Essroc Cement Corp - Bessemer PA — Accidents

Total: 99 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/23/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 53d restricted Employee was walking through the plant on a roadway and slipped on ice. The employee tried to catch their fall and was carrying items in both hands. The thumb of the employee contacted the ground, cau...
02/08/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee opened lid to collect a clinker sample and dust blew into the his face and into eyes. Eyes were immediately flushed and then went to an Optomotrist on the following day. The employee received...
02/02/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted Employee was walking over to position a shale cart and slipped on ice. This caused the employee to fall onto a concrete pad at the bottom of steps by S1 counterweight. The employee suffered a fracture...
01/05/2009 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Loader Operator was trying to shift the loader from reverse to forward. Operator's hand slipped off the shift lever and struck the dash of loader. This caused a contusion on the left pinky finger requ...
06/04/2008 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost The injured employee was walking up stairs and felt a sharp pain in his groin area.
05/20/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 16d restricted The injured employee was using a bar to free up material when the material broke free he struck himself in the ribs causing a contusion.
05/19/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured employee was drilling a frame support as part of maintenance work when a dust particle entered his eye behind his safety glasses. The particle was removed by an Optometrist.
05/07/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 81d lost, 15d restricted The injured employee fell forward when he stepped into hole where a section of floor grating had been recently removed by a contractor.
12/19/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted The injured was struck by the handle weights of the #14 mill m-pump flapper handle which he had not secured well during maintenance. He suffered a broken left index finger, received prescriptions and...
12/18/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured slipped on ice and fell cracking two floating ribs on the right side. No lost time or restrictions. Prescription for pain was issued.
09/16/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured was stripping wire with a utility knife which slipped cutting his left thumb requiring 8 stitches to repair the laceration.
08/03/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured was checking air flow on the Cat 988 loader when he contacted the unit's operating fan, lacerating his right ring and middle finger. Required stitches and pain medication; no lost time.
05/01/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was removing a ball stud from steering arm of Waabco haul trk, when it came free & fell striking the injured in the mouth knocking 2 top incisor and 1 top biscupid tooth out of socket.
05/24/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted The injured was working on the first pier of kiln #5, when he stepped down from the pier and twisted his right ankle. The injured was restricted on 5/30/06.
04/11/2006 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost EE struck left leg against steel saftey step at #4 kiln 2nd piece lacerating leg. Due to injured leg vascular disease, the wound became infected requiring RX's upon Dr. visit on 4/27/06. Addendum: Th...
04/10/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None INJURED WAS PLACING BRICK TO RE-LINE #4 KILN. HE BUMPED THE STACKED BRICKS ADJACENT TO HIS POSITION & CAUGHT HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE BRICKS. THIS FRACTURED HIS LEFT RING FINGER, REQUIRING A S...
04/04/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Injured was removing stone chunks from belt line throughout shift. Injured developed back pain after rest - lumbar strain. Doctor restricted injured's duty and issued prescription medication.
03/17/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was checking bolt size on palletizer bag flapper, while another EE powered down and locked out equipment. When power was disconnected, the flapper closed and caught left index finger. Injured...
03/15/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was struck by steel plate while cleaning in #4 kiln elevator pit, right knee contusion. Dr. issued prescription anit-inflamatory. Injured attempted to remove plate from material.
03/02/2006 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 250d lost EE was standing 10' inside #5 kiln when 10 lb. piece of coating which had been deemed stable, fell hitting his hard hat resulting in a concussion, teeth damage, and two small superficial scratches on...
01/17/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted EE WAS ASSISTING TIRE CONTRACTOR WITH REPLACING SPACER RING ON HAUL TRUCK TIRE WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT FOREARM. DOCTOR RESTRICTED DUTY AND ISSUED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
08/24/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE WAS CLEANING TOP OF #16 SEPARATOR WHEN DUST ENTERED RIGHT EYE. EYE SWELLED SHUT AFTER FLUSHING. EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR TREATED WITH BENADRYL INJECTION AND RESTRICTED EE TO CLEAN ENVIRONMENT.
07/26/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted The injured was opening #4 kiln cleanout door at back end; a fan was in the way keeping door from opening fully. Injured scraped left forearm on rusty/ dirty door edge. Fan was moved. Although scrape...
06/23/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Closing kiln #4 drop hopper door by hand rather than using winch. Pulled muscle in rib cage. Restricted duty for 5 days, prescriptions ordered.
05/17/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Removing transmission on company pick up and strained lower back. Injured is restricted no lifting or bending for 7 days.
05/06/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted INJURED WAS TURNING A SLURRY VALVE TO CLOSED POSITION USING A PIPE WRENCH, AND STRAINED LOWER LEFT BACK. TREATING PHYSICIAN RESTRICTED WORK ACTIVITY
04/11/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Injured was positioning brick conveyors in #4 kiln for annual brick work. Injured was put on medically restricted work.
01/04/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None REATTATCHING FLEX HOSE TO CEMENT(BUCK) TRAILER WHEN FLEX HOSE SPRANG BACK CAUSING COUPLER TO HIT EE IN MOUTH CHIPPING TWO TEETH REQUIRING PERMANENT CAPPING. EE GRABBED HOSE RATHER THAN COUPLER.
12/09/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS TAKING CLINKER SAMPLE. EE RAISED METAL DOOR, REACHED BEHIND TO OBTAIN SAMPLE SCOOP AND DOOR FELL ON RIGHT MIDDLE FINGERTIP.
11/16/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 65d restricted Injured twisted knee exiting #16 separator dr restricted duty starting 12-21-04.
10/21/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None INJURED WAS USING AN AIR LANCE TO HELP FLOW OF TYPE II CEMENT IN CHUTE. MATERIAL DROPPED FROM CHUTE INSTANTANEOUSLY SPLASHING ONTO INJURED'S FACE. F.B.'S BOTH EYES; CORNEAL SCRATCHES. RX ISSUED.
08/17/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted #4 kiln dust line was plugged. Insured was loosening bolts & nuts on line flanges.
08/16/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 93d restricted Positioning come-a-long on smackie at rapier dragline, dropped come-a-long and twisted right shoulder. dr restricted duty starting 12-20-04.
07/21/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was cutting leads to disconnect motor and knife tool slipped lacerating left hand requiring 10 stitiches.
07/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted INJURED WAS ASSISTING IN BOBCAT BUCKET CHANGE. AFTER SPRAYING LUBRICANT ON LEFT PIN, INJURED WALKED IN FRONT OF BUCKET NOT KNOWING RIGHT PIN HAD ALREADY BEEN REMOVED. BUCKET FELL STRIKING INJURED ON L...
04/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While relining #4 kiln with refractory brick, injured was caught between bricks injuring his right pinkcy finger. No loss time or restrictions.
03/28/2004 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted INJURED WAS USING COMPRESSION TOOL TO COMPACT RAM IN COOLER AND #5 KILN, AND DEVELOPED SWELLING IN HANDS. RESTRICTED DUTY FOR 1 WEEK AND PRESCRIPTIONS ISSUED.
03/26/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 264d lost Positioning one pipe against another onto fork lift, finger was pinched between two pieces of pipe.
09/23/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO VALUE FOUND None INJURED FELL WALKING UP STAIRS AND BRUISED LACERATED LEFT KNEE. INJURED WAS SEEN BY DOCTOR ON 9-29-03 AND WOUND BECAME INFECTED WITH PRESCRIPTION ISSUED FOR TREATMENT
08/05/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None INJURED TWISTED RIGHT KNEE STEPPING OFF PLATFORM. INJURY DID NOT IMPROVE - SAW DOCTOR 10-14-03 AND RECEIVED CORTISONE INJECTION TREATING INFLAMATION.
06/16/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted INJURED MOVED TWO SAMLL ROCKS AND 2""X4"" BOARD APPROX 3 FT TO SERVE AS A BUMPER BLOCK FOR WATER TRUCK. WHEN INJURED ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN UP FROM BENT POSITION HE HAD BACK PAIN.
05/28/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 248d lost INJURED WAS EXITING LUNCH ROOM AND SLIPPED ON PIECE OF GARBAGE ON FLOOR PULLING MUSCLE IN BACK. RESTRICTED DUTY FOR 7 DAYS AND PRESCRIPTIONS ISSUED FOR PAIN AND MUSCLE RELAXERS; THERAPY SCHEDU LED.
04/05/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted INJURED WAS STEPPING OVER SAFETY CHAIN WITH LT. HAND BALANCING ON CHAIN, CHAIN END RELEASED CAUSING INJURED TO FALL TO THE GROUND. DR. SAW EE ON 4/9/03 AND RESTRICTED INJURED.
02/24/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 20d restricted WORKER WAS ENGAGED IN MOVING STEEL PANELS TO THE ROOF OF DUST COLLECTOR, AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
02/11/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None INJURED WAS DRIVING A KEY INTO A DRIVE SPROCKET WITH A 10 LB SLEDGE HAMMER, AND HE STRUCK HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER WITH THE HAMMER S HAND. LACERATION REQUIRED SIX STITCHES TO CLOSE.
12/11/2002 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted INJURED LIFTED UP AND LOADED WHEEL BARROW WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING UP STONE BELT AREA & STRAINED HIS SHOULDER. COMPANY PHYSICIAN RESTRICTED ACTIVITY FOR TWO WEEKS.
11/11/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 80d lost, 49d restricted INJURED STRAIN SHOULDER WHILE LOADING FLAT STEEL SHEETING INTO PICKUP TRUCK WITH ANOTHER EE INJURED TRIPPED WHILE CARRYING MATERIAL. INJURED WAS RESTRICTED IN WORK ACTIVITY, BUT LOST NO TIME P ER DR.
10/03/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BASE BOLTS ON DRAGLINE DRUM DRIVER PINION PEDESTAL WHILE LAYING ON FLOOR ON BACK. RESTRICTED WORK ACTIVITY, AND PRESCRIPTIONS ISSUED.
10/02/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE CLEANING BULL GEAR ON 650 DRAGLINE. THE INJURED CONTACTED ADJACENT DRAG DRUM WITH AN UNKNOWN SHARP EDGE LACERATIME BASE OF RIGHT THUMB REQUIRING STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND, WAS WEARING THIC K RUBBE...
06/19/2002 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 12d restricted INJURED ATTEMPTED TO MOVE A WHEEL BARROW FILLED WITH CLEANED UP SPILLAGE; HE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE WHEEL BARROW FROM THE SIDE RATHER THAN STRAIGHT ON. REPORTED INJURY ON 6/27/02.