location, a metal piece rico...
08/01/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Injured worker was cleaning out a tire chute with a steel rod out bar. During cleaning, pinched left index finger between the bar and steel port opening. EE was wearing gloves. The pinch caused a lace...
05/21/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Employee was sliding a heavy part (shaft pinion drive) from a ground position and suffered a right bicep injury. Employee was treated with first aid and sought medical treatment on 5/26, at which time...
07/29/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted Employee was dumping a hopper full of kiln feed and debris into a dumpster. When employee went to release the handle, the hopper rocked back, smashing the tips of employee's left middle and index fing...
12/18/2017 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None A Production employee entered the tower elevator at ground level. During ascent the elevator stopped between floors 1 and 2. The employee radioed for assistance and attempts to reset proved unsuccessf...
09/20/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A welder / repairman was using a pry bar to lift up a welded bearing mount plate. The bar slipped and struck the employee in the mouth, causing a small, superficial lip cut and a cracked canine tooth.
03/13/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mobile Equipment mechanic cut left pinkie finger while removing metal shards from HiVac truck metal coupler. Shard cut through leather glove, requiring first aid and medical attention. Employee went t...
12/23/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost Employee slipped and fell outside while walking in snow / ice conditions. EE fell to EE's buttocks, experiencing mild back and leg pain. EE received initial first aid and on 12/25/2016 went to the ER...
07/30/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Two employees were involved in cutting a HiVac hose with a carpet knife. One employee was finishing his cut when the second employee reached over to stabilize the hose. The knife slipped, cutting the...
12/20/2014 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None The plant coal mill system sustained an internal fire to the upper bag house. During normal operations the mill pressure unexpectedly increased, causing the engineered pressure relief vents to deploy...
10/06/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 162d lost Mechanic was installing a flow meter in a truck using two pipe wrenches, sustaining a right shoulder strain. The incident was treated with 1st aid measures until a 2/5/2015 Independent Medical Examina...
09/12/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Welder / Repairman was replacing tube sheets in bag house. During positioning and installation, suffered a minor low back muscle strain. The incident was treated with first aid measures until 9/18/201...
06/10/2014 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 2d restricted Chronic back condition aggravated by stationary sitting in a one hour meeting (6/5/2014), resulting in muscle spasms. Diagnosis of minor aggravation of underlying condition 6/10/2014.
05/27/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 274d lost Failure to control equ/roller
06/21/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading cement into rail cars; lifted top railcar lid and strained lower back. The lid was an older, heavy style lid and the employee was using improper body positioning / technique. The...
08/08/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 119d restricted EE opened heavy equipment compartment door, felt popping sensation and pain in R shoulder. First aid until 11/20/2012; confirmation of positive MRI for minor shoulder tear.
05/08/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to slide a liner when it moved unexpectedly and caught his finger. There were no broken bones and no stitches required.
11/22/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was climbing down from a forklift when he slipped in the mud. This caused him to loose his grip and hit the forklift with his side.
11/18/2011 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE reports that he has been having discomfort in his left elbow for the last seven months. He went to a physician and received treatment for tennis elbow.
11/01/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing a lamp in a light fixture. When he placed his hand on the fixture some dust was dislodged and got in his eye. He went to the Dr. and received a prescription for his eye.
09/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 196d lost EE was assisting in cleaning up material with a vacuum truck. He had attached a rope to the end of the hose and wrapped the other end around his hand. When the hose moved it pulled the rope attached t...
08/12/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was driving a track mobile when he hit a bump and began to feel discomfort in his back. EE went to chiropractor had his back adjusted and was released with no restrictions and no lost days.
04/29/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost EE was in a man basket when the mast stuck momentarily then released causing a jarring to the employee. EE did not receive medical treatment until 5/10/11 when he was referred to a chiropractor.
10/10/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE states that while he was working on a tire jam he was holding his flashlight in his mouth. He cracked a front top tooth when he bit down. EE did not report medical treatment until returning from la...
07/18/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE states that while he was vacuuming in the grate cooler his elbow started hurting. There was no bump or fall just pain. EE did not report medical treatment until returning from layoff on 3/2/2011.
06/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was exiting the shop through the large roll up door. He stated that he felt something get in his eye like a piece of dust. He instinctively rubbed his eye which cause the piece of metal dust to emm...
02/08/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting with metabo. The cutting disk wedged and kicked back. The power tool fell and then cut his left leg below the knee. Wound was cleaned and he received six stitches to close the wound. EE...
04/11/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 104d restricted EE states that he was using a pry bar to clear blockage in a chute. When he stepped back from the chute he hit his elbow on the handrail. He was diagnosed with a contused elbow.
10/03/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 63d lost, 41d restricted EE was using a 1 inch ratchet to turn a bolt which raises a coal mill tire. The ratchet failed causing a jolt to his neck and back.
07/22/2008 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 65d restricted The employee was pushing a coal reject hopper through a doorway when one of the wheels caught throwing the cart sideways. This resulted in the employees left ring finger being smashed between the cart...
07/21/2008 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted This incident was not discovered to be a work related incident until 8/28/2008. The EE cannot point to any particular incident, just that he noted that his back was tight after working in the preheat...
07/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was using a shovel to clean up a rock spill. He could not point to any particular incident that caused his injury but only had problems the next morning when he got out of bed.
06/20/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted EE was attempting to lift a vibrator on to a rail car when he strained his lower back.
06/18/2008 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was drilling a cardox port on the preheat tower when some dust came out of the hole and fell inside his hot coat.
04/02/2008 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 41d lost, 18d restricted EE states that he was unplugging a silo discharge with a chipping gun when he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder.
03/18/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE states that while grinding a flange on the shop table, he got something in his left eye. He states that he was wearing his safety glasses and a face shield at the time. The incident did not require...
01/30/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted EE was lifting a bucket of rubble while cleaning the tower. When he lifted the bucket to hand to another employee he stretched and twisted resulting in pain to the lower back.
01/25/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost EE was in the process of tearing out old refractory inside the preheater tower using an air powered chipping gun (rivet buster). As EE was pushing the rivet buster into the refractory the bit broke ca...
01/24/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE states that he was repairing a heater in the electrical shop. He was holding up a burned out heating element with a pair of pliers while removing the bracket. When he gripped the element a piece of...
11/25/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 40d restricted EE was installing a water bottle on the water cooler when he felt a cramp in his right bicep. He later noticed that his bicep had a bulge in it. Surgery was performed and it was determined that EE had...
10/11/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 21d lost, 3d restricted EE states that he was climbing the ladder on to the CAT 777D Haul truck. As he reached the fourth step he missed the handrail and fell back landing on his tail bone. He suffered a broken vertabrae in...
07/21/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The EE was bending over to use a vacuum hose to pick up dust, when he felt a sharp pain in his back.
07/18/2007 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE began to feel pain in his chest. An ambulance was summoned and the EE was transported to a local hospital. Medical Professional diagnosis did not indicate occupational accident or illness.
05/31/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EE states stepped down off boom truck and lower back started hurting. EE did not require medical attention until 6/18/07.
04/21/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was backing a CAT 777 haul truck and hit the 992 loader boom with the left top corner of the bed. This caused the haul truck to stop suddenly, causing the EE discomfort in his neck. The EE did not...