Lone Star Industries — Accidents

Total: 180 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/17/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was struck by metal shard, which penetrated the Left Forearm, initially was treated with first aid only on 08/17/2018. Later had the fragment surgically removed on 08/28/2018.
07/04/2018 MACHINERY ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Miner suffered impact to left thumb.
03/21/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Miner stepped into a floor opening, causing injury to R knee.
02/07/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was repositioning dust mask and lost grip. Mask popped against face causing dust to go under safety glasses and enter eye.
11/04/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee splashed cement in eyes.
10/18/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 34d lost, 10d restricted MINER TWISTED KNEE WHILE DISMOUNTING CRANE.
10/09/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner struck middle finger on L hand. First Aid was administered, and EE was seen by Medical Professional.
09/18/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Right foot became fowled by material buildup. Miner attempted to clean foot and strained R knee during material removal.
09/09/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 174d lost Employee lost balance while descending stairway.
08/23/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Miner was attempting to open rail car to begin loading
08/21/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner struck in L index finger by flying debris
07/28/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee leaned beyond work zone while standing on ladder. Foot slipped off of wrung and employee fell striking the second lung on ladder.
06/26/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was using a sledgehammer to breakup debris. Felt something pop in their R shoulder area.
05/07/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miller was struck by bound door when energy was released
05/04/2017 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Truck Transport driver moved vehicle while employee was in Safety Cage on top of trailer. Employee suffered impact to R Lower leg calf.
03/12/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND FELL TO SAME SURFACE. EMPLOYEE HAVE RESENTLY HAD SURGERY ON LEFT KNEE. WHEN THE KNEE STRUCK THE SURFACE, THE SUTURES TORE
10/17/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a step ladder to paint from and when EE stepped down, EE missed bottom step.
09/15/2016 HOISTING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was closing tower elevator doors not using the grab handle and caught hand between elevator doors when closing, resulting in hand being injured small bone in back of hand fractured.
08/26/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was placing the truck wash system back into the designated place when the air hose which has a metal control handle at the end swung around and struck employee in EE's face chipping front too...
07/13/2016 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 241d lost A contractor was welding in the pit of the solids building at the Alternative fuels site when an unplanned inundation of a gas ignited causing the welder to receive 2nd degree burns to face, back and...
04/05/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was transporting rollers on a cart up a ramp when one of the rollers came off cart striking EE's left leg causing a laceration that required six stitches.
11/28/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 148d lost Employee was cleaning side B K.O. Box. Employee was removing the lid after they had pried up the lid. Employee had both hands on both handles and pulled up. As they pulled up, felt a pop in right shou...
08/27/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted employee smashed finger with hammer.
04/24/2015 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None Decision was made to empty fine coal bin to repair a leak. while being emptied coal off the walls fell onto hot coal inside causing the coal vent to activate.
11/21/2014 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 120d lost ee slipped on rail ladder crushing toes
08/15/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE was shaking/stirring 1 gallon paint can. Felt pull in his back.
04/27/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 39d lost, 5d restricted ee smashed rt hand while training belt.
03/31/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was dislodging large chunk of clinker with a pry bar and smashed his hand.
12/28/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was carrying a bucket and slipped.
09/16/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee was lifting hammers for the Crusher Dryer. He then felt a strain in his abdomen.
06/09/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost Employee was lifting lid from dust blender.
12/03/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost Employee injured right shoulder when pushing/pulling to remove burner lance from burner pipe.
09/17/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost Employee twisted left knee on grading of gangway.
05/26/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employees wrench slipped off bolt pinching his pinky finger between wrench and tie.
04/19/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None employee uncoupled hose from diaphragm. Liquid came out and got in his eye.
03/20/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost employee missed bottom rung of 4ft ladder. This caused injury to left leg.
03/02/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employees foot got caught in his lanyard. He tripped and hit his knee on the catwalk.
11/01/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost employee was driving to locate another employee for some chew tobacco, took eyes off of road hitting gangway framework with golf cart. employee is sore and cart is repairable
07/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost employee burnt arm while working on equipment.
06/14/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost employees was helping pull a conveyer belt together. Channel locks slipped off belt striking employee in eye. Safety glassed were worn.
03/09/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost Employee was struck on top of hard hat while cleaning tipping valves.
12/24/2010 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost Employee says dust blew off from the brim of his hardhat and got in behind his face shield and safety glasses. Causing scratches to his eye and eyelid.
11/29/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost Employee missed rung when descending from ladder, injured wrist in attempt to catch himself.
07/25/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost Employee tugged on the air hose he was using and fell back catching himself on the hopper.
07/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None employee bent over to move a small piece of metal onto forklift forks
04/18/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost operator tripped over air hoses used in the pad area.
02/12/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost Employee was fueling haul truck. He was walking back to truck and slipped on ice. Conditions that week consisted of snow and ice.
12/08/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 84d lost outside conditions where slick, employee dismounted railcar and slipped on slippery stone.
12/03/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost snowman had formed in cooler . preasure washer was used to remove snowman.
10/15/2009 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None MCC went to ground. Power was turned off and breaker was repaired. When MCC was renergized, the breaker blew and caused a flash burn to hand. New breaker was believed to be faulty.