Lafarge Midwest Incorporated — Accidents

Total: 94 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/15/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped and fell into a sump hole injuring shoulder and back. Company was notified this was a medical injury on 12/19/2012.
09/13/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Process employee was attempting to de-head a drum using the Wizard Drum De-Header. As the employee was lifting the top off of the drum he realized that it had not been completely cut off. The employ...
01/17/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had sampled a waste fuel storage tank. He purged material into a bucket, and as he was walking, tripped on a pipe and splashed material that was in bucket into his right eye. Employee was se...
01/12/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was opening an overhead garage door. The door stuck and employee jerked upward to free the stuck door. He felt a pop in his upper back and then pain.
09/26/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee looking up at return roller on conveyor belt. Roller was slipping & located about 15' above employee. Roller knocked dust loose which irritated employee's left eye (safety glasses were in use...
08/22/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking down steps at truck terminal, as he reached the bottom he twisted his left leg and felt pain in his calf. Employee was using handrail, area was clean and clear of obstructions. 4...
06/16/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had face shield & prescription safety glasses on while using grinder. Dust & particles became airborne & irritated employee's eye. First aid was given & employee was taken to the doctor. Re...
04/03/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 150d restricted Employee was walking east of Punch Clock on a ground-level concrete walkway that has a handrail. It was raining heavily at the time. Employee's left leg slipped. Right arm caught handrail & temporaril...
11/29/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Two Contractor employees were driving railroad spikes when both employees swung hammers at the same time, pinching one employees left hand between the hammers. Result was a cut on the outside of the...
11/10/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Repairing kerosene space heater with fuel tank emptied before starting reapir work. Removed guards but forgot to unplug small space heater blower fan. While reaching down to pull hose hand slipped i...
10/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Solid object prevented Truck Terminal automated cement bin dishcharge gate from closing. Employee wearing safety glasses, dust mask + other PPE, attempted to close manual gate above automated gate. Ma...
07/27/2010 OTHER INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None A customer-hired truck driver arrived at the facility at 9:00 am. At 10:00 am, an employee found him unresponsive in his truck. Emergency Medical Services was called. Driver was deceased. Prelimin...
04/15/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was taking empty, crushed drums off of a roller conveyor and stacking them onto a pallet. As he lifted a drum, he felt a pop in his back followed by discomfort. He went to chiropractor who...
03/02/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Swinging a sledge hammer driving pins out of the primary crusher breaker chain - momentum twisted body around causing right knee to twist. Right after incident, EE reported feeing a ""pop"" sensation...
01/12/2010 FIRE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted Employee was trying to get warm near a Nat Gas Garbage Can Style Heater. When the employee turned away from the heater the reflective safety vest caught on fire. Employee used left hand to put out f...
11/17/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted Plant was screening clay. Due to wet weather the clay built-up inside transition hopper between 2 conveyor belts. Employee used a poking tool to remove the build-up from the hopper while the belts w...
09/16/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He got into his big haul truck & after he slammed the door he felt something get into his left eye. It was very irritating & he waited as long as he could before seeking treatment. He did not report t...
06/25/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted A plant millwright injured the middle finger of his left hand and the pinky finger of his right hand when placing replacement discharge screens in the Nordberg Raw Mill. The injury occurred at approxi...
03/19/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was pullling fish tape while installing new condiut - felt pain in shoulder. On Monday, 03/23/09 still having pain in shoulder went to Dr. Dr said no pulling or pushing. Employee to return...
02/20/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE used palm of hand to close a Cam lock fitting.EE reported to co-worker that it really hurt.EE did not file a first aid report. Co ruled not work related. EE had surgery on 5/15/09, not reported has...
09/30/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was pulling plastic standing on a metal bar to get better leverage for removing plastic. While pulling plastic out of the pan, his right foot slipped off the bar. While stepping down with le...
09/05/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted Employee went to move a 70lb gear box from bench to floor and strained shoulder. Though injury took place on 9/5/08 - did not go to doctor until 10/ 01 /08 when shoulder did not get better . Doctor p...
06/03/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None 3rd party driver for customer delivering fuel quality waste to Systech was walking back to his truck along a sloped gravel area. He lost his footing and apparently broke his ankle. Driver has over 5...
05/08/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a personnel blow off station to blow dust off of himself and clothing. Dust got into his right eye. Eye flushed immediately. Taken to the doctor's office, diagnosed with minor ""...
02/02/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was using a pry bar to remove mud buildup from a roll inside a rock spreader. A conveyor belt that runs thru the spreader was in operation when this was being performed. The employee did NOT...
01/21/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Installing brick (Kiln 1). When reaching for next brick, a brick fell from the pallet & landed on his left hand. He experienced pain & swelling in his left hand & was taken to dr. for x-ray. Dr. said...
08/23/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Relocating vibrator to west side of car hopper. Cut to index finger of right hand while moving vibrator. Presumedly on a sharp spot on door frame.
05/23/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was opening a rail car bottom cap when the cap suddenly broke loose causing the pipe wrench to strike him in the mouth, cracking a tooth.
07/12/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Employee was crossing a work area that was being cleaned and slipped on wet floor that resulted in a fall causing a sprain to his back, hip and elbow.
05/19/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was going restart a compressor. He was in a hurry and lost his balance. He stumbled forward and tried to run forward to catch himself. When he reached the point to where there is a 4"" ste...
05/01/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted EE was pushing drum into dumper carriage holding drum by the cut rim of the drum. The drum jerked suddenly lacerating his right palm. Medical treatment included 5 stitches to the palm of right hand a...
12/19/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee put the parifin wax back onto the hot plate after using it without turning the hot plate off. He then noticed it smoking and went to take it off. When he removed the wax, it flash set on hi...
11/02/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Developed a cough after inhaling fumes coming from Systech while loading railcars. Went to doctor on 11/4/05 and was released with no restrictions. Cough still existed so he saw a throat and lung spec...
09/23/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking along the railroad tracks checking rail cars when he stepped into a hole and twisted his right knee. He seen a doctor, but was released without any treatment. In February, it wa...
08/25/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing insulation from an electrical connection using a utility knife when the knife slipped and made a 3/4"" cut in the palm (near little finger) of the left hand. Employee was taken t...
07/11/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost After taking slurry sample, injured was exiting the slurry tank pit w/sample in left hand and right hand used for handrail. When he reached the top set of stairs, he fell forward striking his left kne...
03/03/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted EE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF CONDUIT WHILE LEANING OVER AND USING CHEST TO HELP HOLD SELF FOR MORE LEVERAGE WHEN EE FELT SOMETHING ""POP"". INJURY OCCURED ON 3/3/05 BUT DID NOT BECOME RESTRICTED DUTY UNT...
02/25/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 49d restricted INJURED & OTHER EMPLOYEE WERE ON BREAK IN THE GREEN AREA NEXT TO THE PAVILLION. THEY BEGAN WRESTLING ON THE GRASS. THEY BOTH FELL TO THE GROUND & INJURED'S LEFT LEG WAS BROKEN IN THE PROCESS.
02/06/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Pulling on a chain, he felt pain in lower right back.
12/16/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS IN PROCESS OF PUTTING ON PPE WHEN EE TRIED TO OPEN WINDOW TO SPEAK WITH ANOTHER EE. INJ EE PUT PRESSURE ON WINDOW BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT OPEN THE WINDOW BROKE LACERATING HIS LEFT HAND. 10 STITCHE...
09/22/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Ee was overpacking drums. The drum that was being lifted slipped from the grabber and smashed two fingers (little & ring) and wrist between/against the overpack. Hand was x-rayed (no fracture). Ee was...
12/03/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None JACKHAMMERING MUD SEAL AND IT FELL STRIKING EE.
12/03/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None JACKHAMMERING MUD SEAL, IT FELL CRUSHING EE UNDERNEATH.
11/25/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS GRINDING PLOISH A SHAFT, WHEN METAL DUST ENTERED HIS EYES. CAUSING IRRITATION. HE HAD 2 PARTICLES OF METAL IN EACH EYE. THEY WERE REMOVED BY SUDING A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE. HE WAS GIVE ANTI BIOTICS...
09/10/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 5d restricted CONTRACTOR WAS PULLING VACUUM HOSE TO INSERT INTO TOP OF RAIL CAR, FELT HIP/BACK POP. DR. PRESCRIBED PAIN KILLER AND ANTI-INFLAMATORY, ORDERED ONE WEEK OFF WORK THEN RETURN TO DR. FOR EVALUATI ON. HE...
09/10/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE WAS CLEANING MATERIALS FROM A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, WHEN EE PULLED HER BACK. EE FILLED OUT A 1ST AID REPORT. ON THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY 9/16/03, EE WENT TO DR. THE DR. TOLD HER TO STAY OFF WORK FOR 1 D...
08/24/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CLEAR AN ELEVATOR WITH A METAL BAR WHILE ELEVATOR WAS RUNNING. HE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN AND LOCK OUT. THE ELEVATOR CAUGHT THE BAR, THE BAR CAUGHT HIS LIP AND RIPPED THE SKIN OF HIS FAC...
08/15/2003 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 3d lost, 21d restricted EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN WRIST ON 7/7/03. HE WENT TO PHYSICIAN ON 8/15/03. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE HAD CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME THAT IS PARTIALLY ATTRIBUTED TO WORK-RELATED ACTIVITIES. IT IS NOT...
08/12/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE SMASHED FINGER WHILE RESTACKING DRUMS. WAS REPORTED AS FIRST AID ONLY. EE WENT TO DR FOR UNREALATED ISSUE ON 8-15-03. DR DECIDED TO DRAIN PRESSURE AND X RAY THE FINGER. FINGER WAS NOT BROKE N.
06/01/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 51d restricted EE WAS PULLING A DRUM ALONG THE CONVEYOR AWAY FROM THE DUMPER. HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT UNDER HIM.AS HE FELL HE PUT HIS ARMS BACK TO CATCH HIMSELFAND BROKE HIS LEFT WRIST. THE FLOOR MAY HAVE BEE N DUSTY F...