Sherwin Alumina, L.P. — Accidents

Total: 802 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/28/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 180d restricted EE was walking into a portable building when he tripped and reached out with his right arm. EE states that he heard a ""pop"" in his right shoulder. Initial diagnosis was a right shoulder sprain. O...
08/09/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE HAD FINISHED WASHING DUMP TRUCK WINDSHIELD AND WAS CARRYING A 5# BUCKET, 3/4 FULL, BACK TO WASH RACK. WHEN HE BENT DOWN TO SET THE BUCKET DOWN, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN TO LEFT LOWER BACK, STATES PAIN...
07/26/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 220d lost EE STATES THAT HE WAS PULLING A HOSE AND SLIPPED WHILE WALKING ON A LIME PAD. STATES HE JARRED RIGHT KNEE AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT LEG SLIPPING UNDER HIM. EE DID NOT FALL TO GROUND. EE'S TREATI...
07/20/2007 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 0320 a tank that contained 500m3 of diluted caustic solution ruptured releasing the solution onto a containment pad. This was an injury free event. Once it was verified that all per...
07/14/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 118d lost EE WAS LIFTING COVER OFF OF A RECLAIM HOPPER. A SACK HOLDER FRAME THAT WAS OVERHEAD FELL AS A RESULT OF VIBRATION AND HIT EE ON LEFT LOWER BACK, KNOCKING HIM DOWN TO A SITTING POSITION. EE DENIES PA...
06/22/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 119d lost EE was pulling on a wrench with both hands when he felt pain in both shoulders. Pain was more pronounced in his left shoulder. Pain has progressed where EE cannot do his regular job duties so he was...
06/07/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost EE SLIPPED ON RAILING AT 51 CAR LOADING FALLING TO KNEES ONTO WALKWAY GRATING. EE SUSTAINED A PUNCTURE INJURY ON HIS RIGHT LEG JUST BELOW HIS RIGHT KNEE. WOUND REQUIRED SUTURES TO REPAIR. ALSO BI-L...
05/31/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was using a sling and a electric forktruck to move a pressure safety valve. While attempting to reposition the sling on the valve, one of the blades on the forktruck fell onto the EE's right hand...
05/31/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was walking when he stepped on a hose causing him to fall backwards. EE got up experiencing pain in his left knee. EE placed on restricted duty.
05/30/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 260d lost EE was using an 8lb sledgehammer to close a header valve and experienced pain in his right shoulder. EE placed on restricted duty.
05/14/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 19d restricted EE stated that he was operating a valve when he felt a pain in his lower right abdominal region. Diagnosis is a rib separation. Employee lost one day of work due to nausea after taking ibuprofen for...
05/12/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 101d lost, 32d restricted EE was working on a pump when he struck his head on an overhead pipe. He lost his balance and fell, striking his left leg against a flange and his right elbow against a pipe. On 07/23/07, EE was place...
05/08/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted EE sustained minor right eye irritation when he was contacted by dilute liquor solution. Plant physician administered a one time application of a prescription medication. EE on restricted duty as of...
05/03/2007 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost EE alleges that right knee started hurting after squatting on and off for six hours while working on a job. EE had surgery on his right knee on 06/20/07. Returned to the plant on 07/02/07 with restr...
04/23/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking to the time clock prior to the start of his shift when he tripped and fell against a support beam. He struck his right arm against the beam and landed on his right hand. On 05/04/07,...
04/12/2007 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 293d lost EE was riding a 3 wheel bicycle when his left rear wheel caught a 4 inch hose causing the bike to come to a sudden stop. The forward motion caused the EE to exert more pressure on his bent left elbow...
03/26/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 48d restricted EE was operating a valve when he felt a ""snap"" in his right elbow. On 04/04/07, EE was placed on restricted duty.
03/20/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE's right foot slipped off of a walkway and foot slipped into hot condensate causing a second degree burn on his foot. Restricted duty.
03/20/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost EE tripped on rubber mat and fell on his face. EE felt pain in right shoulder. Also abrasions on knees and hands. On 11/6/07, EE had surgery on right shoulder to repair torn rotator cuff. EE losin...
03/17/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working a valve handle back and forth when he contacted a sharp edge on the handle with his left forearm. Result was a laceration that required five sutures to repair. No lost work days or re...
03/10/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE failed to notice that a valve was opened and he opened the valve allowing hot caustic slurry to come out and contact his left forearm. EE sustained second degree burns on his left forearm. Restri...
03/08/2007 POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 2d lost A chemical plant 2 miles from the Sherwin Plant released some chlorine into the atmosphere at 0430 hours on 3/8/07. EE complained about respiratory tract irritation due to the smell. EE was given fi...
03/02/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 63d lost, 37d restricted EE states that he experienced pain in his right shoulder after using an 8lb sledgehammer to open a valve. On 3/28/07, EE was removed from work due to work limitations placed by his treating physician...
02/15/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE struck his left middle finger against a walkway handrail while working on some conduit. Diagnosed as a fractured finger on 02/16/07.
02/12/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE tripped on grating and experienced pain in his right hip. On 2/20/2007, Plant doctor gave EE a prescription of Utram for pain.
02/11/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost EE was ascending a ladder when he struck his left knee on a ladder rung. On 04/24/07, EE was placed on restricted duty and was not able to work. He started losing workdays on 04/24/07.
01/21/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 240d lost On 01/29/07, EE reported to his supervisor that on 01/21/2007, he had been using an 8lb sledgehammer to operate a valve. While swinging the hammer, EE alleges that he felt a ""pop"" in his left chest...
01/17/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EE was attempting to clear a caustic line. An open drain valve was nearby. When the line cleared, caustic came out the drain line and sprayed onto EE's face and abdomen. Restricted duty, office work...
01/07/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 5d restricted EE was moving a wheeled work stand from one location to another. He dropped one side of the work stand on his right foot causing a contusion and swelling. The EE could not wear shoes due to the swel...
01/05/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 358d lost EE felt a pain in his lower back when he pushed on a hoist. Taken off work by his treating physician on 01/09/07.
01/01/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 5d restricted EE felt a pain in his groin area while opening a six inch plug valve. On 01/08/07, EE was taken off work by his treating physician. Diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. Surgery is scheduled for 01/17...
12/20/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost EE was walking on the facility dock when he slipped and fell. He broke his fall by reaching out with his left arm. EE felt a pain in his left shoulder. On 04/27/2007, EE had surgery on his left sho...
12/18/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 123d restricted EE was using an 8lb sledge hammer to drive a rod out through a drain valve. EE experienced a sharp pain in his upper back. EE was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. ER doctor gave EE p...
12/17/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE was pulling a 1 inch hose toward himself. Diluted caustic in the hose escaped and splashed onto the EE's face and right eye. EE was given prescription medication and the eye was bandaged. EE plac...
12/13/2006 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted EE was using a scaling gun to descale a bauxite discharge chute. The gun got stuck in the scale & when EE pulled on the gun to get it loose, he felt a pain in his lower back. EE placed on restricted...
11/30/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 136d lost Employee got caustic inside boot causing 2nd & 3rd degree burns to foot.
11/21/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost EE was walking in his assigned area when he stepped on an uneven surface, rolling his right ankle. EE was diagnosed with a fractured right ankle.
11/19/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 27d lost, 22d restricted EE stepped off of a vehicle he was operating and stepped on a rock, twisting his right ankle. On 11/22/2006, his treating physician took him off work.
11/19/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was assigned the task of emptying material out of 50 lbs bags into a refractory mixer. The next day EE complaining of pain in both shoulders. On 02/12/2007, plant doctor gave the EE a Prednisone...
11/08/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was opening a valve using a 8lb sledgehammer. The EE missed the valve he was trying to open and struck his right ring finger on an adjacent valve. Thie resulted in a laceration that required sutu...
11/06/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 23d lost, 20d restricted EE was cleaning out a screen box on a pump. As EE pulled the screen out of the box, the screen fell downward and caught EE's right ring finger between the screen and the screen box. EE sustained a m...
10/02/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost EE felt a pain in his right shoulder when pulling on a scaling bar in an attempt to open a hopper door on a reclaim conveyor. On 04/02/07, surgery was performed on his right shoulder to repair a rota...
09/21/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was picking up hydrate scale from the ground. As he picked up a piece of scale his right hand middle finger got caught between the scale and an angle iron. The EE's upward hand motion resulted in...
09/21/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 74d restricted EE sustained a fractured finger in his right thumb when it was caught between a lifting hook and a lift cable lifting eye. EE had been attempting to hang the lifting eye on the lifting hook when the...
09/20/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 183d restricted EE was using a ""wobble-joint"" with a socket to loosen a nut off of a bolt. The wobble joint pin broke, striking the EE on the nose. EE sustained a broken nose as a result of the impact. No lost w...
09/20/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE was placing a shaft in a bench vise. The shaft slipped and caught the EE's left hand between the shaft and the vise. Result was a fractured finger in his left hand. No lost workdays, restricted...
09/11/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 189d lost Employee was hydroblasting using a standard length shotgun in the 22-1 sump pump in the Rodmill area. The employee cut the top of his left foot with the water jet from the shotgun resulting in a 1 1/...
09/10/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 191d restricted EE opened a flanged bottom plate on a tank that had approximately 214,000 gallons of a caustic solution. EE sustaine chemical and thermal burns to both eyes, both arms and chest.EE began losing work...
08/10/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On 08/10/06, EE sustained a minor abrasion on his left knee while ascending onto a three foot workstand. On 12/19/06, EE visited the plant medical facility and was experiencing left knee pain. Plant...
07/31/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 219d restricted EE was using a swivel impact socket on an impact gun to remove a nut off of a bolt. The swivel socket slipped off of the nut and became entangled with the EE's gloved left hand. The result was a fra...