Victorville Cement Plant — Accidents

Total: 246 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/20/2005 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted EE was packing bags of cement on A-line when the top of the bag of cement broke shooting dust into the air and EE got dust into his eyes. EE washed eye out however left eye was irritated. EE receive...
06/30/2005 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EE had prior injury to knee and is claiming that it did not heal states that it has been bothering him and wanted to place new claim.
06/20/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 8d restricted EE calims to have been exiting Loader 370 (992G) on back steps. EE claims to have fell from steps hitting left side of arm and back on steps.
06/02/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was loosening bolts under truck when material fell in left eye
06/02/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE was lighting an acetylene torch when troch tip was partially plugged with slag causing torch to flash back and burnt employee hand and arm.
06/01/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE was tending the K3 elevator when he tried to use his weight to force a pallet into the elevator. EE didnot feel pain right away notified supervisor 2 day later that he thought he may have hernia.
05/31/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted EE was working at BBC1 (crusher) with rubber boots when some clinker dust got into the boots. After working and sweating in the boots, EE had a rash.
05/24/2005 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE was removing a section of airslide on EAC19. A gust of wind blew dust into his left eye, causing irritation.
05/23/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None At 7:50 a.m. burning coal from the coal stockpile got on to the conveyor and into the coal mill. The coal ignited the coal dust causing the internal system to catch fire. The CO2 internal fire supre...
05/19/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None Mine fire discovered in coal stockpile. Smoldering in several locations. Have attempted to seperate burning coal from fire. Now attempting to drench with water.
05/16/2005 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 64d restricted EE was closing elevator door on K2 (kiln) elevator. While door was closing EE attempted to push strap to the outside of door and door slammmed on left hand.
05/13/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE has developed dermititis from the cement contact with skin.
04/29/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE was using a vise and drill press failed to clamp the vise to table. EE had his hand between the vise drill press post when drill hole the bit caught causing the vise to spin which cause his hand t...
04/28/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE was putting pin un self dumping hooper. While placing pin in the hopper tipped forward EE was holding on with right hand the weight caused the EE to be come forward causing him right shoulder pain...
03/10/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted Employee was dismounting from AHU395, lost his footing on the ladder and felt a pop in his right shoulder. Next day shoulder felt worse he and wanted to seek medical attention.
03/08/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was closing elevator door on GPH2 7th floor when his finger got caught and cut right index finger.
03/02/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE was attempting to shoot build up in clinker cooler on K3 when from the port his was doing the task a puff of hot dustt came out. EE got hot dust into his right glove which cause a burn.
02/25/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE was cleaning vent lines on top of the rollpress with a 4 lb sledge hammer. When EE hit the vent line and missed causing him to over extend his arms straining both arms.
02/18/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None employee and partner were removing a bearing from the G cooler. The parter was attempting to remove the bearing with a 5' pry bar. the employee asked the partner to wait and then grabbed the bearing...
02/15/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND 9d restricted EE was lifting door on ES3 and strained back. There was difficulty opening the door due to draft suction.
02/13/2005 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE was airarcing inside of GCC2 and got a foreign object in left eye.
02/04/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND 2d restricted during high winds dust blew off of clinker stacker belt and into employee's eye. He then rubbed his eye aggrivating the eye. employee was wearing safety glasses.
01/31/2005 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While EE was conducting routine maintenance on coal milling area when the wind blew up dust which entered his right eye.
01/12/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 104d lost, 64d restricted employee was retrieving a vacuum system from LBH2 baghouse. As he climbed the ladder to retrieve the equipment he felt pain in his right side. As he reached the bottom with the equipment the pain be...
01/06/2005 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE was using Water Blaster at Reduction Zone. While moving from the 3rd level to the 4th level EE claims as he was pushing the Water Blaster up to the 4th level. This caused the gun to fire water in...
12/06/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None When installing a bucket on the upper chain, the bucket fell forward as they were lining up holes. When the bucket fell foward the employee finger got smashed between the bucket and chain.
12/03/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None While trowing away trash in the trash hopper the employee tripped over a pallett on ground fell on left knee and left hand.
11/29/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None Employee was jackhammering for bulk of shift at Scale 3. THe following morning employee reported that she had upper back pain and numbness and tingling in both arms and hands.
10/29/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None Ee was fabricating conveyor belt skirting and was punching holes to accomodate skirt boards. ee swung hammer, missed the punch and struck his left hand.
10/21/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE was was bending over equipment while fixing it. While pulling out an air hose he felt a sharp pain in his back.
10/13/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None Employee was moving boxes when wrist made a popping noise. Sprained right wrist.
09/17/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND 6d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE was coming dowm ladder from Loader when his foot got caught on grip and caused left knee to twist.
09/15/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Employee was closing water valve on K3 water tank. The valve became stuck and the employee pulled hard to loosen valve, straining his back and shoulders.
09/09/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None The employee was attaching a bucket to a skid steer loader. When the latches wouldn't close the employee stomped on them with his foot to pound the closed and strained his right foot.
08/26/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 200d lost Employee was trying to open the doors on rail car #37. The door was difficult to open and employee gave extra push and popped his right shoulder.
08/23/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING HOT DUST WITH BOBCAT WHEN BOBCAT STALLED. EMPLOYEE EXITED EQUIPMENT AND STEPPED INTO HOT KILN DUST AND RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS OF THE FOOT.
08/19/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 121d lost Ee attempted to remove full oil drum from discharge end of mill #11. The edge of the drum was placed on the lip of the bobcat and when ee tried to lift the drum more it fell over and landed on his lef...
08/18/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND 5d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE lifted 8"" Flange for a gas train on K3 after putting the flange down he felt pain in his lower back.
08/06/2004 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE was working on the packing line when the palletizer stopped. EE want into the palletizer with out locking out the machinery and while fixing the problem his l...
08/06/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None injury reported October 8, 2004. Employee was dumping buckets of cement in to roto hopper and may have strained his shoulder.
08/05/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND 8d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE was reassembling coupling guard for LC2 compressor when top portion got caught up on motor bolts in attempt to free it the guard fell on left hand.
07/13/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Internal audit found need to report. Employee was removing elevator bucket from pallet when top of the bucket toppled over and stuck him on the top of right foot.
04/29/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND 8d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE didnot report until 7 days. EE was cleaning railcar when debris was dislodged and flew into eye.
04/16/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE was walking from mill #11 to storeroom slipped on mill ball and injured knee. EE did not report injury for 7 days.
02/02/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND 9d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE was checking on report of meal backup satge IV meal pipe. When he opened port hot material puffed out into his face.
01/31/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND 23d restricted EE was stepping off a froklift he slipped on the gravel fell against the coal mill roll and felt a strain in his back.
01/27/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 349d lost Injury became reportable 10/8/2004 with lost time due to surgury. Employee was pushing rail car door with left foot when foot snapped and started to swell. Employee was not placed on restriced duty...
01/27/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Internal audit found need to report. EE was moving cages and bag boxes when he lifted a box and felt a pull in his left shoulder.
12/05/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 62d restricted Internal audit found need to report an amended restricted days. EE was repairing bottom dump door on railcar when the hinge broke. EE left hand was caught between door and ground.
11/10/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Internal audit found need to report. This was a vehicle accident involving 2 employees. EE1 was traveling down the hill from Quarry Office. EE2 was coming up the hill. The vehicles collided.