Lone Star Quarry & Mill — Accidents

Total: 244 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/09/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 4d restricted Employee was swinging a sledge hammer continuously throughout the night shift & lifted heavy liner plates during project demolition. He stated that he had a stiff back on his drive home from shift Thu...
09/19/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EMPLOYEE WAS STEAM CLEANING IN THE PROCESS ROOM WHEN HE STUMBLED AND RAN STEAM ACROSS RIGHT FOOT.
07/31/2007 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee claims he reached down to pick up small piece of angle iron off the floor and felt pain in his lower back.
07/15/2007 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 3d lost Employee was cleaning a spill from a drum and got hazardous waste on his pants & shoes.
05/17/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE CUT RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WHILE CUTTING LIDS OUT OF DRUMS.
04/05/2007 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None During lunch the employee began having chest pains, his fellow employees notified the supervisor and safety manager immediately and the employee was transported to the local hospital. It was confirme...
04/02/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 29d lost, 10d restricted This is a reportable illness, the employee was diagnised with Carpal Tunnel on 3/30/2007. Skin grafts from a previous injury contributes to the current condition. We were notified on 4/2/07 of the di...
04/02/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Emp. reported that while shoveling material off the roof of KB2300 compressor roof, a wind picked up material and blew up into his face getting dust into the right eye. This a reportable only. He di...
03/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost Emp. stated while driving elevator chain pin back to make clearance on chain link section, he felt pain in lower back. Pushing an approx. 30 lb. object with a twisting motion.
02/15/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Employee stated, while climbing a ladder, he felt something pull in his left knee. First lost time day 4/12/2007.
02/11/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee tripped while walking carrying material for the jobsite. Material fell with his body to the ground hitting his right hand injuring ring and pinky fingers. Employee went to the hospital for tr...
02/07/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost Emp stated he was lifting a piece of lumber from the 5th floor of the RSP Tower to the 5 1/2 floor. When he slid his hand down the board to get a better grip, a splinter from the wood punctured the le...
01/15/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 34d lost Bilateral Carpal Tunnel due to repetitive motion (left and right wrist)
01/01/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee reported he was walking and turned sharply and slipped on a piece of clinker causing him to fall on his left shoulder. First Lost time day is 4/3/2007.
09/28/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The emp. stated he was servicing the compressor at KB2300, this required the air pressure to be bled off the tank. The emp. opened the valve, stepped outside and felt material enter his right eye.
09/10/2006 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 25d restricted Employee claims he was jackhammering and felt his muscle pull in lower abdomen. THIS EMP. HAS BEEN ON LIGHT DUTY SINCE 9/11/2006 AND IS HAVING SURGERY TODAY, ON 10/16/2006. TODAY IS THE 1ST LOST TIME...
09/09/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Employee claims he was getting off of the RSP Tower elevator on the 3rd Floor. When he closed the door, with a broom in his right hand, the broom caught in the door breaking his right thumb.
07/18/2006 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE was loading priming stemming holes in the heat of the day.
07/12/2006 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Emp. stated - while cleaning out blockage in plastic transfer pipe; a gust of wind blew dust in his right eye. No lost time. Prescription eye drops prescribed by physician. Doctor visit only
06/29/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 102d restricted Employee stated that he was working on the hydraulic rock breaker at the primary crusher and pulled a muscle in his lower back while working on the repair of the unit.
05/30/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost Missed a step on a ladder coming down off of a tanker trailer.
04/11/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 165d lost Injured was removing scrap from R3803, which was shut down. A kick out gate was opened, Employee placed hand in gate to remove scrap & gate closed on his right hand. Resulted in a fracture & lacaratio...
03/18/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost While loading a burn pump into the bucket of the bobcat, employee's hand got caught between the burn pump & the bobcat bucket.
02/20/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost The emp. alleges that while he and another employee were closing an approx. 130 lb. refractory lined door on the recoup duct when the emp. felt something pull in his back. 1st Lost Time Day 3/10/06
01/06/2006 FIRE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost The Pre-Heater Tower was choked and it was found that the third stage east (6 1/2 floor) was blocked. A 4""x10"" door was removed and hot material shot out of the port, striking the injured, who was...
12/13/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 74d lost, 45d restricted Employee was rolling drums on conveyor and strained left shoulder.
12/09/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 133d lost Employee was working in the ball mill removing plates from partition. Employee fell through exposed hatch in floor, falling 10 feet to concrete floor below.
10/20/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 40d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SHOT, THE FOREMAN OF THE QUARRY CAME BY & INFORMED THE CREW THAT HE WAS CANCELLING THE SHOT DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE TRUCKS WERE PARKED IN AN AREA WHICH WAS MUDDY & SLIPP...
04/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost EE claims while changing lime slurry spray lance, he experienced burning/stabbing sensation lower abdomen/groin area. Diagnosis: Inguinal Hernia.
04/19/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Emp. stated, while climbing a ladder his left knee popped and he felt a sharp pain. 1st Lost Time Day was 5/2/05
02/28/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost Emp. claims while mounting A-C Compressor on large loader it slipped off mounting and started to fall, he caught it and felt pain in left shoulder. 1st lost day began 6/1/05.
02/21/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was chipping welding slag when a piece of slag entered his left eye. EE was wearing the required personal protection equipment at the time of the accident.
02/19/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost While walking through scrap lumber area, employee stepped on a nail causing a puncture wound to his left foot.
12/09/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost EE ALLEGED - GETTING OUT OF DISTRIBUTION BOX HE TWISTED HIS KNEE. FIRST LOST TIME DAY WAS 12/16/04.
12/05/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost EMPLOYEE STATED: HE WAS WALKING THROUGH UNIFORM ROOM AND SLIPPED ON A COAT HANGER. 1st LOST DAY 12/31/2004.
11/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EMPLOYEE STATED - HE WAS MOVING REFRACTORY WHEN A PIECE HIT HIS HAND. (1ST LOST TIME WAS 12/16/04).
11/22/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE ALLEGES WHILE INSPECTING THE CLINKER COOLER DUST BLEW INTO LEFT EYE. DOCTOR VISIT ONLY
10/11/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost Employee claims, while removing rubber seals from drill press he turned to put rubber seal on pallet and twisted left knee on rubber cutting in floor.
08/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE STATED: WHILE WORKING INSIDE FEEDER BELT HOPPER, DUST FELL FROM ABOVE AND WENT INTO HIS LEFT EYE. (SAW DOCTOR ON 8/25/04; PRESCRIPTION DRUG ONLY; NO LOST TIME).
04/27/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS USING A GLASS BOD BOTTLE IN THE LABRATORY. SHE CLAIMS THAT THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE BROKE AND CUT HER INDEX FINGER ON HER LEFT HAND. FIVE STITCHES WERE NEEDED. ***THIS INCIDENT DID NOT RESULT IN...
02/20/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING SET 4TH STAGE BEAM IN HOLDING RACK AND HAD FINGERS CUPPED UNDER TOP OF BEAM WHILE LETTING BEAM DOWN WITH THE HELP OF OTHER PEOPLE. EVERYONE ELSE LET OFF BEAM BUT HIM. HE B ROKE TH...
02/19/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 4d lost, 18d restricted EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TENDINTIUS IN HER RIGHT THUMB. THIS WAS NOT A SINGLE ACCIDENT THAT CAUSED AN INJURY. SHE WORKS IN THE LABORATORY, BUT THE CAUSE OF TENDINITUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS IS AN OCCUP ATIONAL...
02/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE STATED; WHEN DUMPING MIXER POT, THE HANDLE FOR THE MIXER POT CAUGHT HIS FINGER AGAINST HANDRAIL. STITCHES ONLY. NO LTA.
02/12/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE STATED HE WAS INSTALLING STEEL IN COOLER AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW SPECK GOT INTO HIS EYE. NO LTA ACCIDENT.
02/09/2004 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 338d lost CUTTING BOLTS WITH A TORCH. HE REALIZED HE MISSED ONE. HE WENT BACK TO CUT IT AND LEANED AGAINST (NOT REALIZING). HE SMELLED THE SMOLDER BUT DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS HIMSELF. WHEN HE REALIZED HE PAN ICED &...
01/13/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EMPLOYEE STATED: HE WAS HAULING COAL FROM STOCK PILE TO DUMP HOPPER WITH A 988 FRONT END LOADER, HITTING A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY, JARRING HIS LOWER BACK. 1ST DAY LOST 1/20/04.
10/19/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost WHILE REMOVING THE SECURITY SEAL FROM THE TOP MANWAY OF A BULK TANKER TRUCK, EE CLAIMS TO HAVE CUT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. EE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED WHAT HE WAS DOING IN ORDER TO SEE K MEDICA...
10/10/2003 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE CLAIMS HE WAS MOVING A 55 GALLON DRUM AND STEPPED BACKWARD ONTO THE EDGE OF A PALLET. HE CLAIMS HE INJURED HIS LEFT FOOT IN THE AREA OF THE HEEL.
09/18/2003 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None AT COMPLETION OF MORNING WORK ACTIVITIES, EE WAS HEADING TO THE BREAKROOM FOR LUNCH, WHEN HE STARTED HAVING BREATHING DIFFICULTIES.
07/08/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PLACING CRIBBING (WOODEN 6""X8"" APPROX. 36"") TO CENTER UNDER THE AXLE. THE CRIBBING HAD TO BE MOVED BACK ABOUT 3"" TO CENTER UNDER THE AXLE. HE WAS SITTING ON A SHORT WORK STO...