Imerys Lompoc Plant — Accidents

Total: 283 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/14/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Were replacing a bad sprocket following troubleshooting of a gearbox. Removed the 4 bolts from the mounting plate, chain slipped and motor & gearbox fell. The falling equipment impacted the IW left pi...
08/07/2024 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted Lab technician was sitting, entering data at a computer in the lab, when they received a spider bite to their lower right back. Bite developed a bad skin reaction consisting or redness, blistering, it...
04/21/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Vacuum Truck was being driven around a corner when the truck tipped over, landing on its passenger side in & against a berm. Resulted in a broken tibia and fibula in left leg.
02/20/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 144d lost Miner was completing pre-start inspection and as miner climbed up to the cab miner's hand slipped off of the hand hold and miner fell approximately 2' to the ground.
01/16/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 362d lost Employee was cleaning a screw as part of janitor cleaning task they tried to clean it thoroughly and used their hand to clean further and they cut the tip of their middle finger, left hand they then w...
09/11/2022 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 80d restricted employee was sealing a product bag with the a heat seal when their right finger tip made contact with the heated surface, burning their right finger tip.
06/26/2022 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Worker was turning on a VFD. When the electrician engaged the switch EE saw a flash and heard a loud bang. The breaker worked and arc was inside cabinet. Previously during a maintenance work a panel w...
04/15/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 145d restricted On 4/12/2022 an employee was walking around the corner of a bench in the lab and they didn't see a rug that was on the ground. The employee tripped and fell, and landed on their arm. on 4/15/2022 the...
03/22/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost employee got their finger caught between a wheel and a wheel chock causing a laceration on the middle finger of the right hand.
12/21/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost Condensation on driver side step
05/20/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 45d restricted Employee was riding as a passenger in a Polaris Ranger UTV. The UTV tipped over onto it's right side hitting the ground; jarring the passenger which caused a right shoulder dislocation. On May 21st e...
04/28/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Contracted employee tripped on a piece of metal in the fabrication shop as they were stepping away from a push cart, where they were inspecting some test/instructional welds. When the individual fell...
12/07/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted While employee was handling 33lb bags of product, employee felt soreness/pain in back from repetitive handling of bags.
09/29/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted The injured EE was adjusting the width of the forks on the fork truck. EE reported feeling discomfort in EE's lower back. After self-care didn't improve the situation EE was advised to restrict EE's m...
08/19/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was climbing off of the electrical bucket truck when they made the transition from the access ladder to the ground the employee reported that they twisted their ankle. The employee received c...
05/04/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted While employee was picking up the 50 lbs bags off the floor to stack them on the pallet the employee complained of pain at the back of shoulder. The employee was diagnosed with a muscle strain and hav...
11/08/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted Operator was moving a load of D.E. when they slid on a haulroad and the truck impacted a berm. The operator was jostled in the cab and received first aid injuries. The operator was re-seen by the PLHC...
09/26/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 15d lost, 59d restricted I.W. sat down on the Rippers of the Case Loader during EE's conversation with another emp. The loader rippers hydraulic pressure was suddenly released and the rippers dropped to the floor while the I....
07/09/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was lifting bags of off spec material into a dumpster and felt a pop in the neck. EE's neck started to get stiff and the pain started to increase. EE contacted the supervisor, went to the cli...
05/17/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 9d restricted Employee complained of having pain in elbow due to repetitive motion while performing the task of shoveling material into a kiln feed hopper. This was counted as a first aid until June 5th when the em...
08/21/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted EE was entering an overseas container to prepare to load with product. The loading dock plate did not extend properly. EE lifted the loading plate flap with hand to reposition the load plate and susta...
07/20/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 330d lost Kinyon employee performing work on 5th level deck of the 7 system stepped backwards falling through the Humphrey Manlift deck opening, falling approx. 11ft to the deck below.
01/01/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 230d lost, 100d restricted EE was removing damaged bags of finished product from the 2AP conveyor. EE stepped backward while holding a 50# in hands. EE tripped and fell to the floor and the bag landed on right shoulder. Note -...
09/25/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The lime slurry system plugged up. Employee shut the system down and performed lock out procedure. When employee opened the slurry line, hot slurry came in contact with both wrists above the glove cuf...
04/29/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost EE was using the SteelWeld Shear to cut metal pieces to make a machine guard. When EE activated the foot pedal on the machine, EE's hand was in position under the clamp to hold the metal. EE's right...
01/27/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted EE was walking to the office and tripped on the steps leading to the main office entry. EE fell and landed on left knee. The case became reportable on Monday, January 30, 2017 when EE was assigned mod...
07/16/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost EE felt knee pop after operating the front end loader and walking around.
07/02/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a hammer and chisel to drive a counter weight off a motor shaft. When striking the chisel with the hammer, the hammer slipped off the chisel and struck employee's left thumb.
06/26/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted EE adjusted an out of position 50# bag of finished product on the 2AP slip plate area. When stepping down from the slip plates, approximately 30"" to the floor, EE twisted left knee.
05/09/2016 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None EE was moving Caterpillar Dozer #8177 heading South near F4 South Pond when EE heard a pop. EE exited the cabin and noticed smoke coming from the battery compartment. EE called for assistance and att...
03/18/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted EE was packing 50# bags of finished product at the Haver system. The bags were filled with light density material so EE pushed on the bags to help them convey to the palletizer. EE felt right shoulder...
02/08/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was removing 50# bags of finished product that had become jammed on the belt conveyor line of 4AP. The equipment was locked out. EE reached over the incline to clear bags when EE caught EE's right...
05/28/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 154d restricted Employee was operating a fork lift and turned to look behind when he moved the truck in reverse. While still seated in the lift truck, he turned around to look forward when he felt a sharp pain in the...
05/04/2015 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was operating Guzzler truck #8757. EE was driving on a recently watered road surface. When the truck travelled from the wet road to a dry road, the truck fish tailed. EE lost control and the truck...
02/19/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 250d lost, 201d restricted Employee was clearing fifty pound bags of product from the conveyor line. The bags had become 'jammed' on the #2 AP packer conveyor line. When moving a bag, employee fell forward and struck his head o...
09/22/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 228d lost Employee was installing an eleven inch diameter rotary seal valve. While pushing on the valve to position it into place, employee felt a pop and pull in his right ankle. Employee was seen by a physici...
09/08/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee complained of low back pain. Employee felt the back pain was due to repeated bending and lifting of bulk hoses during the previous day of work as a Bulk Operator.
08/13/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted After dismounting an A-Frame ladder, employee stepped back and tripped on a pallet of empty production bags. Employee fell backwards and his right elbow struck the concrete floor.
07/14/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE was climbing a portable platform to access the Haver packing deck (approx. 40"" high) when he lost grip, slipped and fell backward. The fall caused sprains and strains to ee hands and left leg and...
07/11/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 66d lost, 380d restricted EE was riding #6 dry man lift (vertical belt conveyor) to 6PL sample port when the man lift jerked due to a vacuum hose temporarily caught between a man lift platform and the floor opening. The injury...
06/15/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Employee was walking out of the Powder Mill lunch room. When he stepped down from the porch, he felt a sharp pain in his left lower back.
06/10/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Employee was removing a flexible conduit connection to make a repair. While using a pipe wrench to turn a fitting, the wrench slipped and his right little finger struck the conveyor frame next to the...
06/07/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted After shoveling spillage at the ground of the crushing and screening plant, employee was walking up to his front end loader when he felt back pain.
05/13/2014 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 1:45 pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 a brush fire was reported at the Lompoc Mine. The brush fire occurred in a vegetated part of the property, but not in an active working area of the mi...
12/09/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost EE was checking the hose connection for location PP113. EE stepped onto a five inch diameter bulk hose and twisted his ankle.
11/05/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE was attempting to connect a short section of flexible four inch bulk hose to a rail car. The hose section was short which made it less flexible. When ee attempted to bend the hose into the connecti...
10/19/2013 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None The Hitachi Excavator (EX1100) Operator observed a fire in the engine compartment. The operator climbed out of the vehicle, maintaining a safe distance from the fire. A 9-1-1 call was made and MSHA wa...
10/14/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Lift Truck Operator, EE, was loading a truck with pallets of finished product. Seven foot by two foot 2x4 wood braces, weighing about thirty pounds each, are used to stabilize the load. EE picked up t...
07/09/2013 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was bench testing a reactor 'G' valve to find out if it had proper clearances around the seating area. He was using a sheet of paper held over the valve seat while the valve plunger was open....
06/12/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on his back under the 2 A/P split plates. As he rolled over, material on his jacket sleeve fell into his right eye.