Tata Chemicals Mill — Accidents

Total: 260 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/14/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 61d restricted Employee was performing work inside of dryer. When he was climbing out he felt a pop in his right shoulder and stated that it didn't bother him until the next morning. Employee went on medical leave o...
09/25/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 13d restricted Employee was attempting to unplug dryer discharge chute. When he applied water to the chute, the ash flashed causing 1st and 2nd degree burns to both arms.
08/27/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 39d restricted Employees work area got flooded out. He then was unplugging extension cord and moving welding lead from area. He stepped on grating over trench, when grating flipped over causing his left foot to go i...
08/22/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was doing area check when his left foot got caught in grading and twisted his knee.
08/18/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted EE was getting a water hose when he tripped and fell going from an incline to floor level and hurt his right hand.
07/17/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 243d lost EE was on scaffle opening valves, when the operation handle he was using slipped off the valve, causing him to lose his balance and fall and land on the floor.
07/08/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 104d restricted Employee was lifting a guard and strained his back. This is ongoing from a previous injury dated 11/22/07. He missed 5 working days and has returned with restrictions.
06/08/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 91d lost, 39d restricted EE was checking a pump guage. He turned and stepped over a 3' line. IN doing so, his left foot got caught on the line, causing him to trip and land on his L ankle and breaking it.
05/30/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 38d lost, 36d restricted Employee was placed on medical leave of absence on 5/29/09 for hand surgery for carpal tunnel syndrone. This illness is continuel from his last surgery on 1/20/09 when he had the some procedure. This...
05/11/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While prying cone out of classifier, pry bar slipped out of seam of cone striking employee on the upper lip creating a laceration which required stitches.
05/11/2009 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 59d lost After inspecting rotation on H09 transfer screw, he was removing a rag from inside the inspection door when the transfer screw caught his glove resulting in partial amputation to his index, middle and...
05/05/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee got something in his eye from dust while he was working. Employee has infection in right eye.
02/25/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted While attempting to close the overhead steam valve on #4 dryer with a wrench while standing on a roll-away platform employee twisted his left knee.
01/26/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee fell into hole while inspecting impoundment and was entrapped for approximately 20 minutes.
01/20/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 10d lost From repetitive motion with his hands over the years employee has developed carpal tunnel syndrome in his left hand, wrist and fingers. Injury is ongoing from 12/27/05
01/08/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost EE was walking to work on the road west of tunnel, when he slipped in the mud, falling on his right hip. He continued to work and perfomed his job duties that day.
12/17/2008 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was closing a double door after he had walked through it and got his fingers on his left hand slammed in the door jam. Had swelling and bruising and had to have blood drained from thumb nail.
12/16/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was pulling on chain fall when he felt a strain in his left arm.
12/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Employee worked all day doing normal duties. He stated he woke up the next morning and couldn't get out of bed. He thought he re-aggravated his back from a reoccured injury.
11/28/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Employee stepped off of manlift in the basement floor of the crusher. When he stepped off he twisted his ankle causing it to break.
11/12/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost Employee was walking on top of rail car inside loading building. Employee appeared to have fallen between two rail cars on south side of train scale.
10/21/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted During belt project, belt was being pulled on; dust from upper structure got between face and dust mask causing burning feeling to face.
10/20/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted EE was trying to close #3 dryer overhead valve. The valve was very hard to operate. He hurt his right shoulder while struggling to close the valve. He was using a 36"" pipe wrench as per usual.
09/08/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted While turning valves employee felt a pull to right side of belly. Employee restricted to no overtime for two weeks on 9/9/08.
08/15/2008 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 57d restricted Employee stepped down from Cat dozer and turned around when he felt a ""pop"" in his back, hip, or knee. Employee restricted to desk work only. Scheduled for MRI on 8/21/08.
08/12/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Employee was descending west stairs in GR2 when he slipped on the bottom step and twisted his ankle. Employee restricted to no overtime on 8/12/08.
07/27/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was moving the choke on a pump when his left handcame in contact with the ait filter which was hot. This resulted in a second degree burn to his hand.
06/26/2008 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d restricted Employee was shoveling the JD606 conveyor at product loadout when she got hot and felt dizzy. Employee was observed in the clinic for three hours, re-hyrdrated, and restricted to working in a cool env...
06/24/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Employee worked on #2 Merrick belt shoveling and operated a 30"" steam valve in GR3. On the ride home from work the employee's back became sore and locked up. Restricted to no overtime for two weeks o...
05/20/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee burned himself with hot condensate after turning on a hose with a loose connection, 1st and 2nd degree burns to left leg, groin and arm.
05/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 72d lost, 25d restricted Employee pulled on railroad car lid and felt pain in lower back.
05/08/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 66d lost Employee developed carpal tunnel, syndrome over the years from unknown causues, Scheduled for surgery and on MCOIA on 5/8/08.
05/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost EE was putting belts on FD101 screen in the crusher, when he felt a pull in his somach and groin area. EE restricted to no overtime.
05/02/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was struck on the forehead by a piece of conduit, while cleaning #2 centrifuge.
04/22/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Two employees were working together to clean up dust piles. EE was shoveling and other ee was using a pick. Other accidently stuck ee in the right forearm with the pick. The result in a puncture wound...
03/31/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted Employee was pulling wires to VFD and sustained a strain to his left shoulder. Restricted to no overtime on 5/1/08.
03/09/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was coming out of the MCC on the 3rd floor of GR3 plant and looking up, when he tripped over a pump/motor that is welded to the floor. He fell on his right side. He was off 3/10,3/11, and 3/12 due...
03/08/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted While attempting to get #3 calciner to feed, employee swung at #3 bin bottom with hammer and felt pain in his back. Employee restricted to no overtime on 3/19/08.
03/05/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Employee was carrying a 6"" hose and slipped on another hose buried in snow. He fell and hurt his shoulder. He restricted to no overtime for 2 weeks on 6-18-08.
03/05/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted EE was picking up a pump and twisting when he heard a pop in his right knee. EE restricted to no overtime until injury is resolved.
02/19/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was removing bolts out of the drive end of the #6 dryer feed screw on GR3 EE was using a bar to keep screws from turning, when he hit the bolt the screw moved causing the drive pin to push finger u...
02/18/2008 IMPOUNDMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None An increase in seepage from the west embankment of our D cell trilings pond was observed. Upon further investigation, a void near the toe of the downstream slope on the west embankment was discovered;...
02/14/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE was installing a screen in the GR2 Deca centerfuge, when he cut his finger on the screen, which required sutures.
02/04/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE strained muscle in addomen while trying to get on Cat. Restricted to no over time for 2 weeks on 2/12/08.
01/29/2008 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None 2 mechanics were in the process of repairing floculent scres in GR3 process plant when they ignited guar gum dust. No injuries were sustained by either employee.
01/24/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was using a pry bar on a railroad car when his foot slipped and he fell backward onto packed snow. Employee had pain to lower back, right hip, and right side of head. (Restricted to no overti...
12/11/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted EE was reading clipboard, when he slipped and fell on the ice. EE struck his right hip on the ground and indicated that his clipboard struck his ribs (left front). EE limited to no overtime for 2 week...
11/30/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 133d lost Oiling gearbox for cooling tower fan in GR3, he fell from a ladder straining his right arm and shoulder. Restricted duty: no overtime.
11/22/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 50d lost, 56d restricted EE stained his back while taking a screen out at product load out. Restricted to light duty on 12/6/07 (2 weeks).
10/10/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was bending down to place parts on a pallet when he felt his knee cap move causing him pain.