Wampum Plant Cemex Inc — Accidents

Total: 100 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/08/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 41d restricted Employee was removing cribbing from under dozer and machine shifted. Cribbing struck right hand.
05/08/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 73d restricted When moving pump and placing Pipe on Valve flange, pipe slipped off & employee lunged forward using his hand to brake from a complete fall. Employee felt discomfort in lower back and right groin area...
03/26/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was placing plate over ball charging hole, when plate slipped from grasp and fell on left foot above steel toe.
02/06/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was walking outside packhouse slipped in ice/slush/wet conditions, and landed on rt side pain in rt ankle.
01/13/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Snow and freezing temperatures, employee was walking to the Electric office, along side roadway, slipped and fell. EE landed on his back and hit his head on the ground. EE did not lose consciousness...
12/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was inspecting finish mill #2 sweep dust collector for bad bags. EE found a bad bag and cut it in an attempt to free up bag. At this time build-up on other bags let loose and struck EE in the face,...
10/25/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was at door on front of kiln hood, when hot clinker dust fell/entered behind cuff of glove on left hand. EE received 2nd degree burn on left wrist, the size of a half dollar.
07/18/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was closing a butterfly valve with an 18"" crescent wrench on the valve stem. When valve broke loose it caused the employee to strike himself under the left jaw. Neck and tooth sore, cut insi...
06/16/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted Employee was tied off stepping from man-lift onto cement cooler. Stepped into opening around cooler shaft and twisted his left knee. Returned to regular job, no restrictions. 7 months later still havi...
05/30/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using high pressure washer and felt soreness/discomfort in right shoulder from recoil of spray wand, when applying the trigger. EE was sharing time with 2 other EE's. EE did not receive medical...
03/27/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was neinstalling trunion cap, cap was supported on trunion cap bolts. He was pushing felt strain discomfort in upper back.
01/22/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing liners from #2 FM, cutting lines and breaking loose with hammer. Piece of metal broke away when liner was struck with hammer, no larger than 1/2"" to 1"" cut through pant leg whi...
01/02/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE was filling 5 gal. bucket, he opened the molasses valve on #5 pump, when filling the 2nd bucket the cement started pouring with more force exiting the mollasses valve. Due to the amount of initial...
07/18/2007 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee strained groin/stomach picking up wheelbarrow of coal rejects & clinker dust.
07/05/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Calibrating #3 kiln feeder, pulling on adjustment with wrench, he struck his right bicep on feeder framework. A week later he started to experience swelling in right elbow; went to see a physician. Ph...
06/19/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While inspectingcooler, dust fell in right eye. Doctor removed particle from eye. EE returned to work.
05/20/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE dropped measuring tape with weight down to measure cement silo. Tape got entangled in screw pump. Pully reeled out of hand, handle on tape caught middle finger & lacerated finger. EE rec'd 7 stitch...
05/10/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While swinging sledge hammer EE overswung & on follow through held handle with both hands his rt index finger struck damper, ripped off fingernail & split tip of finger open. EE rec'd sutures on finge...
03/14/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted EE strained back while pulling a hoe across the bottom of a gear base removing excess lube oil. He was bending and twisting to his left side and felt discomfort in his lower left back.
02/08/2007 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted Lumps from lump catcher spilled over, and when exiting thru plastic curtain he did not see loose material. Stepped on large piece of material twisting left ankle, causing sprain.
11/12/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Try to empty silo, opened port to remove lumps and material flushed out into face. Jack hammering lumps materal disoldged and flushed into face.
10/04/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted EE was installing lids on withdraw screw with the assistance of another employee. He felt something pull in his groin area.
10/01/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 53d restricted Employee was climbing step ladder to get on scaffold to clean lumps. When stepping off of ladder and onto scaffold, he fell backwards approximately 4 feet and hit elbow, right wrist, right shoulder an...
09/14/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee slipped on rung of step ladder and struck knee on ladder rung.
08/25/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to cut plastic pipe with a utility knife. Utility knife slipped and cut ring finger. EE's ring finger was lacerated and re- quired 6 stitches.
08/04/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While attempting to cut 8"" plastic hose with knife, employee punctured/cut underside of forearm. Approximately 3/4 inch, she received two sutures.
05/22/2006 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was disposing of dust bags, wind blew dust from dust collector bags into her face and eyes. She was wearing safety glasses. She received superficial abrasion to rt lower cornea of left eye.
05/19/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost Employee was standing to one side of 48"" belt. While shoveling material employee was twisting in an awkward position when he felt something pull in the middle of his abdomen.
04/14/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was breaking concrete off bolt heads and hit his right thumb with a 4lb sledge hammer, resulting in 10 stitches.
04/01/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was climbing ext. ladder to secure the top when it kicked out. The employee fell striking rt knee on rung of ladder. He was taken to hospital, knee x-rayed, came back negative, and he went back to...
03/18/2006 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE felt strain in right knee on 3/4/06. Knee felt better; attempting to kneel down he felt strain as he knelt. Got an X-ray; came back negative but still felt discomfort. EE went to have an MRI on the...
03/14/2006 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE got foregin object ( dust particle) in left eye. Washed eye out went back to work , still continued to bother him on Monday 3/20/06. went to eye doctor remover foregin particle from EE eye. EE rec...
05/16/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS THREADING A BOLT AT THREADING MACHINE. EE STEPPED AWAY FROM THE THREADER & WITH HIS RT. FOOT HE STEPPED ON A PIPE NIPPLE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RT. KNEE. TWISTING OF RT. KNEE CAUSED A S...
04/20/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was in an awkward position reaching and to loosen nuts & bolts on hanging lights, felt pinch in forearm (rt.). Minor strain in rt. forearm, EE got prescription medicine.
03/24/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None LOOSE CLINKER WAS SPILLING OVER BELT IN #2 FINISH TUNNEL. EE WAS PULLING SUPER SUCKER HOSE (8"" PLASTIC) DOWN TUNNEL TO CLEAN LOOSE CLINKER WHEN HE SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE AND FALLING ON HIS...
03/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE AND COWORKER WERE CLEANING OUT DRAFT HOLES IN KILN #3 WITH A PIPE. EE DROPPED PIPE TO GROUND. EE WENT TO PICK IT UP; HE GRABBED THE HOT END OF THE PIPE WITH HIS BARE HAND. EE RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE...
02/19/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 16d lost, 44d restricted Employee was exiting log skidder when striker for torches caught in handrail. Striker was attached and hanging on his coveralls. When stepping down, striker got caught/hung up over pin on handrail. As...
07/13/2004 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 52d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING 2 OTHER REPAIRMAN INSTALLING A BALL MILL ACCESS DOOR. A CRANE WAS BEING OPERATED BY ONE OF THE REPAIRMAN TO LIFT THE DOOR INTO POSITION. EE WAS HELPING TO GUIDE THE DOOR INTO PO...
06/30/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost EE was working in GBF modules. The modules were full of raw kiln feed. He was using a vac hose and grinding screens. His skin was moist from sweating. It came in contact with akaline dust, resulting i...
06/29/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EE was cleaning under a slag feeder with a skid loader. There was 3 inches of clearance between the top of the loader and the bottom framework of the feeder. He went under the feeder and filled the lo...
05/14/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost PLANT LUBEMAN WAS RETURNING TO MAINTENANCE SHOP. AS HE ENTERED THE SHOP AREA, THERE WAS ANOTHER HYSTER AND TRASH DUMPSTER IN THE TRAVEL WAY. AS THE HYSTER WAS MOVING FORWARD EE LEANED TO HIS RIGHT TO...
03/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS THROWING A DIVERTER PADDLE ON THE STONE CHUTE FROM SILO 1&2 TO SILO 8. TO DO THIS, THE EE HAD TO PULL THE PADDLE ARM TOWARDS HIMSELF. THE PADDLE WAS HARD TO THROW BECAUSE OF WEAR AND BUILDUP. T...
03/05/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing batteries on the road grader. When he lifted the new battery over the wheel and down into the battery case, he felt something pop in his right wrist. He began physical therapy on...
03/04/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost EE WAS WORKING IN #2 FINISH MILL BALL REMOVING SHELL LINERS FROM INSIDE OF MILL. DEVELOPED SORENESS AND STIFFNESS IN BACK FROM LIFTING LINERS, WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION. WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION...
02/26/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK PUSHING A 4 WHEEL CART AND USING A COME-A-LONG TO MOVE A 250 F.K. COMPRESSOR. THE COMPRESSOR WEIGHS APPROX 400 LBS. HE WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION, AND SH...
02/09/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS REMOVING SLUDGE/ WATER PUMP FROM BASEMENTOF UNLOADING STATION. HE PICKED THE PUMP UP TO PLACE IT ON A 2 WHEEL CART. THE PUMP WEIGHED APPROX 200 LBS. IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING THE PUMP, HE STRAI...
02/06/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost EMPLOYEE GOT OUT OF HIS VEHICLE IN THE EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT. THE WATER IN THE LOT FROZE OVER BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. WHILE WALKING AWAY FROM HIS VEHICLE HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE ICE STRIK...
01/28/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted FATIGUE HAMMER SLIPPED & STRUCK HAND BELOW LEFT THUMB. OTHER FACTOR HITTING RUBBER, HELPED CONTRIBUTE TO FATIGUE.
01/23/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A SCREW HOUSING TO A SCREW CONVEYOR. HE WAS WORKING OUTDOORS. THERE WAS SNOW AND ICE IN THE WORK AREA. WHEN HE WENT TO POSTION THE HOUSING INTO PLACE, HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND...
01/15/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A PUMP SCREW THAT WAS STUCK IN THE PUMP'S HOUSING. HE WAS HITTING THE SCREW SHAFT WITH A 10 LB SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE IT OUT OF THE HOUSING. WHEN HE STRUCK THE SCREW SHAFT...