Mining Incidents

Clinchfield Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Cemex Southeast LLC · Facility
Controlled by Cemex S A
Clinchfield, Houston County, GA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0900053

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
118
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,328
citations
327
significant & substantial
$1,362,221
proposed penalties
$1,125,964
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 92,767 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 74,153 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 85,265 10 3 117.3
2025 Q1 16,156 18 11 1114.1
2024 Q4 24,054 5 3 207.9
2024 Q3 69,222 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 25,164 30 5 1192.2
2024 Q1 64,323 3 0 46.6
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

118 on file

2026 · 1 incident

January 9, 2026 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A laborer working in the Finishing Mills was cleaning a gypsum spillage. The employee was filling and carrying two five-gallon buckets; the employee stated their back was hurting and had trouble standing and walking with a sharp pain. They were treated for a back spasms.

2024 · 7 incidents

December 3, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
Cemex Southeast LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Lunchtime arrived, the EPSA team stopped activities. However, the CEMEX owned loader continued to operate. After lunch activities resumed. The dumper operator while performing the reverse maneuver to unload material at the stockpile, backed to close to the berm and suddenly experienced a slide on the rear of the dumper, falling to a lower level.

October 23, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Southeast LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Lack of communication between operator and ground rigger, pinched rigger's fingers between load causing laceration to fingers. Resulting in stitches and temporary light duty work.

August 23, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cemex Southeast LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Burn to ear drum from hot slag from oxy/acetylene cutting.

August 15, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee finger was struck with hammer fracturing tip of right middle finger.

August 6, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While closing a gate hopper on railcar, the bar used to turn the knuckle slipped from the knuckle and pinched the employees left middle ring finger between the bar and the railcar.

May 23, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Southeast LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was working off of a scissors lift to make a repair. At the same time another employee left a forklift running with no wheel chocks parked on a slope. The forklift rolled back down the slope and collided with the scissors lift. The employee was pinned between the handrail of the SL and air slide the employee was working on.

April 16, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Cemex Southeast LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While working in the bulk silos, the miner got cement dust in their right eye. The miner flushed their eye but still had some irritation. Miner was taken to local urgent care where miner was prescribed an ointment which is what makes this case more than first aid.

2023 · 1 incident

May 8, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Team lift of a purlin being performed when wind gust caused one employee to lose control of the purlin, which rolled onto right wrist lacerating it. Leather gloves & long sleeves were being worn; proper team lift techniques were followed. Bleeding was slowed and employee transported to ER for treatment - 10 stitches and a tetanus shot. Released with no work restrictions.

2022 · 1 incident

October 28, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was working to change out a bushing on a tipping valve arm, when the arm rotated down and pinched miner's left middle finger between the counter-weight arm and d ring which was welded to the feed pipe.

2021 · 1 incident

April 27, 2021 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Contact with heat

Employee stated that EE became nauseated on the way home after EE's shift on 04/27/2021. Employee sought medical attention at the Hospital. Employee was diagnosed as being dehydrated. Employee arrived to work 04/28/2021 and resigned. This request is being submitted and the matters described herein is not an admission to a reportable accident, injury, illness.

2020 · 4 incidents

November 2, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck by flying object

Kiln Auxiliary clutch housing fragmented striking employee on left shoulder blade resulting in a contusion and fractured rib.

September 23, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator error resulting in accident while hauling overburden to stockpile. Operator failed to wear seatbelt, causing injury. Although operator displayed high proficiency and had driven this exact route 49 trips this same workday, 50th trip was attempted at excessive speed and caused this accident. Non-use of mandatory seat belt caused EE's injury. Operator relieved of mine duty.

April 8, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending HAC (high altitude conveyor) belt and lost footing and lunged forward and felt pain in right shoulder. Employee sought medical treatment on 4/29/2020 and MRI showed tear of right pectoral muscle. Employee out for corrective surgery on 5/1/2020.

February 9, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bruised leg

2019 · 1 incident

February 5, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Fall from machine

Employee, working on deck of mobile crane, misstepped and fell from deck of mobile crane falling 70 inches landing on ground at base of crane. Employee has been trained on MSHA fall protection requirement and site specific training but chose not to wear fall protection.

2018 · 1 incident

2017 · 1 incident

January 6, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was reattaching a valve arm to yoke on an actuating cylinder. In the process of getting yoke and valve arm aligned EE used a hammer to drive keeper pin in place. The pin went through the yoke and valve arm and pinched the end of left index finger between the end of pin and valve housing. Resulting in a Laceration/fracture on the tip of the index finger.

2016 · 2 incidents

May 17, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Fall from machine

Injured was pulling the slack out of load tarp, and when injured stepped backward off of the end of trailer injured was wearing fall protection - when harness stopped injured this caused left foot to contact ground (or weight caused toe to break)

January 20, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee's pry bar slipped letting right arm travel forward into cement panel. Right forearm was cut above glove where contact was made with concrete panel. Laceration required five (5) stitches.

2015 · 19 incidents

November 18, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was walking down the steps from control. Close to bottom of the steps his foot slipped and he injured his right ankle. After treatment, the injury was diagnosed as broken fibula at ankle.

September 11, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
Cemex Southeast LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Person was stuck in bulk silos elevator for approx. 90 minutes. Msha hot line was notified

September 2, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was closing cleanout door on preheater. The door latch was not in the correct position and when injured reached to reposition the latch, his finger was mashed between door and frame.

July 18, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending steps from the new heat exchanger system and when they stepped on the landing they felt a pain in the right knee. Employee sought medical treatment on 7/20/2015 and was prescribed pain and steroid medication.

July 14, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Cemex Southeast LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An air exam, dust from a screw blew directly onto a monitor causing an alarm and NO reading of 141@4ppm. The dust was removed, the alarm cleared, and air readings returned to normal. This form is submitted to terminate Citation No.8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

July 14, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Cemex Southeast LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported sore throat, fever, and body aches. Employee visited hospital but denied illness was work related. This request is being submitted to terminate Citation No.8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

July 9, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Cemex Southeast LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee reported a nauseous smell while cutting pipe in #2 compartment. Results of air testing was negative. Next day, employee stated he wasn't feeling well and asked to leave early. This request is being submitted to terminate Citation No.8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

June 16, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Contact with heat

Employee started feeling woozy. He was taken to Perry Hospital ER by ambulance He was diagnosed as being dehydrated and given fluids. Dismissed from ER later that day He had been working on some valves on top of bulk silos with another employee

June 9, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Cemex Southeast LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had been welding in the baghouse. The employee later stated that he was having breathing problems, a headache, black mucus mixed with blood, and a nose bleed. This request is being submitted to terminate Citation No. 8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

May 29, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Cemex Southeast LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee had been welding in the baghouse. The following day, employee stated that he was not coming to work because he had "burnt eyes" and had been throwing up. This request is being submitted to terminate Citation No. 8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

March 30, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was throwing a piece of steel cable into scrap bin. He stepped on uneven ground and twisted his ankle. Injured sought meduical treatment on 4/9/2015.

March 21, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee's crew hit a "gas pocket" while cutting a section of catwalk. Employee got sick at the smell and was removed to fresh air outside. This request is being submitted to terminate Citation No.8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

March 21, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee's work crew hit a "gas pocket" while cutting a section of catwalk. Employee got sick at the smell and was removed to fresh air outside. The request is being submitted to terminate Citation No.8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

March 21, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee's work crew hit a "gas pocket" while cutting a section of catwalk. Employee got sick at the smell and was removed to fresh air outside. This request is being submitted to terminate Citation No. 8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

March 21, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employees work crew hit a "gas pocket" while cutting a section of catwalk. Employee got sick at the smell and was removed to fresh air. This request is being submitted to terminate Citation No.8820578 and should not be construed as an admission that the matters described herein constitute a reportable accident, injury, or illness.

March 18, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Cemex Southeast LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding in the baghouse. During the latter part of his shift he began to have eye discomfort and irritation which was diagnosed as arc flash eye burn.

February 15, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured was cutting a piece of channel iron from #6 clinker bin. He removed the cut piece, and then reached into opening to remove the rest of the iron. The iron become loose and fell onto employee's left thumb. This resulted in a fracture.

February 7, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was walking, blacked out and fell to the concrete. Injured sustained lacerations to area above left eye. This required sutures

January 30, 2015 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was using a screwdriver to "pop" some metal bands on a shipping crate. The screwdriver slipped causing his hand to contact a metal band on the crate. This resulted in sutures to his right hand small and ring fingers.

2014 · 1 incident

October 16, 2014 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Cemex Southeast LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Injured had completed a power shot in preheater poke hole and had removed the system. He proceeded to look into the porthole to see how much buildup up had been removed and at that time some material overhead broke free and hot dust was blown onto injured's face and some material got into eyes

2013 · 2 incidents

February 28, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured was installing a door on #5 finish mill feed elevator. This door is secured with a top retaining bar. One side of the retainer was secured and the other side could not be because the door was not in correct position. Injured moved door and this caused the unsecured side of bar to swing down causing it to contact his left thumb. This resulted in a fracture.

January 14, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was exiting the pack house silos on the south side. His left foot did not clear the concrete blocks (used to stop water from entering these silos) and he fell to the ground injuring his left knee (torn ligament)

2012 · 6 incidents

December 4, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was closing door on a new piece of production equipment and smashed end of right middle finger causing cut and fracture. Finger was caught between door latch and latch keeper. Employee was placed on limited duty with using right hand.

November 7, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured was using an air lance to clean a plugged chute. He was standing on an 10" high platform. When the air lance broke free, injured lost his balance, fell backward and his left elbow contacted a handrail Injured did NOT seek medical treatment until 11/19/2012

October 25, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck by falling object

Electrical contractor dropped a piece of 3/4 rigid conduit pipe approx. 4' long from a walk platform above a fuel silo. The pipe slid down the roof of silo and fell approx. 20' and hit the EE point down between his back and shoulder blade. The EE was working in a boom lift appr. 70' from ground level. EEG was diag.with fractured ribs. EE was released for work upon leaving doctor.

August 31, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck against stationary object

Injured was adjusting the calibration on a motion switch for H-50 dust collector screw. He accessed the switch from the wrong side of the guard and while descending the ladder his left thumb contacted a sharp edge on the guard.

May 23, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck against stationary object

Stepped out of truck onto a rock wrong way and felt a pain.

January 15, 2012 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured was using a come-a-long to pull two sections of chain together on the south side of reclaimer harrow bars. When he put pressure on the hoist, a section of harrow bar above him fell and struck his back

2011 · 7 incidents

October 5, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal safety director OTHER
Cemex Southeast LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This was a contractor employee who was observed by his fellow workers, gasping for air and breathing heavily. After making the employee comfortable as possible, an ambulance was called and he was transported to local hospital

May 5, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was installing a cover on a roller mill roll. The method used was putting eyebolt into cover and lowering in place. The eyebolt broke, and while attempting to remove himself from the area, injured twisted his knee.

May 5, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Struck against stationary object

Injured was installing a cover on a roller mill roll. The method used was putting an eyebolt into cover and lowering into place. A fellow co-worker realized that the eyebolt had broken and pushed injured out of the way. Injured was pushed into another roller mill roll and sustained contusions to right shoulder.

April 25, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing a machine guard approx. 75 lbs. on a piece of Eq. on 4/12/11. EE's feet slipped on a hill of dust and he overextended his shoulder.Due to continued pain on 4/25/11 company made a Dr. appt. for him the EE RTW the next day. EE also received 2 Rx's and was waiting on X-rays when we met with him on 4/27/11 for the incident investigation. (See attachment)

April 14, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Southeast LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was trying to move a pallet and his feet got tangled in the plastic wrap at the bottom of pallet. Injured fell and hit left elbow Note: Injured did not seek medical treatment until 4/25/2011.

March 3, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was helping to remove a door off of coal mill feeder (due to Plugging) when the door came open, injured's left long finger was pinched causing lacerations

February 21, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Southeast LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured was lifting a 5 gallon bucket of water from a sink. After lifting, he felt a pain in the lower stomach area. Injured did not seek medical help until 2/23/2011.

2010 · 9 incidents

October 18, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Cemex Southeast LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Injured was instructed to pour grinding aid into the feed chute on #6 finish mill. He poured it thru an access door. After pouring material into chute, he closed door and a flashback occurred. Inujured suffered 2nd degree burns on right side of neck and right arm. He also suffered a fractured little finger on right hand.

August 19, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismounting an L-50 front end loader. After reaching the ground, he apparently stepped into a depression in the ground and caused a sprain to his left ankle.

June 14, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was using a pickaxe to remove hardened material from roller mill table when he felt a pain to his lower back.

June 10, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was walking in the cooler room when he tripped on a bolt sticking out of floor. Injured threw his arms up to regain his balance and felt a pain in his left shoulder. Injured went to doctor on 6/10, but he was NOT put on restricted duty until 7/1/2010.

May 20, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cemex Inc · Struck against stationary object

Injured was removing a keeper pin from the main chain on the reclaimer. When keeper pin was being removed, the injured contacted a bucket above his hand, causing a laceration to his right index finger.

May 12, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Fall from ladders

Injured was stepping off of a platform onto a ladder.Injured missed the step on the ladder and fell backwards (Approx.20"). Injured sustained bruises to lower back area.

April 19, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured stated that he was unrolling a conveyor belt and felt a pain in his lower back. Injured did not recall doing anything to aggravate his back. Injured was diagnosed with lower lumbar sprain

April 9, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was working at additives tower and stamler additives feeder during this time period. Unknown what caused this injury, but it was related to overexertion during this period. Injury reported on 4/9/2010 but injured did not seek medical treatment until 4/12/2010. Diagnosed with Lumbar strain.

February 18, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Cemex Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was operating quarry control panel when he felt a pain in his lower back. Injured was subsequently sent to company doctor on 2/24/10 and was put on restricted duty. No known conditions contributed illness.

2009 · 6 incidents

October 2, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a jackhammer and after use he noticed a pain in side and shoulder. Injured did not seek treatment until 10/6/09

September 26, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was moving some water pump hoses that had become twisted. The hoses were 8" diameter. When injured was moving these hoses he felt a pull in his groin area. Injured did not seek medical treatment until 9/29/09.

September 2, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

Injured was trying to retrieve an impact wrench from golf cart bed. In the bed was a broken shaft assembly that he had helped remove from reclaimer. While retrieving impact wrench, the shaft fell out of cart bed and the coupling end fell onto the floor and the other end fell on injured's left foot.

July 30, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using vac. truck to clean loose kiln feed from top of homogenizing silos. Employee was holding the hose under his left arm and his right hand was on the end of hose. Something caused the right hand to slip and his right arm was sucked into end of hose, up to his shoulder.

June 29, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on electrical wires on the trolley for Clinker Crane. Employee tripped on steel support beam and to prevent himself from falling, he caught himself with right arm. Employee sustained a strain to right shoulder. Employee did NOT seek medical treatment until 7/13/09.

June 3, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was using a pry bar at the reclaimer to locate harrow chain into guides. The pry bar slipped, forcing the wrist to become twisted abnormally.

2008 · 9 incidents

December 21, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

Injured was removing burner pipe from kiln. He was wearing goggles and when he removed goggles dust fell from the goggles into his right eye.

November 6, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was helping move rail cars and was standing on the ladder on the side of the rail car. When the cars were positioned, he reached around with his left hand to tighten the rail car brake. He strained a muscle in his left shoulder.

September 24, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to open a dust collector damper while the fan was still operating. This heavy resistance caused employee to sprain his right shoulder.

July 8, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was unhooking a 4-part crane block from a single crane block. During this, injured placed his hand on 4-part block and the hook, swiveled side to side and the injured's finger was pinched. Injury resulted in sutures.

February 26, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was doing some testing on palletizer and put his hand in the wrong place. He was adjusting the slide gate and put his left hand onto some moving parts. Injured left ring finger was caught.

February 16, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Inc · Struck against stationary object

Injured was using a manual rail car mover to move an empty cement car. Injured did not use both hands on the mover and the mover slipped, causing the forehead of the injured to contact the brake platform on the rail car.

February 2, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Fall down stairs

Injured was descending steps on east side of preheater and slipped in some standing water(recent heavy rains) employee fell and twisted left knee. Injured did not seek treatment until 2/6/08

February 2, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on the west side of kiln coal mill and slipped on water and mud in this area. Recent rains had caused this area to acculumate water. Employee experienced sprain of left knee area.

February 2, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismantling a scaffold when a 7' scaffold post hit his knee and pushed his leg out.

2007 · 8 incidents

November 30, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working inside discharge cone on finish mill. EE was using wrenches to work on water spray pipe. EE reported injury at this time, but he was not sent for medical treatment until 12/4/07. After medical treatment, EE was diagnosed with sprain in lumbar region.

November 17, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was moving hot material from the kiln feed end chute with a skid steer loader. EE apparently hit the discharge chute and some hot material fell from overhead on his body. EE jumped out of loader and contacted some hot material that had not been moved.

November 17, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was moving hot material from the kiln feed end chute with a skid steer loader. EE was dumping this material into a 980 loader bucket and some hot material splashed back and contacted EE. EE was burned on his hands, arms and face.

November 14, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using (2) jacks to position kiln tire pads. One of the jacks slipped and EE's left index finger was pinched between tire pad and retaining block. EE failed to properly secure jack and failed to keep his fingers away from potential pinch points. Injury resulted in a pinched finger/fracture and required stitches to close wound.

October 7, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was using a poke bar to remove buildup from preheater duct under the tire chute. The tire feeder fed a tire into the chute and tire hit the poke bar causing the end to be forced down. The other end of the poke bar which was being held by injured was forced upward striking the employee in the jaw. Injured had four stitches inside mouth

September 28, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Customer truck driver was tarping his cement package load and his foot got tangled in the corner of the canvas and fell to the ground. Approx. 3 feet NOTE: This person works for Commercial Carrier Corp--This company hauls cement for Cemex-(CCC phone--478-328-8585 --Ms. Maureen-contact person)

September 13, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to lift a crane brake rigging from work table to a pallet, as the brake rigging was being lowered, the adjusting rod for the rigging, put tension on the spring and the employee's right thumb was pinched. Employee required several stitches to close wound.

April 7, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on a chute flange, working on a door on chute, employee slipped and fell approx. four (4) feet and his ribcage hit the chute flange

2006 · 4 incidents

August 7, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was closing a valve on cement line and felt a pull in his chest.

July 25, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on valve that withdraws cement from silo 9. When employee stepped back, his left foot stepped on guard covering opening in floor. His foot twisted causing his ankle to twist.

June 13, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was adjusting reject plow on conveyor belt. The plow needed more adjustment and fellow employee activated the plow to determine adjustment needed. Injured employee put his left hand in a pinch point of linkage.

March 8, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

Injured went to bottom drag area to retrieve some air hose. Injured reached up into drag, which was being worked on, and a piece of iron that had previously been cut fell on his left arm.

2005 · 5 incidents

December 21, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was relocating jack stand under machine. While tyring to roll jack stand under machine (hard to roll on dirt) had to walk stand from side to side. The stand fell toward ground and pinned hand between stand and ground. Cut top right hand.

August 15, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing a straight permenent ladder, when foot slipped and ee caught himself w/right shoulder initial treatment indicated sprain/strain- Employee went to orthopedic surgeon on 9-13-05 and further treatment is necessary.

March 8, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using an air-operated jackhammer. The connections on the hose became separated and the end of the hose hit his left knee.

February 23, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER CREW MEMBER REMOVING AIR DUCTS FROM THE ROLLER MILL. WHILE TRYING TO MANUEVER THE AIR DUCTS EE FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE AIR DUCTS AND CRUSHER WHEEL

February 10, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PREPARING TO CLEAN UP SPILLED CEMENT AND SHOVEL INTO SCREW CONVEYOR. CONVEYOR TOP IS LEVEL WITH FLOOR. THE CONVEYOR HAD GRATING AND RUBBER BELT COVERING IT. EE MOVED BELTING, STEPPED INTO A 8" OPENING THAT HAD BEEN LEFT, MOVED OUT OF POSITION.

2004 · 5 incidents

December 15, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING SPILLAGE ON WALKWAY. AS HE WAS WORKING, AT THE TOE OF THE PILE THE TOP OF THE PILE STARTED SLIDING DOWN & PINNED EMPLOYEE'S RT. LEG.

October 28, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of conveyor belt to use on a repair job. the location of the belt prevented the injured to use the correct procedure to position himself. as the employee was cutting the belt with a razor knife the razor knife slipped and contacted left knee.

September 10, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing timbers from clinker cooler throat. he was standing on 2 timbers when he lost his balance and fell approx. 2 feet

June 4, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting an empty 55 gal drum to stack on top of another drum. He lifted the drum and felt a snap & pain in right upper forearm.

March 30, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING WHITE IRON BRG. BLOCK FROM TRACTION SHAFT. EE CUT BOTH SIDES OF BEARING WITH TORCH. EE STRUCK BEARING WITH SLEDGEHAMMER & BEARING BROKE & SLIVER OF METAL BECAME EMBEDDED IN AREA ABOVE EE'S RIGHT KNEE.

2003 · 5 incidents

December 22, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Cemex Inc · No Value Found

INJURED WAS WALKING FROM VAC TRUCK TO CEMENT SILO. HE ENCOUNTERED A BUGGY PLACE AND HIS FOOT SUNK AND STOPPED, EE'S MOTION CAUSED KNEE TO TWIST.

September 2, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A BAR TO TURN COUPLING ON ROLLER MILL MOTOR. THE BAR HUNG AND HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BAR AND BOTTOM OF COUPLING GUARD.

July 24, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE STUCK AN AIR LANCE IN A DISCHARGE PIPE FROM CEMENT SILO (SILO HAS 4 DISCHARGE PIPES). HE NOTICED CEMENT BLOWING OUT OF ANOTHER PIPE. THE CEMENT STOPPED BLOWING AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PLU G THE HOLE, THE CEMENT STARTED SPEWING AND WENT AROUND HIS GLASSES INTO HIS LT. EYE.

May 15, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUTTING A PIECE OF METAL INTO A BANDSAW. THE END OF METAL WAS RESTING ON A ROLLER STAND. WHEN EE MOVED METAL IT TIPPED THE STAND OVER AND METAL. FELL ON TOP OF FOOT. NOTE: ORIGNAL X RAY SHOWED NO FRACTURE-X RAY ON SHOWED FRACTURE ON 6-9-03.

January 14, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING AROUND THE CORNER OF QUARRY SHOP. HE DID NOT SEE THE TONGUE OF THE WELDER AND TRIPPED OVER IT, CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS SHOULDER. THE LIGHT IN THIS AREA WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED.

2002 · 1 incident

March 25, 2002 GA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING PEDESTAL GRINDER TO GRIND THE BEVELS ON A PIECE OF 1" PLATE. THE PLATE SLIPPED OFF THE END OF GRINDER WHEEL AND FINGER CONTRACTED GRINDER WHEEL.

2001 · 4 incidents

October 18, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS CLEANING HARROW (SOUTH) BLAD WITH JIMMY BAR. PALM OF HAND CONTACTED A SHARP OBJECT BELOW THIS AREA. THIS RESULTED IN CUT TO PALM OF RIGHT HAND (4 STITCHES). GLOVES MIGHT HAVE PREVE NTED THIS CUT.

May 29, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southdown Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO BEND A BAR BY WEDGING IT BETWEEN 2 STATIONARY OBJECTS. THE BAR BENT SOME AND THEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE. RIGHT SIDE OF UPPER EYE.

May 29, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Southdown Inc · Accident type, without injuries

LAB TECHNICIAN DECIDED TO POUR A GLYCERIN ETHONOL AMMONIUM SOLUTION IN A CLINKER DRAG THAT TRANSPORTS CLINKER FROM CLINKER COOLER TO STORAGE. THE MATERIAL COMBINED WITH THE TEMP AND RED HOT CL INKER TO CAUSE AN EXPLOSION IN THE CLINKER ELEVATORS.

May 4, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A PALLET TO REMOVE ROPE THAT WAS HOLDING AC UNIT ON PALLET. AS EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACK OFF OF PALLET, HIS RIGHT FOOT GOT HUNG ON THE EDGE OF TOP BOARD AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HANDS ON WALL. EMPLOYEE DID NOT FALL.

2000 · 7 incidents

October 30, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southdown Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS TRYING TO MOVE A BELT PULLEY (HEAD) TO CENTER IT UP ON THE SHAFT. HE USED A SLEDGE HAMMER AND DUE TO THE CONFIGURATION OF THE BELT FRAME HIS FINGERS WERE CUT ON THE IRON FRAME.

September 18, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southdown Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

INJURED WAS REMOVING HARROW BLADE FROM THE BED OF HYDRALIFT. HE WAS PULLING WITH HIS RIGHT HAND AND SUPPORTING WITH LEFT HAND. THE HARROW ROLLED AND THE SAWTOOTH EDGE OF HARROW BLADE CONTACT ED HIS LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND. THE END OF FINGER WAS CUT AND BROKEN.

July 18, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southdown Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING BAR AND SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE BUILD-UP FROM ISNIDE A PREHEATER VESSEL. HAMMER HIT BAR A GLANCING BLOW RESULTING IN FINGER BEING PINCHED BETWEEN HAMMER HANDLE AND AIR BLAS TER.

June 21, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southdown Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING GRINDING BALLS FROM BALL MILL SCREENS USING A PRY BAR AND HAMMER. HE WAS STRUCK IN LEFT EYE BY BALL WHEN HE HIT IT WITH HAMMER. FROM ALL INDICATIONS, HE WAS NOT WEARING PPE (SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES).

May 9, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southdown Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ACCESS LADDER ON STACKER- RECLAIMER. HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM BOTTOM RUNG DUETO OIL BEING ON RUNG. HE FELL APPROXIMATELY 2', LANDING ON LEFT HEEL RESULTING IN FRACTURE.

April 25, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southdown Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING LADDER FROM 491 ELEVATORPLATFROM TO 492 CONVEYER SCREW. EMPLOYEE LOST GRIP AND FELL APPROX 3 FT TO WALKWAY, RESULTING IN CONTUSION TO LOWER BACK AREA AND ABRASIONS TO LEFT HAND. INCIDENT OCCURRED 4-25-00.

January 21, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southdown Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS DESCENDING STEPS IN HOMO SILOS. BOTTOM STEP CONSISTED OF BAR GRATING, WHICH WAS NOT CENTERED PROPERY AND WAS COVERED WITH DUST. EE TWISTED RIGHT FOOT ON GRATING RESULTING IN ANKLE SPRAI N.