Utica Plant — Accidents

Total: 36 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/01/2020 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was on a Vermeer walk behind machine performing clean up tasks in the wet plant area of Utica 3. EE was pulling material out near the surge bin when a finger became wedged between a pipe and...
08/19/2019 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was cutting weeds and brush at the intersection of the Utica 1 and 2 roads to make better visibility with traffic and they got poison ivy rash on their body. Employee received medical treatme...
02/11/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost EE was doing a routine area inspection in the Utica I compressor room & tripped on a drain hose. EE was initially taken to a hospital to be checked by a doctor & the X-ray was negative & determined to...
12/21/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was removing a blow bar from the Hazemag secondary crusher on 12/21/18 and a tiny sliver hit their finger. They initially felt no pain however it started to hurt on 12/23/18 when they reporte...
10/19/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was helping another employee place a submersible pump into the bed of a pick up truck and as a result EE set the pump on EE's finger causing an injury.
03/25/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was in the process of aligning a knife valve and lost balance and twisted left knee causing pain.
01/29/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted The employee was lifting a piece of ductwork improperly. EE was on knees and extending right arm away from body to push up on the piece of ductwork being assembled. In doing this function the employee...
01/22/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 32d restricted Employee was using a shovel to clean frozen sand near the Utica 2 Lippmann and felt a pull in groin area.
01/02/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted EE was attempting to remove a fan blade from FA-1301 and was struck in the face with the blade. EE had the fan locked and tagged out. The fan slid off the shaft as EE was removing it and was struck in...
06/24/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was removing an oil filter from a track mobile engine and later that day ee felt pain in left elbow. This was considered a first aid case however on 08/02/2017 ee received a medical procedure that...
04/08/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 45d restricted Employee was walking on the walkway near the cyclones in the Utica I dryer building and tripped on a step. Employee braced themselves with the left hand as they were falling and fractured the left wri...
12/12/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was shoveling sand at the Utica II crusher to improve housekeeping and reported pain in lower back at the end of shift. This was originally classified as a first aid case only, however on 1/1...
03/28/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 19d lost Employee pinched finger on a jack stand while attempting to reposition a diesel powered portable pump so that it could be moved by a fork lift.
06/18/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was welding and grinding and felt irritation in his right eye. He was wearing all necessary PPE but conditions were windy and work was occurring on the floor above. A small piece of metal wa...
05/16/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was involved in re-attaching a dust collector boot on VS-307 and thought it was secured to the machine, however it slipped off and struck his head knocked his hard hat off causing a cut on his hair...
06/29/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was holding a piece of sheet poly in place as another person was drilling a hole in it to bolt it in place. The bit nicked his arm causing a cut.
02/17/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 121d lost Employee was shoveling spilled sand at the BC-01 tail pulley located in the Utica I basement. He reported to his supervisor that his left shoulder was sore. He had an X-ray that was negative. He recei...
01/08/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was opening a bottle of Tempo with an inappropriate tool and no hand PPE and cut his right index finger.
06/23/2012 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was dusting the supervisor's desk and she bent over and hit her forehead on a computer printer shelf.
04/17/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 152d lost On 04/17/2012 at approximately 8:15 am. EE was allegedly lifting up on the diffuser bar on the VS302 and he felt pain and a pop in his right shoulder. He was taken to the hospital for medical evaluati...
12/29/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 124d lost We are unsure when this started EE went to her doctor for painful back she had been having for a while and the doctor required her to be off work until 2/21/12 so she could go to a specialist for furt...
09/30/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was opening a rail car door with a metal bar and his hand slipped causing his middle knuckle on his right hand to strike the car. At the time of the incident he felt no pain. On 10-3-11 he was take...
09/14/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 196d lost EE was working on the number one dryer replacing the thrust idler. He was repositioning the old idler on the base for removal when he felt pain in his left shoulder. He was not using excessive force i...
06/27/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost EE was climbing down a ladder when he lost his footing on the ladder. He caught himself on the ladder rung, but felt pain in his right shoulder. He reported the injury, but thought the pain would go a...
07/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was pouring concrete at pond spillway and later that day when he relaxed taking his break he felt pain and stiffness in his back. He continued to work his normal duties. He later went to a chiropra...
12/09/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost EE was shoveling sand near the BC13 head pulley for one hour to clean up the area and allegedly felt pain in his left shoulder. The X-ray was negative and he continued to do his normal job. He had a m...
09/20/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 181d restricted Employee claimed he slipped off a bolt with a wrench and felt a twinge in his rt. shoulder. He continued working. He was seen by medical doctor on 9/21/07. Pain has persisted for this employee, and...
03/01/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted Employee performing maintenance repair on jaw crusher. Claims he experienced lumbar strain while working/positioning/replacing bearings and associated parts.
11/24/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 15d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE WORK, REPAIRING HINGES ON A STEEL DOOR. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RT. SHOULDER WHILE PUSHING ON DOOR TO ALIGN HINGES. HE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITY WHERE INI...
09/16/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON SMALL ROCK WHILE PERFORMING CLEANUP. HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. IT HAS NOW BEEN DETERMINED THAT HIS INJURY WILL REQUIRE A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT IS SCHEDULED FOR 1/29/07.
07/28/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 97d lost Ee was measuring product silos: he stepped onto a bin door and twisted his back when he moved backward off the door. The door is approx. 3"" high. EE was taken to community hospital for evaluation. In...
03/18/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 253d lost EE WAS DELIVERING BOOM LIFT TO JB CONTRACTING AT UNIMIN FACILITIES IN UTICA, IL. AS EE WAS UNLOADING BOOM LIFT, THE MACHINE LOST TRACTION, FALLING OFF THE TRAILER. EE SUSTAINED LOW BACK INJURY, REQUIR...
09/20/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED AN ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIA WHILE PUSHING/ PULLING ON A GEAR REDUCER DURING INSTALLATION.
03/29/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON AN INCLINED CONVEYOR. HE CLAIMS HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RT KNEE WHILE WALKING ALONG THE CONVEYOR WALKWAY. HE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT. HE REPORTED THE INJURY THE FOLLOWING MON DAY. TH...
02/11/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS PERFORMING PRE-SHIFT INSPECTION ON HAUL TRUCK. AS HE WAS DISMOUNTING MACHINE, HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN A 3 PT. CONTACT WITH ACCESS LADDER. EE FELL, STRIKING HIS LEFT WRIST AGAINST THE ACC ESS LADD...
11/29/2002 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE OPERATING A PNEUMATICHAMMER