Sherwin Alumina, L.P. — Accidents

Total: 802 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/29/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was walking up the incline walkway when he slipped and fell on his right knee. EE was evaluated by onsite medical provider and sent an off site medical provider for further evaluation. EE placed on...
08/24/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE slipped off of the bottom rung of a fixed ladder as he begun to climb the ladder. EE felt a pull to his right shoulder area. EE was sent to the onsite medical facility for an examination of his ri...
08/23/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 76d restricted EE was lifting 20# steel plate when he felt a pull in his right shoulder as he pushed the plate onto a scaffold. Did not become restricted until 09/04/12.
08/22/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE's left eye, lips and right ear were splashed with caustic while he was hammering a plug off the barrel on # 92 PPT. A portion of the plug broke loose and dropped to the ground and splashed the EE....
08/21/2012 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted While a fellow EE was begin to use a die grinder nearby, the grinding disc broke apart and a piece struck EE in the upper chest area. EE was sent to the onsite medical facility for evaluation. EE plac...
08/20/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted EE was assisting in bringing Digester unit back on line. He opened up the 300# steam valve using a valve wrench. After completion, he picked up his 8# sledge hammer with his right hand and felt pain i...
08/17/2012 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE started experiencing heat stress symptoms. EE was transported via private ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. EE was administered fluids intravenously. EE returned to work full duty on...
08/17/2012 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 17d restricted EE started experiencing heat stress symptoms. EE was transported via mine operator ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. EE was administered fluids intravenously. EE returned to work full duty...
08/14/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 53d restricted EE was working on a pump, ground was uneven and wet. EE slipped on wet surface and twisted right knee. EE stated he felt and heard a ""pop"". EE report mine site medical facility and was sent off-site...
08/12/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted EE was operating the nut runner & a co-worker was using a 8 lb. sledgehammer on the stem of the valve. The co-worker struck the stem and the sledge hammer bounced off & struck EE on the top of his rig...
08/11/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 263d lost, 268d restricted EE reported that he injured his right wrist as he was descending a ladder on the south e-crane. EE lost his footing as he stepped on the last rung on the bottom of the ladder. EE held on to the rung w...
08/05/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 182d restricted EE stepped on a cable, tripped and fell. Sustained a severe left ankle sprain. EE put on restricted duty on 8/6/12.
08/03/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted While hosing down the work area, caustic entered the employee's right work boot. This resulted in a mild chemical burn to the top of his right foot. Although being treated for 2 days, the area became...
07/24/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was grabbing a hot (approximately 108C) chemical sample from a tank. EE was wearing PVC gloves. Some of the hot material splashed on his gloved left hand. The heat transfer was enough to cause a...
07/24/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 66d restricted EE stepped off a step, approximately 1.5 feet, and felt a pain in his right hip. Treating doctor placed EE on restricted duty.
07/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost EE was opening up a valve when he felt a pain in his right groin area. On 07/24/12, EE diagnosed with a inguinal hernia. EE scheduled to have surgery, first day missed was 07/24/2012.
07/15/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 237d lost EE was part of a crew that was docking a barge. While attempting to place the docking cable over the ballard, EE experienced pain in his lower left back. EE was treated by onsite medical staff and ret...
07/14/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 38d lost, 151d restricted Employee was walking up a stairwell, when he turned at the landing, he felt sharp pain in his right knee. He reported to the shift office immediately because he was having pain as he continued walking...
07/14/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 217d restricted EE was helping a bauxite ship when there was a tug on the mooring line he was handling. As EE felt the tug he experienced a ""pop"" in his right shoulder. On 08/15/12, EE was placed on restricted dut...
07/13/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted The injured employee pinched his left thumb between a 10 inch blind flange and a pipe flange.
07/06/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was using hammer incorrectly and created a pinch point between the employees finger and the surface he was striking.
06/28/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was using a wrench to tighten a valve packing gland. The wrench slipped off of the nut pinching EEs right hand ring finger between the wrench and an adjacent work platform handrail. EE placed on r...
06/28/2012 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 34d lost, 1d restricted EE was using an air lance to clean off the west apron feeder on the north hopper. When the EE pulled on the air hose, the hose hooked onto the apron feeder guard and caused it to fall on his ankle....
06/22/2012 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted EE stepped on the timber step which rolled under his foot causing him to hyper-extend his left knee. EE had a little discomfort, however, EE declined OTC meds and RTW. On his follow up with onsite med...
06/20/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was using a sledgehammer to close a valve when he felt a sharp pain in his back. EE placed on restricted duty on 06/20/2012. EE returned to work without restrictions on 06/27/2012.
06/14/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 61d lost, 28d restricted EE was standing on a work stand swinging a sledge hammer when his left foot slipped, causing EE to lose his balance. EE fell against an adjacent structure, striking the structure with his left upper...
06/13/2012 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was working outdoors he became overheated, the Sherwin contractor provided response team took the employee to a medical facility offsite and they treated the employee with a saline IV and rel...
06/08/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted EE was in the process of hooking up an electric motor in an area of reduced space. Upon completing the installation, EE had a difficult time straightening up & was experiencing pain in the Left latera...
05/31/2012 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 269d restricted While working to remove a 2"" threaded connection EE felt pain in upper back/neck area. EE was using a 3/4"" impact in tight, confined space. EE was sent to the mine medical facility for evaluation....
05/19/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE tripped on a hose and twisted his left ankle. Diagnosis is left ankle sprain, EE placed on restricted duty on 05/23/2012.
05/19/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was taking a caustic sample at a scale trap when the scale broke free allowing caustic to be discharge form the scale trap. The discharged caustic splashed onto the employees groin area. Res...
05/11/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE was conducting housekeeping duties when he slipped and fell. On 05/15/12, EE was diagnosed with a left knee contusion, left shoulder strain and right knee strain and placed on restricted duty.
05/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working inside number #13 settler when his goggles fogged up. Employee removed his goggles to wipe them clean and thought the wetness on his forehead and goggles was sweat but instead it...
05/03/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted While disassembling a valve, a tool that the EE was using caused a laceration on his left arm. Treating physician used a topical skin adhesive to close the wound. EE placed on restricted duty effect...
05/01/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost While conducting pipe-fitting work, EE struck his right elbow on a 10 inch pipe. Experienced elbow and shoulder pain. On 5/16/12, EE placed on restricted duty.
04/25/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost EE was using a skid-steer loader to conduct clean up. EE reached out from the cab of the skid-steer loader and his right hand index and middle finger got caught between a flange and the skid-steer loa...
04/22/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 291d restricted EE tripped on a 1"" hose that was being used by the water jetting crew, and fell head first into the grill of the water-jetters truck which was nearby. EE then fell to the ground. EE sustained a contu...
04/18/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured employee was erecting a scaffold when he lost his footing and struck against a pipe flange causing a laceration to his nose.
04/18/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working to roll a blind of some piping when wind blew caustic onto left leg. When EE washed leg at a safety shower caustic dripped onto his foot causing a chemical burn to left foot. EE treat...
04/17/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted EE was working in his area of responsibility when he heard a loud noise and which startled him. He fell back landing on his hands where he got abrasions on both hands. EE placed on restricted duty.
04/13/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a chain hoist to assist in removing rods out of the number 2 mill. He was splashed by mud underneath the face shield. He immediately exited and proceeded to safety shower. He pulled...
04/13/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using an 8lb sledge hammer to open a valve. When the EE swung the hammer and struck the valve handle, the hammer bounced back and struck EE on the mouth. Result was three chipped teeth and a lo...
04/12/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted EE was entering a work shed when his left foot slipped causing pain in left knee. EE placed on restricted duty from 04/17/12 to 05/3/12. EE has RTW full duty.
03/28/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee attemtped to adjust rigging for a load under tension not lifted. During adjustment employee caught middle finger on left hand in between load (pump) and rigging causing an injury to the fing...
03/28/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted EE was conducting routine pipe-fitting work. In the process, EE's right thumb got caught between a pinch point. The EE was wearing all required PPE. EE was treated by on-site medical staff and returne...
03/01/2012 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 333d restricted While operating a bulldozer, the bulldozer stalled and came to a sudden stop (bulldozer had been traveling down an incline while breaking over on a stockpile peak). EE felt the back of his neck ""pop"...
02/27/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted While conducting pipe-fitting work EE felt pain in his left shoulder. EE was placed on restricted duty on 03/06/2012.
02/24/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted EE was disconnecting a hose from filter press when his left ring finger got caught between the hose and a structural pipe. EE was treated at medical and returned to work on the same date. On 02/24/12...
02/24/2012 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted Original diagnosis was a right thumb sprain. A follow-up doctors visit on 03/05/2012,resulted in a diagnosis and treatment plan that placed on EE's right hand in a hard splint and restrictions placed...
02/21/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was descending process area steps when his left boot heel/sole detached from his work boot, causing EE to twist his left knee. EE was seen at mine site medical facility and was released to return...