Sherwin Alumina, L.P. — Accidents

Total: 802 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/21/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost EE was walking his normal work area when he tripped and started to fall. EE felt a pain in his left shoulder when he reached out to catch himself with his left arm. EE taken off work by his treating...
12/18/2010 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 8d restricted EE was working to clear a pluggage on a bauxite bin when his left middle finger was caught between a water lance and the bin structure. EE was taken to local hospital where Xray was negative for a fra...
11/29/2010 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 146d lost EE was working on a pump. When he stepped on a concrete brace with his inner foot he felt a severe pain in his left knee and noticed unusual swelling. EE was then transferred to a local ER for furth...
11/22/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted EE was taking off spare washer, and while taking off the hose and fitting on the caustic shell side washout, he had his hand on the tube directly underneath the fitting and when it came loose, it fell...
11/22/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted EE states he noticed what felt like a blister forming around 14:00 hrs. At 15;30 hrs while changing out of his rubber boots he noticed some blood on his right sock. After removing the sock he noticed...
10/28/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost EE was descending from the CB Paradise using the ships gangway as he was stepping from the gangway to the cross over bridge, the gangway shifted. EE felt a pop in his left knee while the gangway was...
10/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE was trying to manually operate a pneumatically actuated valve. When EE applyed pressure to move the manual operating handle, the valve clutch slipped, causing his right middle index finger to get c...
10/10/2010 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was performing routine duties when he sustained a second degree burn on his left lower leg. EE returned to normal duty without restrictions or lost work days on the following day.
09/27/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted EE's left index finger caught between his own body and an adjacent handrail when he lost his balance while pulling on a wrench. X-ray revealed fracture of the tip of the left index finger. EE on res...
09/26/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 128d restricted Employee sustained a hairline spiral fracture of his left wrist while removing a clamp. Employee's left wrist was placed in a cast. Employee is currently on restricted duty.
09/23/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE sat back on a pallet lift and it toppled forward. It struck EE on the his hard hat and left shoulder region. EE was assessed by Sherwin EMT then was transported to a local hospital for further asse...
09/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted EE was in the process of disconnecting a 1-1/2 inch hose from a filter press. The hose fitting fell and caught EE's left hand between the hose fitting and the press structure. Result was a small fra...
09/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 193d restricted While washing rail cars EE removed the top seals, as he lifted the doors he felt a sharp pain in the back part of his shoulder. EE was treated at Medical and then was transported to local hospital for...
09/15/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using a pneumatic tool to remove scale from the floor of a tank. A piece of scale got into EE's left eye, causing minor irritation. EE was wearing safety glasses with side shields and a full...
08/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was troubleshooting a portable water pump. In the process of removing the discharge hose from the pump, EE struck his right index finger on the pump casing, resulting in a laceration that required...
08/21/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 15d restricted Two EE's were attempting to clear a plugged sample point piping, which is a routine duty. As they attempted to clear the pluggage, the sample point piping assembly sheared off from the process pipe it...
08/21/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 214d lost Two EE's were attempting to clear a plugged sample point piping, which is a routine duty. As they attempted to clear the pluggage, the sample point piping assembly sheared off from the process pipe i...
08/11/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost EE slipped and fell resulting in a fractured bone in his right ankle.
08/10/2010 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 15d restricted EE isolated the air source to an air powered hand tool. EE started to de-pressurize the air hose and tool by depressing the air tool trigger. Air tool socket spun off, striking EE on his right lower...
08/04/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using an eight pound sledgehammer to operate a valve when he struck himself in the upper lip with the hammer handle. Laceration required four sutures to repair. No lost time or restricted dut...
07/30/2010 HOISTING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted EE was closing an elevator door when the door closed on his right hand. He was place on restricted duty on 08/02/2010.
07/22/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was conducting housekeeping duties in his normal work area when his left forearm was contacted by escaping steam. EE sustained second degree burns to his forearm.
07/12/2010 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 81d restricted Initially diagnosed as a right wrist sprain and returned to full duty on 7/19/2010. EE continued to complain about numbness and tingling in right hand. X-ray has revealed an avulsion fracture of the...
07/04/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 248d lost EE was performing a routine task consistent with his regular job duties when he felt a pain in his right lower back. EE was taken off work by treating physician beginning 07/05/2010.
06/17/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was performing routine task within his normal job duties when a droplet of caustic landed in his right eye. EE was issued Rx medication.
06/10/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 39d restricted EE was installing roof panels and he began to feel discomfort to lower back.
06/05/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was closing a heater valve when he came in contact with an adjacent heater that had an exposed hot area. The EE sustained a quarter sized second degree burn to his left upper arm. EE was treated...
05/18/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 118d restricted EE states that he was walking, slipped on mud, fell on left shoulder. Did not report until the following day. On Tuesday, May 25, 2010, EE did not report to work as scheduled. He lost work days fro...
05/13/2010 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted EE sprained left ankle as he was moving a 55 gallon drum with a dolley. He placed his right foot on wheel axle and positioned left foot back to get leverage. Started to pull on dolley handles and th...
05/11/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE slipped on a caustic /scale mixture while working near the sump at 40 area evaporators. This caused him to twist his right knee. Initial diagnosis was a sprain. EE returned to work the same day. On...
04/24/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 53d restricted EE sustained a fractured right index finger while using an 8 lb sledgehammer.
04/23/2010 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE stung by a bee on right side of neck below the ear. Released full duty on 4/28/2010
03/24/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted While employee was working to fix platform above 6-1 circulating pump. He was standing on valve handle and circulating pump. He lost his balance while using cutting torch and fell backwards onto his...
03/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost As EE was helping the mm's place the hazelton in the hole, he was splashed underneath his left armpit with slurry. EE was treated at medical and returned to work. EE developed 2nd degree burns after s...
02/01/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted While tearing down a heater, EE's goggles got fogged up. As EE tried to air out his goggles, mud and caustic got into his right eye. EE was treated by an ophthalmologist and issued Rx medication.
01/06/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 47d restricted EE was traveling down a 3 rung step stool when he skipped last step over-exerting his right leg. He experienced soreness in his right groin area shortly afterwards. Initial diagnosis was strain, no he...
12/31/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 43d restricted EE was sandblasting a pump body. As he flipped the pump body over, he felt a ""twing"" in his lower back. Minimal pain at the time. On 01.04.2010, EE was placed on restricted duty and issued pain m...
12/29/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted EE was hosing down with caustic solution when he felt a burning sensation on the top of his right foot. EE removed his boot and discovered that caustic had soaked into his sock from a leak in the boo...
12/21/2009 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted Employee was using a scaling gun at 30-7 sump. The bit got stuck in scale. As he attempted to pull the bit out of the scale, he felt a pop in his lower back. Lower back strain; placed on restricted d...
12/20/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted EE WAS HOSING DOWN WITH LIQUOR. EE HAD THE HOSE BETWEEN HIS LEGS, WHEN THE HOSE SLIPPED, AND EE GRABBED THE HOSE NOZZLE. THE NOZZLE SPRAY KNOCKED OFF THE EE'S HARD HAT, FACE SHIELD, GOGGLES AND GLASSE...
12/08/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 44d restricted EE was attempting to remove a valve from a flange. EE used a wheel wrench to pry valve apart from flange. Wheel wrench slipped causing EE to strike his right hand fifth finger against the flange. R...
11/16/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 159d restricted Employee was removing the 1"" spline drive impact tool from the tool box located at #1 rod mill. He felt a pull in his lower back. EE placed on restricted duty.
11/05/2009 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 108d lost EE first stated that on 11/20/09, EE woke up with both shoulders sore. Several days later, EE changed his statement and said that the soreness was due to work he did on 11/05/2009. On 01/13/2010, EE...
11/04/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 163d restricted EE was using an 8 lb sledgehammer to close a valve when he experienced a sharp pain in his right shoulder. Treated and returned to work. On 11/11/2009, EE was placed on restricted duty.
11/04/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 2d restricted EE was sprayed on facial region with caustic containing mud slurry. EE sustained 2nd degree burns to lips and minor eye irritation. Rx medication was given for eyes. EE started losing time on 11/09...
11/03/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 52d lost, 63d restricted EE tripped on roadside curb and fell backwards. His lower back landed on a hose fitting resulting in a back sprain and contusion. EE started losing work days on 11/04/09.
10/30/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured employee was working at #12 washer while helping build a scaffold. While handing a 2x4 board up above him to another employee who was wearing muddy / wet gloves, the board slipped out of t...
10/27/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While opening the 1"" 1/2 shell wash valve on #6 kelly press, the ""cheater pipe"" slipped off of the valve handle striking the EE in the face, chipping a tooth and causing a small laceration to his l...
10/25/2009 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 168d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS USING A WATER LANCE TO UNPLUG 2-1 PANT LEG ON #2 BAUXITE BIN. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT A PIECE OF SCALE BROKE, AND STRUCK THE TIP OF THE WATER LANCE, CAUSING HIS RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER TO JER...
09/23/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 195d lost EE was shutting off a valve when he tried to apply more pressure on the valve, he felt a pain in his left shoulder.