HARLEYVILLE MINE & PLANT — Accidents

Total: 170 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/06/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted While lifting the bed of a gator to check the oil an employee felt a pain in his stomach.
02/24/2010 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a minor fire started when a piece of heated metal was discharged from a belt magnet into a plastic collection bin. The piece of metal was likely coming from a plastics shredder, where it w...
12/04/2009 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost An Industrial Designer, employed by Tegron Industrial Automation, apparently opened an MCC disconnect and alleges to have received an arc flash burn while measuring for a control transformer. He appa...
12/01/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted Employee was shoveling material when a jackhammer, which was propped near by,fell and struck him on the foot.
07/28/2009 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee was found unresponsive in office trailer. No work related incident occurred. Coroner's report stated employee had heart attack.
06/15/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 215d lost, 50d restricted Employee was walking down a flight of stairs when he lost his footing and fell coming to rest on the landing below. He fell approximately 10 feet down the stairs.
05/23/2009 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Oil leaked out of the HGG due to pooled oil in HGG combustion chamber caused by pumping oil into the HGG, the oil not burning and extended pumping time. **Excessive oil had pooled at the Hot Gas Gener...
05/07/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using cutting torch and molten metal ran down sleeve, into glove.
04/18/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was inspecting 8t carrier deck. Lifted engine cover but failed to use cover rod to hold engine cover up. Engine cover slipped out of his hand and fell on his left hand. Fractured 3 fingers.
02/16/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE sustained chipped tooth resulting from being struck by ratchet handle he was using to apply force to loosen nut on bolt.
11/24/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Replacing sheet of steel liner inside the VRM using a come-along and prybar. The sheet shifted pinching mechanic's hand between steel frame and door frame.
11/08/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was using pry bar and felt sudden pain in lower back
10/13/2008 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted Employee was using a drill on the ID Stack railing for modifications to be made. When drilling, the drill caught in the hole and twisted. The employee reported the incident as a first aid, but request...
06/30/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 34d restricted Employee was loosening a fitting on a 2"" pipe and noticed a pain in his lower back. Employee contacted medical provider by phone and was given home care instructions. The employee called again on 7/5...
12/11/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a razor knife to cut a belt in order to put in a new splice. While using a framing square to guide the knife, the knife slipped and lacerated the employee's thumb.
10/31/2007 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a hot spot in the precal coal fines bin that was stirred up. The stirring conditions were created when attempts were made to withdraw the hot material to the HGG and when the Pre-Cal Coal Mi...
08/30/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee performing new task, utilizing the wrong tool for the job.
08/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted Employee was checking an air slide on a silo to make sure it was not plugged up. While doing so he notice the pin had backed out of the cylinder head that operates the gate that feeds the air slide....
08/09/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted Employee tripped exiting a bobcat. His foot became caught between the bobcat's bucket and frame, resulting in a sprained ankle.
04/15/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Technician was straightening fender on d-11 using 20 lb sledge hammer. As technicim was making a downward blow w/hammer. the head struck the suppressiom system on the d-11 caught the handle to come to...
02/03/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee tripped on plastic banding, while unloading a box, and fell on floor (same level).
12/24/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting banding when knife slipped and struck hand.
11/26/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee strained back while removing dust collector bags.
08/05/2006 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Preliminary investigation indicates a mechanical failure caused material to come in contact with the precalciner housing, igniting the fire. It appears the fire suppression system was triggered but f...
03/29/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee's fingers caught in closing hinged door.
03/07/2006 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was adjusting motion switch on #1 cooler drive when he looked up and leaking clinker dust blew behind his safety glasses (prescription with side shields) and in eye. Was seen by medical doct...
11/18/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was closing clinker gate and smashed finger against frame.
09/19/2005 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost Employee complained of chest pains near the end of his shift and was instructed to rest for a few minutes. After a short rest employee returned to normal activities. Approximately 10 minutes later e...
08/02/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped in grinding aid area and rolled right ankle.
07/28/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working in building under construction when contractor's aerial work platform had to be moved due to engine malfunction. Engine was blown which emitted heavy exhaust smoke in work area....
07/09/2005 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Preliminary investigations indicate that residual heat from the kiln caused plastic residue to catch fire in the tower. The system possibly went positive forcing the flames into the CDF screw and wei...
07/06/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Got hot clinker dust in right eye causing corneal burns and abrasions. Eye was cleaned and patched for 24 hours. Company was unaware that employee was given prescription drops until 1/19/06.
03/22/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Worker reported back pain while lifting a bag of mortar.
12/16/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was lifting a steel plate off the ground. The employee felt a minor burning in his back. He report the incident to his supervisor but did not get medical treatment until late January 20...
09/02/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE WALKING ON GROUND LEVEL CONCRETE FLOOR IN PACKHOUSE, EMPLOYEE INTENDED TO STEP-UP TO NEXT LEVEL. EE MISJUDGED HIS STEP HEIGHT & STUMBLED FORWARD, STRIKING HIS LT. WRIST AGAINST A SHARP EDGE OF M...
07/28/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 34d lost, 6d restricted Employee was accessing front end loader and reported a ""pop"" in his knee. Employee was sent to doctor and returned to work the same day withouth restriction. Employee's knee did not seem to heal a...
07/09/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee stepped across a hose before climbing up a ladder. When he came down he stepped on the hose, became unbalanced and he came down with all his weight on the side of his right foot causing him...
07/03/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 225d lost Removing and putting on access ports on preheater tower causing lumbar strain. DID NOT BEGIN LIGHT DUTY OR PHYSICAL THERAPY UNTIL 07/23/04 THUS THE REASON FOR REPORTING IT NOW.
06/07/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee had completed cleaning the preheater. As he removed his face shield, dust from his hard hat fell into his left eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses with side shields; however, material...
06/03/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cleaning preheater tower when hot material got between his gloves and shirt sleeve, burning each of his wrists.
02/19/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 333d lost On 02/19/04, ee reported to supervisor that he had backed the dozer into a small depression causing the dozer to jerk. The ee began to feel pain & numbness in his shoulder & arm. He did not feel he...
01/10/2004 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 37d lost, 30d restricted The employee drove a D8 dozer off a quarry bench. At the time no injuries where reported except a buised leg and sore shoulder. The employee was examined at a local hospital with no injuries found....
06/24/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None INSPECTING PREHEATER AIR CANNONS FOR INLEAK AIR. IAR CANNON FIRED. HOT DUST BLEW OUT OF CRACK ONTO EMPLOYEE'S ARM.
05/14/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None MOVING COUPLING TO INSPECT COUPLING GRIDS - CUT LITTLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.
04/22/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None LIFTING THE 25 LB-3 WEIGHT OVER HEAD TO CALIBRATE B6 SCALE. PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK. (DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 5/19/03).
10/02/2002 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None TAKING CALCINATION SAMPLE OUT OF PREHEATER FEED PIPE. DID NOT ISOLATE VALVE. AIR CANNON SHOT BURNING HOT FEED ONTO EE.
09/15/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 15d restricted LIFTING 10' X 2' SECTION OF AIR SLIDE WITH THREE OTHER EMPLOYEES, HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK (WE WERE NOTIFIED ON 9/23/02).
08/26/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None CHANGING FILTER AT MARL 12 SILO DUST COLLECTOR. HOUSING AROUND FILTER HAD BROKEN. WHEN PULLING METAL HOUSING IT CAME OUT CUTTING EE'S WRIST.
07/25/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None FLOW TO CEMENT COOLER HAD BEEN MANUALLY SEALED; HOWEVER AMPS DID NOT DROP ON COMPUTER. EMPLOYEE WENT TO CHECK DISCHARGE PORT TO MAKE SURE FLOW HAP STOPPED. HE OPENED THE INLET PORT INSTEAD. (I NET IS...
06/17/2002 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS CUTTING A PIN OFF F33 BELT. SOMEONE TRIPPED OVER THE GAS LINE WHICH PULLED THE TORCH THAT WAS IN HIS RIGHT HAND DOWN ON HIS LEFT WRIST.