Hercules Cement LP — Accidents

Total: 338 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/17/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost Medical condition unbeknownst to the EE (heart-related issue) EE was standing against a wall in Finish Mill Bldg, was not involved in any job activitiy at time of event - felt faint & blacked out fal...
12/31/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost EE was on job of opening up kiln hood all day--entailed wrenching or burning off bolts. Near end of day EEs R elbow started hurting-in looking was red/swollen. EE went home, saw something & dug it o...
12/11/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 7d lost EE had RTW in light duty capacity from previous injury 3/9/09--was assigned to indoor painting of 9'x15' block room using paint roller & 3&4"" paint brushes--EE alleges that painting activity performe...
12/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted EE alleges that act of getting into and out of maintenance PU truck (Chevy Silverado) not equipped w/running board resulted in recurring sciatic type pain radiating from right buttock to right calf....
11/10/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EE was standing on a 2-step stepstool to access area to change oil bypass hose - EE alleges that in twisting 2.5' to right to reach for an adjustable wrench he'd laid on framework of 210M HaulPak that...
11/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 13d restricted 2 EEs were @#9 Elevator to move head shaft that had slipped, could not get lower section of oil pan guard out-was wedged between large sprocket and casing. EEs manipulated guard far enough down to pl...
10/10/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted EE was walking to the rear of the vac-truck and into the north bay load-out (cement silo) area--EE tripped on what he surmises was the grating for drainage upon entry to the bay and fell to ground on...
07/30/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Plant was having probs w/flow of gyp (quality poor)-kept choking in chute. To clear this, EE had to poke mtl in a downward motion using a 3' pointed pry bar. Problem persisted for 10 hr period fairl...
06/23/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 10d restricted EE was assisting drill operator in loading new drill rods onto IR DM45E--EE had attached lifting device to rod & jib hoist but as rods were drawn up they were snagging on 4x4s they were laying on. As...
06/08/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 230d lost EE was assigned to clean up spillage in blending bin pump pit by using a long handled shovel to put mtl in 5 gal bucket. EE then carried up narrow stairway (12 steps)-EE did this task on/off over peri...
05/31/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE was using an 8# sledge hammer to loosen syngyp that had become hung up in the box in order to improve flow. In swinging hammer, EE felt pain in groin area.
05/22/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 32d lost, 39d restricted EE was detailed to work on horizontal belt-on approach to work area & walking down slight incline, EE stepped on NE side of floor grating used for clean-up. Grating is secure but sits approx 1-1.5""...
05/14/2009 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE (1of4) was on 3rd fl of Mill bldg operating hoist as part of process in changing bucket elevator chain links-end of shift came to ground level to see how rest of team was progressing--standing appr...
05/13/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 33d lost, 25d restricted Two EEs on OT were to use VacTruck to clean under #3 clinker cooler. Near end of OT shift, 2' of mtl was left--instead of getting more hose, EE stood on hose, bracing body against cooler fan housing i...
04/15/2009 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None At 8PM CROs alerted of main baghouse fan trip via PLC PC cntrl sys-2 plnt electricians responded to check cause-in opening E. door to Main Baghouse MCC electricians observed room filled w/black smoke-...
03/16/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was operator of a ""Guzzler"" suck truck tasked to suction out inside of a hopper. Prior to entry, employee had secured hose on outside of hopper to prevent movement, but realized he needed...
03/09/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 187d lost, 8d restricted EE alleges that activity of climbing a fixed ladder to flip a floodgate for a silo resulted in exacerbation of previous injury 3/8/09. In actuality, medical records indicate a new injury, a superior...
02/06/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 11d restricted Employee had to climb 2 fixed ladders in order to access head pulley of choked stacker belt to apply belt dressing. Performed action 4 times (up/down) throughhout 5-hr period. 2nd trip heard knees ""...
08/13/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working at #2 packing machine bagging cement. A bag had landed in the cheek/support area improperly and he had to correct prior to filling. In reaching down to right the bag, he contacted...
08/02/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 46d lost, 19d restricted Employee was walking up stairs to finish mill dust collectors when he heard left knee ""pop"" - reported but continued to work indicating no discomfort - claims that addtional movement of knee while p...
05/23/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee states that hearing loss is result of occupation as bagger of cement. Confirmatory Auditory Evaluation results in loss of greater than 10% - PA requirement for compensability. Claim accepte...
04/29/2008 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 30d lost, 13d restricted Employee was working under primary crusher (A2-belt) to clear mtl. spillage. Had not heard communication that maint. mech would be ""blowing down"" bars in crusher. Dust was generated into A2-belt a...
03/31/2008 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None HOTWORK hired for curing of refractory. 10AM Alternate Energy vaporizer pressurized, leak checked and lit-then Hotwork burners lit. Fittings checked on vapor outlet & inlet lines. 10:15AM Hercules...
03/30/2008 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None HOTWORK (D843) contracted for curing of refractory. High capacity vaporizer converts LP to a gas for use in their heating systems. Equip was set up, leak checked, then lit & operating for 1hr. 9:30am...
03/26/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Reported 7/8/08 - employee was wearing a harness / retractable lanyard system when tasked to shovel material from flat roof of coal screw bldg. (outage OT) - claims that action of retractable lanyard...
03/18/2008 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted Employee was in process of cleaning up tools/materials at end of shift. He had unknowingly placed his foot between 4 bolts that secured a cap/lid on floor. As he twisted to right to retrieve a tug-it...
02/01/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost Employee was tasked with checking and documenting the water level at east dam. It had rained excessively (1.25"") that day. In performing task, employee slipped on wet 2A mod, went to catch self, an...
12/06/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee arrived early morn 12/5 to clear material from clinker cooler-worked inside until 5:45 AM, ate breakfast 8 AM, then proceeded to norm job of forklift op rest of shift. Washing up, shower wat...
10/24/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted Using long bar to throw SK Valve; hand position extreme end of bar. When valve thrown bar came back and pinched right ring finger between bar and handrail. Corrective actions: pad bar, shorten bar or...
10/01/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Close quarters in which to maneuver. Function shut down to repair leak in cooler.
08/28/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 1d restricted Ascending stairs in labor shanty. Right foot slipped on concrete as left foot lifted body twisted.
08/27/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Bent down to attach west drag cable to motor; stood up and experienced back pain. No specific cause.
08/14/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Using ballpeen hammer to drive out connecting link RC160-4 roller chain. Piece of pin sheared off and entered right thumb.
07/14/2007 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 186d lost, 43d restricted Cleaning clinker spill in mill utilizing wheelbarrow to remove debris. Due to possible hole in floor wheelbarrow twisted. In attempt not to lose load employee twisted left knee.
06/25/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Pulling & tugging to remove 94 lb. filled cement bag jammed on conveyor belt. Initially filed as first aid; did not request medical treatment until 10/07.
06/20/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost Employee complained of shoulder pain due to excessive shoveling of mud and debris. Excess build up of debris due to lack prior shift. Injury an exacerbation, aggravation of previous work injuries to s...
06/04/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Full bag (94 lbs.) of cement turned and became jammed on packing machine. Employee pushed, pulled in attempt to free bag. Felt pop in left shoulder.
05/08/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee dismounted drill to check second hole and remove rock from top of hole. Slipped on terrain and in trying to catch himself sustained injury to left wrist.
05/01/2007 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Descending steps from P & H and Cleveland crane respectively when he felt pain, pop of left knee.
04/12/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 73d lost, 7d restricted No new or specific injury, event or incident sited by employee. Recurrence same problem years ago. Past treatment for ""trigger finger"" and Derka Vein Syndrome.
01/29/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee alleges that when exiting the fuel truck by stepping off the running board to ground level he twisted his right knee. Truck has right side grab bar - driver's side. He descended with body twi...
01/06/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Closing driver's side door of pick-up truck, slamed door on right hand which was between door and frame.
10/17/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Using high power water gun (Woma 400 PSI) to remove material buildup on #3 tower slope. EE twisted to straighten Woma gun hose; slipped and fell on wet dust covering deck.
09/12/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 126d lost, 49d restricted Shoveling: sharp pain left shoulder
08/04/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting lids off 55 gal. drums. While moving drum, EE cut thumb on sharp edge. EE was not wearing hand protection as instructed. Temporary summer EE (student).
06/20/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost Working with two other employees to change #7 cement collar drive reducer. Knee swelled and became painful
06/12/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 66d lost, 14d restricted Tightening flange bolts after installing new gaskets. Dur to location of the valves work area restricted. Employees have to stretch/reach over pipe line to do task.
03/22/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 21d lost, 7d restricted using yard loader to push up clinker: D: bin. Wind blew dust curtain into loader. tangling it with left mirror. Employee parked loader and climbed down ladder to push curtain back and untangle it from...
03/07/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost WALKING FROM REPAIR CAGE WITH GREASE GUN TO GREASE COOLER FAN. TRIPPED ON MILL BALL BURIED IN DUST SIDE OF #3 COAL MILL.
02/27/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Replacing drive bolts #3 mill fan. Retightening base bolts w/wrench. As torquing felt pull on left torso. To tighten bolts you must lean over the drive shaft from the north side.