Victorville Cement Plant — Accidents

Total: 246 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/02/2026 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted EE was lifting a mill bearing cap and the chain hoist hook stretched causing the cap to fall and graze EE's hard had and right cheek bone.
10/06/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted EE was lifting vactor hose and felt back pain.
10/01/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE was inspector bucket elevator and slipped on mill ball on ground.
08/27/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted EE was replacing drive belts and caught left ring finger, resulting in the loss of nail.
08/19/2025 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 99d restricted EE felt right knee pain while ascending stairs on the shuttle wagon.
03/19/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was attempting to clear a dust collector vent line and in the process of doing so they got a fragment of material in eye. Although they were wearing safety glasses the material got into left eye. T...
06/13/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted During manual concrete sounding inspection of a storage bam wall, the inspector impacted the left thumb with a 20 oz hammer, causing a fracture of the digit.
05/07/2024 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Contractor was taking the elevator down to the ground with an oversized ladder and it shifted in the elevator causing the elevator car to rock which locked the governor. This is a safety feature of th...
07/05/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted Worker was placing hand brake on rail car. Worker felt a strain in shoulder while doing this but did not think any medical attention was needed. Worker did not seek medical attention until 07/17/23, D...
06/30/2023 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator went into earthquake mode due to excessive movement in elevator. One employee in the elevator stated They tripped over their broom causing the excessive movement which tripped a safety featur...
03/21/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 66d restricted Temp Laborer was cleaning material off Group 3 scale and while attempting to step off the scale EE rolled EE's ankle. The step off the scale is approximately 8"". The temp. laborer was taken for medic...
02/21/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted EE was removing plywood form material with a pry bar. When pulling down to separate the materials, the bar slipped pinching the tip of the EE's right ring causing a laceration.
02/14/2023 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None An EE was standing on a step ladder using a hammer to unchoke an air slide at the Plant. For unknown reasons they slumped over and slid down the ladder landing on their left side. EE was non responsiv...
10/16/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 174d lost EE was attempting to open a clinker rail car hopper door to dump the railcar using a prybar. The EE put their leg under the hopper door and when the door opened the clinker flushed onto EE's leg causi...
09/26/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost EE was walking down steps to access mens shower room when EE lost balance. EE landed flat footed on right foot and felt a sharp pain. EE had fractured the same foot 4 months prior. X-ray on 9-30-22 sh...
05/29/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Train mechanic was using a sledge hammer on locomotive when they hit themselves in the lip with the hammer, causing a laceration requiring one stitch to close. Employee was given modified duty.
03/03/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee had just arrived and clocked in for work when EE went to get into EE's service truck. As EE was attempting to open the door with exterior door handle EE stated EE felt a pain in EE's middle f...
12/02/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 138d lost An employee was attempting to clear a plugged air slide. When EE opened the inspection cover while it was running, material shot out of the air slide causing material to get in EE's eyes. EE was take...
01/26/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was performing routine maintenance of a bucket elevator when a speck of sand blasting material that was used on the separator got in eye. The EE flushed the eye and felt confident the material had...
04/28/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted While unloading gypsum employee slipped on loose material while walking over uneven ground to open and close butterfly valves on trailers due to material sticking in unloading hole.
12/13/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was clearing debris using a hammer and chisel. EE felt something hit leg and felt a small bit of blood on EE's leg. EE reported it to us on 12/16/19, EE was taken to the Dr. who ordered x-rays. The...
12/13/2019 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None There was an abrupt motion inside the car caused by one of the miners while traveling down that activated motion switch that caused the elevator to stop therefore causing the miners to be trapped. Ele...
07/18/2019 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None There was an abrupt motion from inside the car caused by one of the miners while traveling down that activated the governor which caused the elevator to stop therefore causing the miners to be trapped...
05/31/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On 5/31/2017 Employee reported an injury that happened while loading mill balls. Employee got hit on the lip with a piece of metal. EE was released back to work full duty same day. On 6/17/2017 employ...
01/04/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a utility knife to cut a slit in the skirt rubber, the knife slipped cutting the employee's left index finger. Employee was not wearing gloves at the time of this incident.
09/20/2016 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee felt dizzy and confused after climbing up and down stairway to KE16. Employee was taken to St. Mary's hospital where ee was given an IV
08/22/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 60d restricted Employee was trouble shooting the air system on the vactor truck when they reached into a pinch point area and a butterfly valve shut on their left index finger.
08/13/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 219d lost Employee stated he was called back to work after his shift and he climbed 15 flights of stairs to work on an elevator and he felt pain and popping in his left knee. Employee did not report this incide...
08/03/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted His left foot was on the stair and right foot was stepping down when his left heel was caught on bottom edge of stair. When his foot landed he twisted it.
07/22/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Was removing the mist off his safety glasses and a small piece of metal struck his cheek.
07/14/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 10d restricted EE stood up and struck his hard hat with a conduit. Causing neck pain.
03/06/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted Injured employee was talking to another employee and did not see where he was walking. Stepped into a pot hole and twisted his ankle.
11/25/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee stepped off the vactor truck and did not see the large rock. He stepped on the rock and twisted his ankle.
01/22/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 180d restricted Employee was utilizing a 36"" aluminum pipe wrench o remove a Train Line Hose from the end of a railcar. The connection on the Train Line Hose broke loose causing the employee to twist and strain his...
12/17/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cleaning a bearing cover in the solvent tank, it slipped and he pinched his right middle finger between the cover and the edge of the tank. Superficial laceration requiring a steri-strip. Medic...
02/01/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was using a chain hoist to raise counterweight on JBC2 conveyor when he felt something pull in his lower right back.
12/15/2011 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing a roller on a conveyor belt. He was removing a clip that retains the cover, when some clinker dust was dislodged and blown into the employee's left eye by the wind. The employee...
12/14/2011 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee's hearing was tested on 12/14/2011 which revealed a mild hearing loss. He was scheduled for a re-test but became ill and could not be re-tested until he recovered. Hearing loss from re-test s...
11/27/2011 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee had a mild stroke and was transported via ambulance to the hospital. He did not have any accident or property or any type of incident on the mine property. This was determined to be non-wor...
11/11/2011 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed in 1990 with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. She only chose to have surgery on one hand. On 11-11-11, she requested to have the surgery on her left hand. She had surgery on...
09/21/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost Employee was climbing up a ladder onto a clinker rail car when he went to sit down on the rail car catwalk and twisted his right knee.
06/22/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 186d lost, 14d restricted Employee was inspecting the v-belts for the MBH9F fan. He was manually rolling the sheaves and the v-belts and his fingers got caught in the pinch point between the sheave and the v-belt. This equipm...
01/28/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost Driver was climbing out of his truck backwards and stepped down with his left foot. He twisted his left ankle and he felt a sharp pain. Driver fractured his left foot and ankle in 2 places.
11/12/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in 1994 but did not elect to have surgery. He filed a new claim on 11-12-10. He has been doing full work duty without any restrictions unti l the dat...
10/27/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None Employee alleges he aggravated a pre-existing hernia while using a 16 lb. sledge hammer to loosen bolts from the #11 Mill Bull Gear. Employee alleges he felt pain and a tearing sensation to h is right...
08/06/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was on the stairway between silo 14 and silo 15. He turned around on the steps to walk down, missed a step and overextended his left knee.
07/28/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 41d lost, 114d restricted Employee was carrying a light bucket of tools upstairs with his left hand so he could hold the handrail with his right hand. The bucket weighed approximately 20 lbs. Employee strained his left knee...
07/20/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a piece of hose to use as a patch for another hose on #12 Mill. His razor knife quickly went through the hose and lacerated his right thigh, which required seven sutures. He ret...
05/23/2010 STRIKING OR BUMPING DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 73d lost, 189d restricted Employee walked into an airslide, hit his head which caused him to jam his neck. He has been under medical observation only, but on 6-11-2010 the doctor felt he needed physical therapy, which makes t...
05/01/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None While closing one of the double doors on the compressor room when a steel bar came down and struck him on the left hand ring finger. Hand was on the door knob when the bar came into contact with his f...