Mining Incidents

Tehachapi Cement, LLC. Metal/Non-Metal

UNACEM North America · Facility
Controlled by UNACEM Corp S A A
Tehachapi, Kern County, CA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0400196

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
134
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,244
citations
297
significant & substantial
$1,345,952
proposed penalties
$1,035,736
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 59,921 22 7 367.2
2025 Q3 19,655 15 0 763.2
2025 Q2 16,635 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 45,281 3 1 66.3
2024 Q4 21,892 39 17 1781.5
2024 Q3 44,798 21 3 468.8
2024 Q2 18,123 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 39,100 13 1 332.5
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
January 23, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

Contractor truck driver was found lying on the ground on the drivers side of cement haul truck at the east truck access platform outbound lane by Golden Star trucking trainer and trainee at ~ 1:30-1:45 pm.

January 26, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was walking near a line of Gypsum Bulk Delivery trucks (18 wheel T/T) and apparently stopped to lean on the rear of trailer while making phone call. Trailer moved forward, EE fell under rear trailer wheels.

Reportable incidents

132 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 1 incident

February 4, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
UNACEM North America · Struck against stationary object

Worker was exiting the cooler unit and as EE was climbing out of the unit, EE hit a metal anchor that was on the wall near the exit with EE's left leg. When EE hit the anchor with EE's leg EE received a laceration.

2025 · 3 incidents

October 24, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
UNACEM North America · Rubbed or abraded

The employee was simply walking through the Maintenance Shop holding a box cutter they had just got out of the vending machine. Upon inspection of the box cutter, they noticed a foreign object (possibly glue) on the blade. They proceeded to wipe the blade off on their left sleeve, when they cut/punctured their wrist area.

August 13, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
UNACEM North America · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was working on a machine when a cylinder press that was suspended in the air swung towards EE and pinched EE's right middle finger against the side of the buckets machine.

April 2, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
UNACEM North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carrying empty container of regent acid, stepped down and out of shed, landed on ankle incorrectly.

2024 · 3 incidents

November 7, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
UNACEM North America · Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped over object on floor, fell against cylinders and attempted to catch themselves.

June 28, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
UNACEM North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee notified us 1 month after last day worked that it may be work related. Company received letter of determination on 11/15/24.

March 7, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
UNACEM North America · Accident type, without injuries

Someone had previously overloaded the conveyance, causing it to fault out. 3 total contractors were trapped, for approximately 3.5 hours. Communication was quickly established and maintained.

2023 · 4 incidents

September 12, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
UNACEM North America · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE collapsed in the office prior to starting work. EE was diagnosed with a heart condition.

May 22, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
UNACEM North America · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a 30 lb. bucket from ground level to the back of EE's service truck, when EE felt a sudden pain in left, lower back.

January 24, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
UNACEM North America · Struck by flying object

The EE was attempting to get an air slide flowing at the truck load out. As EE was in process of opening a door to check for flow, material spewed out and got in both of EE's eyes. EE went home on EE's own accord a bit later. Once home, EE talked to EE's wife, and decided to go to the Doctor, where EE was prescribed pain medication.

January 8, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
UNACEM North America · Fall from machine

Employee was getting into the cab of the crane. Lost EE's grip with the hand on the rail and fell backwards on to the ground. Hitting with EE's right foot first and then landed on EE's back

2022 · 1 incident

July 6, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Lehigh Cement West LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE began feeling ill while driving EE's haul truck. Quarry Manager was notified and took EE to the hospital in Manager's truck, where EE was observed and then released later the same day. Results are inconclusive.

2021 · 1 incident

November 8, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Cement West LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was in the process of cleaning the laydown yard. Part of the clean up involved removing some steel plate to take to the scrap pile. As the employee was setting the piece of plate into the bucket of a skid steer, EE felt a sudden pain in the left bicep.

2019 · 1 incident

December 8, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Accident type, without injuries

A fire started at the Screening Tower at Quarry. First responders were called immediately. The fire burned for approx. 90-120 minutes. Investigation and repairs are ongoing. Damage is currently unknown.

2018 · 1 incident

March 4, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting the zip tie off a new band-saw blade, employee cut EE's left thumb approximately 1/2 deep (to the bone) across the top knuckle.

2017 · 5 incidents

October 19, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by falling object

Co-worker was repositioning a wear liner plate when it came loose and fell on employee's right foot causing a crushing injury of the right foot. Contusion of the right foot.

May 11, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting pipe with pipe cutter, cast off piece fell and struck thumb, causing laceration.

April 28, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was drilling holes in steel plate with a 1/2" shank drill. The bit got hung up and twisted the drill out of hand. The cord for the drill became wrapped around the trigger causing the drill to continue to twist and it caught right pinky finger.

March 10, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee stepped in loose cement, and material splashed up into left eye, causing distress.

February 1, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by flying object

Employee (was wearing safety glasses and face shield) was grinding metal when shard found its way into the employees right eye. Weather conditions was very windy and dusty in the afternoon that could have possibly aided to the accident.

2015 · 2 incidents

May 4, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported to work Monday morning with numbness in right hand, attributed to heavy welding and bolt torquing the previous week. He continued to work his normal job until 5/15/15, when he was transferred to a new position to accommodate healing. This created a restricted duty case and the reporting.

April 22, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by flying object

Employee working to remove a loader tooth, struck by flying metal chip. Required physician to remove due to placement/size of object.

2014 · 3 incidents

May 5, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE ASSEMBLED SCAFFOLD LADDER TO LEAN AGAINST I-BEAM AND CLIMBED DOWN. THE LADDER STARTED TO BEND - EE GRABBED ONTO I-BEAM JUST AS LADDER COLLAPSED. EE HUNG FROM I-BEAM THEN FELL FROM APPROX. 15 FEET TO LOWER LEVEL. EE LANDED STRIKING LEFT HAND AGAINST LADDER RESULTING IN DISLOCATED JOINTS.

February 6, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician OTHER
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee squatted to perform safe back lift, and felt pop in left knee, and subsequent pain.

January 2, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a pry bar to clean screens, and caught his right pinkie tip between the bar and a handrail.

2013 · 4 incidents

August 1, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck against a moving object

Driver injured when seat of loader broke, pushing her forward in the cab and held her in an awkward position. The welds holding the seat had broken in two spots, allowing the scissor mechanism to force it forward. The driver requested no medical help or treatment at the time of the injury.

July 3, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee (mobile equipment mechanic) was loosening bolts on a loader wear plate. He used his left hand to push the bolt into the recessed sleeve, and his right hand on an impact wrench to loosen the bolt. When he activated the wrench, the bolt spun, cutting his thumb.

February 28, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut on forehead by 1/2 inch plastic sampling line, required stitches. EE was working on a kiln sampler probe line. It was a small flexible plastic tube. He left area and when he returned to re-attach it something bumped the line and caused it to move, he was struck by the brass fitting above the eyebrow as he was reaching for it.

2012 · 2 incidents

October 1, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EE was working to remove compacted dirt from a pile, when a piece sloughed off, striking him in the lower left leg, pinning him to the deck and twisting his body. EE broke both bones in lower left leg.

September 27, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is now seeing a physical therapist for soreness and tightness of right knee. pain has been off and on for several months. Seen by doctor in past with no medical treatment provided, however, patient is now seeing a physical therapist for strengthening exercises.

2011 · 3 incidents

December 30, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales OTHER
Lehigh Southwest Cement · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Payroll accountant felt ill, faint, pale, and did not improve upon rest. Ambulance called for transport to hospital. Early tests inconclusive, possible blood pressure medication issue? Upon release from hospital, the patient complained of some pain and sweating, and was subsequently diagnosed with blocked arteries, and remitted for surgery to repair.

March 28, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee approached a haul truck parked at the ready line. He lifted his left foot to step onto the lower step of the access ladder, and felt a `pop' in his right knee. He immediately stopped on the ladder, and waited for the situation to feel better. After a few moments, he continued on up the ladder, and completed the work on the door, and then exited the truck.

January 16, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was rebuilding cardox tubes, and escaping gas released and blew into his face and eyes, Diagnosis: corneal conjuctivitis. EE given prescription for potential infection. EE was sent back to finish shift with no further care.

2010 · 3 incidents

December 6, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting a piece of 4 inch drill steel when the piece fell off the support and struck the employee's left foot, fracturing the second metatarsal bone.

2009 · 6 incidents

December 15, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee is undergoing surgery on this date for an umbilical hernia. The hernia occurred October 21st. EE received NO medical treatment and NO work restrictions. The employee returned to work the same day as the hernia occurred, and has been working ever since, until 12/14. On 12/15, the employee was laid off due to lack of production, and is having surgery.

October 22, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE lifting steel plates/parts when he felt a hot burning pain in left inguinal area. Over the next few days, the pain increased and the employee reported it and sought medical attention. Employee underwent a layoff (planned production shutdown) during this time and was not eligible to work until 1/4/10, when recalled. and he was unable to due to medical restrictions.

May 18, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown. Employee reported his left arm/elbow was tingling and painful. Stated he had this condition before, but never this bad.

May 12, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While loading clinker dust with a skidsteer, dust blew into EE's eyes, causing some light irritation and redness. By end of shift, EE reported his eyes were itchy/watery/sore/red, but felt okay to drive home. Next morning, EE reported eyes were still sore, inflammed/red, and was sent to doctor for check.

February 24, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck against stationary object

While working at the undergrate deck, ee got clinker dust in eyes. He raised up suddenly from a crouched position, knocking his hardhat off and striking head on overhead beam. He continued raising up to get out of the area, and struck his head on a steel beam on the ceiling. He received a 1.2 inch laceration to the forward central skull that required 4 sutures.

February 12, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting plastic sheeting with a knife when he slipped, cut himself slightly in the left knee.

2008 · 3 incidents

December 15, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking towards plant storeroom, and slipped on ice, twisting right knee.

August 23, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning the spitzer in the finish mill when a spec of cement blew past his PPE and got caught under his eyelid. He was seen by a doctor who irrigated the eye and removed the dust spec. A mild corneal abrasion was noted from the effects of the cement and irrigation.

March 1, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While attempting to clean material under the A silos, the employee got cement dust in his eyes. He immediately sought water to wash the dust out, and then came to the plant for more rinsing. He was sent to the hospital for further decon and evaluation.

2007 · 9 incidents

August 10, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a loader, and lost his balance on the last step. As he fell, he caught himself sharply with his right hand on the handrail, and his right arm and shoulder took the shock of his fall.

July 11, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by flying object

EE received a foreign object in his right eye when he was walking through the plant, and was caught in a dust devil/windstorm. He was wearing safety glasses, but the wind blew a fragment foreign object into his right eye.

April 24, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a knife to open a cardboard box containing filters. His hand slipped, while cutting the box, and he cut across his left index finger, between the 2nd and 3rd knuckles.

April 7, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE severed left index finger while assisting in the removal of hatch door in the pre-heater tower.

March 31, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Doing demo to a chute - cut a piece loose and it flipped the wrong way and hit him in the hard hat.

March 29, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a rivetbuster, when the tooth got caught in the material. As he tried to remove it, the rivetbuster lunged forward catching his right ring finger and pinky finger between the rivet buster and material causing a 1 cm laceration to his 5th (pinky) finger.

March 28, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Wind blown door to office closed on employee's left ring finger tip.

2006 · 19 incidents

November 25, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall onto or against objects

EE stumbled on catwalk, struck middle finger right hand reaching for hand hold, breaking finger tip.

October 24, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was disconnecting coupler between electric motor and water pump. When coupler was disconnected, water pressure jarred impeller of water pump backwards and EE was struck by a coupler half.

October 9, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was attempting to patch leaving vessel with epoxy mix. Free lime solution was in vessel, some type of chemical reaction took place creating pressure in vessel, releasing liquid. Liquid splashed on employee.

September 26, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner was cutting on feed end of ball finish mill with a torch. A flamable material flashed from cutting slot. The material was unknown. Miner received first degree burn and 2 small 2nd degee burns of left side of face.

August 22, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck against a moving object

Mild back strain from operating bobcat. Reported next day, visit to Dr on day reported.

August 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was "sucked" by super sucker hose in crotch. Has suction bruise and mild back strain.

August 2, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dust in right eye. Antibiotics in eye.

July 27, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by flying object

Wind-blown dust in right eye. Antibiotic in eye.

July 6, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

Wires fell out of cardox. EE removed PPE to reattach wires. Hot material spilled onto unprotected sleeve. Sleeve acted as catch area trapping hot material on arm. EE misconduct caused injury.

June 27, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Hatch fell on Lt pinky finger, laceration.

May 30, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standing/kneeling on uneven ground, possible left knee injury. Being treated as first aid but will become reportable with MRI exam.

May 16, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Contact with heat

Heat stress. Employee did not eat for 24 hours and no fluids for 14 hours prior to starting work.

May 16, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

Water spray leaked into hot material. EE tried to open door. Hot material flushed into employee's overalls. Hot material burned his back(blisters). Employee had a poor position to open the door, contributing to injury.

May 9, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut left forearm, cutting rope, pulling knife towards the body, not cutting away.

April 27, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by flying object

Wind blown dust into right eye.

April 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A 30# steel ring fell on thumb.

February 13, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck against stationary object

EE energized a powered hacksaw with his finger against drive wheel. EE tested positive for marijuana; suspended; further investigation for level of drug; return TBA.

January 18, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Wind blown cement dust.

2005 · 4 incidents

October 24, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DUST IN LEFT EYE.

October 12, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by falling object

FK pump arm was being checked, Arm dropped and pinched finger finger, right hand. Small laceration -1 stitches.

June 3, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

7000-1 FILED AS PRECAUTION. EMPLOYEE HAS A RASH THAT THE SOURCE OF HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. CONSULTED WITH LOCAL MSHA OFFICE AND WAS ADVISED TO FILE 7000-1.

May 28, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN BODY IN EMPLOYEE'S EYE. BEING REPORTED AS REPORTABLE WITH UNKNOWN PRESCRIPTION CHARGE RECEIVED IN MAIL YESTERDAY.

2004 · 14 incidents

December 10, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from ladders

EE WAS KNOCKED OFF A LADDER BY A FALLING CEMENT CHUNK. (EE WAS ON FREE-STANDING LADDER UNDER SILO, CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTE. EE FELL APPROX. 2' AND HIT HIS SHOULDER AGAINST SUPPORT WALL OF SILO, CAUSING INJURY. FIRST AID ONLY - X RAY NEGATIVE; NO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS GIVEN.)

December 8, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE OPENED DUST COLLECTOR, HIGH WIND PRESENT, DUST INTO EYES.

December 3, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by falling object

EE & COWORKER WERE WORKING USING A CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE SUPPORT PIPE. PIPE WAS HEAVIER THAN ANTICIPATED, SLIPPING THROUGH COWORKER'S GLOVES AND HITTING EE ON THE FOOT. (EE WAS HOLDING THE CUTTING TORCH. PIPE WEIGHED APPROX. 12 LBS.)

December 3, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WORKING INSIDE RAW MILL WHEN COWORKER HIT CERAMIC STONE WITH HAMMER AND A PIECE OF THE CERAMIC STONE BROKE OFF AND HIT EE IN HIS FACE (CHEEK). (EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. FIRST AID TREATMENT ONLY; BUTTERFLY BANDAGE ONLY - NO STITCHES.)

September 3, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

While descending the moving stairs of the stacker reclaimer, a hidden rock moved forward, ee stepped on it, twisted his ankle and fell.

August 7, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

WHILE COMING DOWN THE LADDER OF A 50T EUCLID HAUL TRUCK, THE EE MISSED THE LAST STEP, FELL AND TWISTED HIS BACK. ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN.

June 28, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck against a moving object

WHILE CLEANING UP A COAL SPILL, THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE RAILS & WHEN APPROACHING THE UNLOADER THE BUCKET HIT A RAISED PART OF THE GRIZZLY. THIS THREW THE EE INTO THE SAFETY BAR OF THE BOBCAT HITTING HIS CHEST, WHERE HIS RADIO MIKE WAS.

April 2, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED A 5 GALLON BUCKET OF OIL AND FELT PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK AND DOWN RIGHT LEG.

March 17, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing large pieces of hardened cement. After removing a large piece, fine powdered cement flushed into ee's face and eyes. The right eye received an abrasion.

March 3, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A FILTER COVER TO REPLACE A FILTER. WHILE DOING THIS, HE FELT A POP IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THIS INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR UNTIL 3/4/04 AND EE WAS NOT SENT TO A DOCTOR UNTIL 3/9/04. AT PRESENT, EE IS ON MODIFIED DUTY, BUT MAY BECOME AN LTA.

February 13, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE MANUALLY ACTIVATING AN AIR CANNON, A CARDOX PORT CAME OFF AND HOT KILN FEED CONTACTEDEE'S RIGHT HAND.

January 24, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · No Value Found

WORKER ON LOWER PORTION OF CATWALKS, LOOKED UP TO ANSWER A CALL AND MATERIAL FELL FROM GRATING ABOVE TO THE FACE OF WORKER. DIRT GOT UNDER SAFETY GLASSES INTO EYE (RIGHT).

January 23, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Flash burns (welding)

EE RECEIVED A WELDING FLASH BURN TO BOTH EYES WHILE OBSERVING RAW MILL TABLE WELDING OPERATIONS.

2003 · 9 incidents

November 29, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS GOING TO HIS VEHICLE AND TRIPPED OVER A PARKING BLOCK, INJURING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

October 16, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Lehigh Southwest Cement · No Value Found

EE WAS CLIMBING THE LADDER OF HIS 777 HAUL TRUCK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 15, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Lehigh Southwest Cement · No Value Found

THIS EE INJURED HIS KNEE ON 8/10/01. HE HAD A TOTAL OF 168 DAYS OFF AND WAS TRANSFERRED TO A TRUCK DRIVING POSITION ON 4/3/02. HE STATED THAT HIS KNEE STARTED SWELLING SOMETIME THE PREVIOUS WE EK. HIS DR. HAS PLACED HIM ON LIGHT DUTY.

September 2, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 11-17-02. HE HAS BEEN WORKING WITH A FULL DUTY RELEASE UNTIL HIS SURGERY. EE STATES HIS SYMPOTOMS BEGAN IN 1997.

May 23, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PLASTIC COVER ON A FUEL NOZZLE WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING HIS FINGER.

March 18, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A 992G LOADER. WHILE DIGGING, BUCKET CAME IN CONTACT WITH A LARGE ROCK CAUSING REAR OF LOADER TO COME OFF THE GROUND. WHEN REAR OF LOADER RE-CONTACTED THE GROUND, EE WAS BOUNC ED IN THE SEAT CAUSING LOW BACK PAIN. EE IS SHORT & LIGHTWEIGHT & MUST ADJUST SEAT TO LOWEST POSITION TO REACH PEDALS. BY DOING THIS CAUSES THE SEAT TO LOSE ITS SHOCK ABSORBING CAPABILITIES.

March 16, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING HAUL TRUCK LADDER. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING A SPRAIN TO THE LEFT KNEE.

January 16, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING PLUGGED DUST COLLECTOR. HE THEN OPENED THE INSPECTION DOOR AND STUCK HIS HAND IN WHILE ROTARY AIRLOCK WAS STILL RUNNING. ROTARY AIRLOCK CONNECTED WITH THE TIP OF HIS RIG HT MIDDLE FINGER CAUSING AN AVULSION.

2002 · 9 incidents

July 18, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RE-OCCURRENCE OF AN INJURY REPORTED ORIGINALLY AS 2/27/00. EMPLOYEE HAS HAD CONTINUAL PROBLEMS. ON 7/18/02 HE FELT HIS LEFT KNEE POP. HE RETURNED TO HIS DOCTOR AND HAS BEEN OFF WORK SINCE.

May 11, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ASSIGNED DUTY OF HARD FACING CRUSHER ROTOR BARS. ROTOR WOULD NOT TURN. EE PULLED UP ON CRUSHED ROTOR AND FELT A POP IN LEFT KNEE. ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS - KNEE SPRAIN. SURGERY REQUIRED.

April 30, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUSHING AND PULLING AN ANALYZER PROBE CAUSING A LOWER BACK STRAIN, WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE PROBE.

April 25, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CALLED OUT TO RECALIFBRATE A CONVEYOR BELT THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED. EE SLIPPED ON SPILLED CLINKER FROM BROKEN BELT THAT HAD FALLEN ONTO CATWALK.

April 11, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WA CONDUCTING AN INSPECTION OF THE B4 MILL BUCKET ELEVATOR. HE WAS LOOKING UP WHEN CEMENT DUST PARTICLES DROPPED INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

March 21, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PLACING A HYDRAULIC JACK UNDER A PLATE OF STEEL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 5, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ENTERING CAB OF 992 LOADER, STEPPED ON SEAT BELT LATCH AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

February 2, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall from machine

EE JUMPED DOWN OFF TRACK MOBILE AND TWISTED LT. ANKLE.

2001 · 11 incidents

August 30, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Accident type, without injuries

EMPLOYEE OPERATING LOADER WAS MOVING STOCKPILED MATERIAL FROM ONE AREA AND THEN DUMPING IT OVER THE EDGE ON AN ESTABLISHED STOCKPILE. BEFORE BE-GINNING TO DUMP, THE OPERATOR PUSHED OFF THE EDGE AND THEN BEGAN DUMPING MATERIAL OVER THE EDGE(PART ON TOP AND THE REST GOING OVER THE SIDE). THE BANK UNDER THE RIGHT TIRE GAVE WAY. THE LOADER SANK AND THEN ROLLED OVER. NO INJURIES.

August 26, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED OVER PIECE OF ANGLE IRON LEFT ON CATWALK, CAUSING A LACERATION AND BRUISE TO RIGHT KNEE.

August 19, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A DRILL BIT ON AN INGERAOLL RAND DM-45E DRILL AND FELT PAIN IN TOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG.

August 15, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING MATERIAL INTO A SMALL DUMP TRUCK WITH A BOBCAT. WHILE RAISING THE BUCKET AND MOVING FORWARD TO DUMP, THE BOBCAT STARTED TO BUCK (ROCK BACK & FORTH), CAUSING THE BOBCAT TO TIP FORWARD. IT APPEARS THAT THE EMPLOYEE LET GO OF THE CONTROLS AND REACHED OUT, PLACING HIS HANDS ON THE SIDE OF THE DUMP BED. THE CAB OF THE BOBCAT THEN CAME DOWN ON THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS.

August 10, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE RAWMILL, ADJUSTING TYRE. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SAND & OIL CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO SLIP AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

August 6, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD JUST COMPLETED THE POSITIONING OF A SCAFFOLD PLANK & BEGUN TO RAISE & TURN TO PREPARE TO RECEIVE NEXT PLANK FROM CO-WORKER. THE CO-WORKERHAD PREPARED THE RISING PLANK TOO CLOSE TO EE BACK WHICH RESULTED IN THE EE'S LOWER LIP TO STRIKE AGAINST THE PLANK AS HE TURNED

July 31, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL OFF A CATWALK. EMPLOYEE TURNED WHILE LIFTING SHOVEL AND FELT A POP IN LOWER BACK CAUSING A LOWER BACK STRAIN.

June 12, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BREAKING A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL WITH A PICK. WHILE BREAKING MATERIAL EE HIT A SCREEN GUARD, CAUSING THE PICK TO BOUNCE BACK STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK.

March 29, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM SK VALVE. BAR SLIPPED, CAUSING EE'S RIGHT KNEE TO STRIKE FK PIPE. NOTE: AT TIME THSI WAS CONSIDERED A FIRST AID INCIDENT, IN FACT EE PALYED RAQUET BALL THAT EVENING. WE QUESTION VALIDITY, BUT ARE REPORTING SINCE SURGERY IS REQUIRED.

February 20, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING UP SPILLED MATERIAL W/BOBCAT. MATERIAL CONTAINED OIL/GREASE. EE DISMOUNTED FROM BOBCAT AND STEPPED ON BUCKET WHICH HAD GREASE/OIL/DIRT CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

January 19, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE DAY WAS WINDY, EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING FOR THE DAY. HIS HAT BLEW OFF IN PARKING LOT. EMPLOYEE FELL TRYINGTO RETRIEVE HIS HAT, LANDING ON RIGHT ELBOW. THIS INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 1-22-0 1.

2000 · 11 incidents

October 3, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THERE IS NO EXACT INJURY DATE. THIS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. HE IS A MECHANIC IN OUR SHOP. HE HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE SINCE 1982. HE HAD SURGERY FOR THE LEFT HA ND AT THAT TIME. HE NOW HAS HAD SURGERY ON THE RIGHT HAND.

August 3, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by falling object

LIFTING SUPER SUCKER HOSE, FELL INJURING EMPLOYEE'S LOWER BACK. HOSE WAS PLUGGED, EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT HOSE AND SHAKE OUT MATERIAL.

August 1, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING PIECES OF BROKEN CONCRETE, EMPLOYEE SUFFERED STRAIN TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 27, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLING SUPER SUCKER HOSE OUT OF A PORT. LIFTED 6" P8PE, FELT A POP IN THE CENTER OF HIS BACK.

July 14, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ADJUSTING BELT SKIRTING. STRAINED LEFT HAND WHILE ADJUSTING SKIRTING. HAND WAS IN AN AWKWARD POSITION.

May 6, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck by falling object

A CREW WAS DIRECTED TO FOLD THE JIB OUT ON AN 80 TON CRANE. THEY BEGAN TO PULL THE PINS ON THE STOWAWAY JIB WITHOUT INSTALLING THE HINGE PINS THAT PIVOT THE JIB OUT. AS A RESULT, THE JIB FELL OFF THE SUPPORT AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE WAY DOWN. IT CAME TO REST ON THE OUTRIGGER.

April 4, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A DUST COLLECTOR ON TOP OF THE CEMENT STORAGE SILOS. HE STEPPED ON A PILE OF CEMENT DUST, SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. HE WILL BE ON MODIFIED DUTY FOR 2-3 WEEKS.

February 27, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED ON MUD ON THE CONCRETE BEHIND THE SHOP AND DISLOCATED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WILL BE ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.

February 17, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ON 2-17-00 EMPLOYEE REPORTED A PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS NECK. ON 3-20-00 HE REQUESTED TO SEE HIS DOCTOR. WAS X-RAYED AND GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR A MUSCLE RELAXER. NO RESTRICTED DUTY OR LOST TIM E.

February 1, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Struck against a moving object

EE RAN OVER A PILE WITH A SMALL BOBCAT LOADER AND TIPPED IT OVER INJURING HIS NECK. RESTRICTED TO DESK WORK AND WENT FOR REPEATED VISITS TO A PHYSICAL THERAPIST.

January 31, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lehigh Southwest Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE BURNED THE HEEL OF HIS RIGHT HAND WITH A TORCH, NO INITIAL TREATMENT, WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 2-17-00 TO HAVE IT CHECKED. PRESCRIPTION FOR ANTIBIOTIC. CONTINUED HIS REGULAR WORK DUTIE S.