Plant Black River Operation — Accidents

Total: 147 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/21/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was to make repairs to Thermocouple on the feedend of K5 and as employee began to climb caged/fixed ladder employee's hand slipped on rung causing employee to fall backwards. Employee's foot...
05/22/2018 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted While engaging the pony motor on #1 Kiln it came out of gear and the clutch handle struck EE's right hand bruising the thumb. 1 day of restrictive duty.
03/09/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 34d lost, 136d restricted While positioning a piece of metal it slipped out of their hand causing an injury to the right forearm. Injury occurred on 3/9/18 doctor visit on 3/14/18. Restricted Duty.
09/18/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee got lime dust in left eye as employee was removing discharge end seal on kiln #3. Prescription prescribed.
04/26/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee got left foot caught between the first and second step of platform used to shoot kiln ash ring causing employee to fall onto the burner floor causing a laceration to left thumb.
12/15/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None Customer truck driver was seen hanging onto handrail at fall protection station near the Hydrate plant by plant employees. Once they arrived the driver was found laying on the ground. Driver experienc...
07/12/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was stepping from barge onto tugboat and caught right hand thumb in U-bolt welded to the pole on toe knee causing a fracture.
05/20/2016 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was retrieving parts located in the storage building outside the shop. While EE was walking back to the truck EE was observing how the parts fit together and noticed there was a skid lying ne...
12/28/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 129d lost Employee was walking down small flight of steps six steps total. Employee stated he misjudged the top step causing him to twist his right ankle. Employee stated he did not fall at any time. He was uti...
11/13/2015 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None The hydrate plant was running product but was experiencing problems with the process flow. The hydrate operator was investigating the problem and found the belt on the weigh feeder had ignited and was...
10/17/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee received flash burn to eye while welding.
10/15/2015 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned ignition of combustible gases in the feed end of the #3 kiln occurred.
10/09/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee reported strained back while removing a regulator valve from oxygen tank. Doctor visit on 10/13/15 resulted in work restrictions.
06/30/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee setting an impact roller when it caught in a bind. As he pulled on roller it came loose and mashed his finger between roller and framework.
06/17/2015 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 73d lost, 22d restricted Employee stated he was walking up a stairway and felt pain in lower calf. Visited doctor and discovered a tear in knee area. Determined by Workers Compensation after investigation this was work relate...
04/22/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted The employee was stocking brick on work plate form. Employee stated while placing brick on platform page stick came dislodged causing the brick to fall striking his left forearm. Causing fracture to l...
02/04/2015 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The employee stepped on a hose and felt a pull in his back.
10/29/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee 1 was assisting employee #2 welding in the shop and received flash burn to eyes.
01/30/2014 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 92d lost Prolonged event during shift. Exposure to cold weather while de-icing belt. Began missing 2/11/2014.
11/04/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 10d restricted Employee reported he twisted his knee while performing preshift examination of the Hydrate Plant.
06/12/2013 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None An employee was in a man lift power washing built up lime from a conveyor belt. After taking a break for rest and water, the employee felt faint and ill. The employee was transported to an emergency a...
05/15/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Disconnecting mobile welder from tractor when the stabilizing jack failed catching left hand ring finger between tongue and ground.
03/02/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 11d restricted Employee cleaning room. Left work not reporting any injury. Returned to work on 3-4-13 and reported to supervisor of discomfort in shoulder. Sought medical attention on 3-12-13. No determination has b...
03/01/2012 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee suffered burn to right eye while inspecting hydrate product
12/08/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted While lifting tools in a bucket weighing approximately 40lbs from a gangbox the employee felt a pop in his right shoulder.
11/23/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Employee dropped a piece of metal on his left foot. After follow up visit with physician on 12/8/2011 employee was restricted to sedentary work.
11/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee received burns to the right wrist proximal to the thumb. The burn was caused by hot material leaking overhead from Kiln 5 Dust Trap east-side access door. Initial diagnosis was 1st/2nd degre...
11/11/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 105d lost Employee tripped over a vac hose and struck her left knee
05/22/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While working on K3 stone weigh feed belt,employee bent over to pick up a loose rock & felt something in his left eye. Eye was flushed and prescibed drops.
11/16/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Crawling through hand rail to get into manlift, when employee put his leg into manlift, he twisted his right knee.
06/04/2010 NONPOWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was moving feeder chute with a cart. The employee had hand on stationary handrail, when the cart shifted, catching left thumb between feeder chute and handrail. This caused a laceration requi...
05/18/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 245d lost EE cleaned top of chute with short scraper, change to long scraper for bottom. Scraper contacted rotary feeder, ee right hand pull against steel grated on chute. EE transported to ER, exam revealed fr...
05/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was separating a jack hammer bit from a piece of conduit. As bit came loose, it struck employee on left upper lip, causing a laceration requiring stitches.
10/15/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted While entering the cab of CAT 980 loader, employee felt pain in right knee while stepping off top step of ladder. Examination proved a sprain to right knee.
10/05/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Employee was replacing return rollers on conveyor system. While handing roller to assiting employee strained left lower part of back.
09/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 3d restricted Employee hyper-extended right knee while pulling on vaccuum hose. Employee felt discomfort in knee requiring further diagnosing which revealed a tear requiring surgery on December 2, 2009.
07/20/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was removing an actuator from compartment on Kiln 1 baghouse. It fell approximately 18"" striking his right hand causing a laceration on his index finger requiring stitches.
07/14/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 22d lost, 20d restricted Employee was removing cleaning rod from 02 analyser on kiln #4 and felt a sharp pain just above the left pectoral muscle. Discomfort returned and further evaluation revealed a slight muscle tear which...
06/05/2009 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic was in a JLG man-basket welding on kiln. Welding lead was secured to the man-basket and as it traveled upwards, the lead caught the toe board of the platform. While observing the snag and bri...
06/03/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing screw jacks from the lifting basket taking them to the brick rig. A 2 ft section of pipe that covers the threaded section slipped off and fell to the floor. His toe caught on one...
02/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 68d restricted Employee was removing oxygen bottle from storage building. He removed bar that keeps them secured. He pulled bottle out and when he went to put bar back in place, he saw oxygen bottle tipping over and...
11/21/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted Employee was raking coating from kiln when a piece hit rake pole knocking employee into handrail. Abrasion to upper right arm. Returned to physician 12/1/08 shoulder pain, restricted activities of no...
11/05/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While performing inspection of the Wash Plant the employee stepped around the oil pump filtering unit located between the classifiers and struck a handle of an electrical disconnect chipping a tooth.
10/01/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing roller line from the kiln. He was walking on newly installed refractory bricks that had a buildup of lime/brick dust. He slipped on dust and struck his right leg ""shin area"" on...
08/28/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted Employee was using fire hose to wash off spilled material, when fire hose busted and knocked employee off balance and fell, striking left elbow on ground. Medical services did not discover a fracture...
06/17/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was walking through the plant area, when he stepped into an area that looked dry by his testimony, but in fact was mud. When he stepped out of the mud area, he felt a sprain in his left knee.
05/24/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was entering the Lime Kiln hood area to check for coating on cooler grates inside Kiln. The door to the Kiln was open, due to Kiln Rake sticking out of it. When he entered area the Kiln puffe...
04/27/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning or washing away spilled material (lime) from a conveyor, when the water and material splashed back into his face area. The material was able to get under his face shield and into...
04/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning the housing of a pre-mixer at the Hydrate Plant. Lime dust was on the pre-mixer, and while cleaning this off got into the employees eye. First aid was given to the employee at th...
03/21/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost Employee was assigned to the surface plant area and alleges he sustained a lime burn to his foot, however he did not; nor has yet reported this incident to plant management. The employee notified plan...