Mining Incidents

Sugar Creek Ug Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Central Plains Cement Co · Underground
Controlled by Eagle Materials Inc
Sugar Creek, Jackson County, MO  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2302171

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
111
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Oct 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,655
citations
430
significant & substantial
$1,321,065
proposed penalties
$837,491
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 71,058 51 12 717.7
2025 Q3 20,400 20 2 980.4
2025 Q2 16,307 34 9 2085.0
2025 Q1 66,189 28 1 423.0
2024 Q4 56,073 19 1 338.8
2024 Q3 40,938 12 1 293.1
2024 Q2 74,434 20 1 268.7
2024 Q1 12,801 19 3 1484.3
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
June 6, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS CLIMBING STAIR SCAFFOLDING TO THE 108 FT LEVEL TO FLY EQUIPMENT INTO PLACE WHEN HE FELL FROM THE STEAL STRUCTURE TO THE 45 FT LEVEL FLOOR BLEOW WAS WEARING BEAR HANESS AND DOUBLE LANYAR D WHEN FATALITY OCCURRED. MULTIPLE TIE OFF POINTS WERE PROVIDED.

Reportable incidents

110 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 2 incidents

October 20, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As employee was poking bar in to silo to free up material EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder.

June 10, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained shoulder muscle while trying to remove a motor from the top of an air receiver tank

2024 · 2 incidents

June 13, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
Central Plains Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A Mobile Mechanic boarded the underground mine service cage to leave the mine at the end of the shift. As the man/material hoist started to raise the employee from the mine level, the hoist went into fault and abruptly stopped, throwing the employee to the floor. Once on surface the employee felt pain in lower back and right leg.

March 8, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by flying object

EE's were installing the manhead (door) in a mill with the use of an overhead crane. As the door was raised in to position it got hung up overloading the rigging breaking the come along, striking and lacerating the EE's forehead

2023 · 4 incidents

October 12, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning the preheater tower. During cleaning activities dust got on employees personal protective equipment. The employee opened EE's face shield to investigate issues with EE's tower cleaning apparatus and had dust come off EE's helmet helmet and in to EE's left eye

October 12, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Central Plains Cement Co · Accident type, without injuries

Skip bucket over loaded and went in to fault at the collar. When this happened the hoist rope bounced and set the safety dogs. The hoist controls had to be reset and the skip dogs had to be released. Equipment checked out and put back in to service

June 15, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
Central Plains Cement Co · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mtce Supvr found in office chair breathing & unresponsive by office mate. Safety Mgnr & Miners rep arrived and began check compressions/AED applied as per dispatch(no shock). EMT and fire department arrived and gave NARCAN as per Supvr's wife's direction VIA speaker phone. Narcan woke up Supvr immediately like nothing happened.

April 19, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by falling object

Cutting loose temporary frame. In an attempt to safely lower a piece, a partial cut was made. Upon making final cut, piece was heavier than expected; causing a piece of metal to fall, striking EE in the left hand. This prompted the need to visit an ER where stitches were applied. EE returned to work the same day.

2022 · 3 incidents

September 5, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Central Plains Cement Co · Accident type, without injuries

West end of raw fuel storage pile caught on fire. Unknown cause of fire. No one working in the area and no one affected by the fire. Heat warped tin roof and burned paint from support columns.

February 15, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking on ground level to get a lab sample, employee tripped on a wheel chock that was sticking into the walkway. Injured employee fell to the ground landing on right knee, left hand, and left shoulder.

February 10, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee was getting down from SV-26 scaler and rolled EE's right ankle on a used bolt that was laying on the ground where EE had parked.

2021 · 1 incident

April 23, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by flying object

Worker was attempting to unplug a dust collector hopper when material flushed out door. Material from collector got in employees eyes

2020 · 4 incidents

July 30, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck against stationary object

Employee was bench testing a radiator cooling fan. The fan became unstable and the employee went to catch the fan. The employees hand came in contact with the rotating blades and lacerated 4 fingers.

May 22, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE rolled ankle as EE stepped off north access ramp to pump room. EE stepping off a concrete ramp to the ground & rolled ankle. On 5/26/20 EE went to urgent care, x-ray showed sprained ankle. Follow up visit on 5/28/20 showed improvement requiring continued OTC pain meds & ice packs. Follow up on 6/5/20 showed improvement & dr recommended phys therapy. On 6/8/20 EE started PT.

March 27, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee opened up a cement silo port to clear material that was not flowing. The material let loose and dusted employee in face and eyes. The gate isolating the product was not fully closed which allowed material to flow out inspection port at employee. Employee was wearing dust mask and safety glasses at the time of the injury.

February 3, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by flying object

Electrician was working inside an electrical box above a cement loading scale. A gust of wind blew across the scale moving particles of dust through the grating up into the electricians left eye. The eye was flushed with water several times after the incident. No permanent damage to eye.

2019 · 1 incident

January 16, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Worker was pulling a scaffold pole from bottom of pile of 10 or so poles when a pole above the one EE pulled on slid down and pinched EE's left hand middle finger near the end.

2018 · 1 incident

July 18, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck against a moving object

Employee drove the 730 with the bed up.

2017 · 2 incidents

April 11, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by falling object

Descaling in 3rd Stage with Jack Hammer when 2 pieces fell from roof. Hit headache deck busting through and hitting scaffolding before striking employee at bottom of cone. EE climbed out of unit on EE's own power, was transported by ambulance to Hospital ER. Examined, nine (9) stitches to parietal area at top of head, released with instructions for care of wound.

April 8, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by falling object

Descaling Kiln Shell w/Air Hammer. Reported Rt hand hurting which brick had fell on earlier, wanted to quit for the day, Sat. am, 4/08. We received call noon Tues. 4/11. "fractures to Rt Hand". getting treatment. Med Asses: "Closed fracture base of 5th metacarpal bone Rt hand." Splint placed. Return to "Modified Work"--no impact tools w/Rt hand. Also referred to Orthopedic Dr.

2016 · 3 incidents

June 21, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped wrong exiting a fork lift, went to the Doctor on 06/24/2016 and was diagnosed with a sprained knee.

April 26, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was rotating a fan and caught hand in a pinch point between the rotor and fan housing.

January 20, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted left knee removing a door on the ground floor level.

2015 · 3 incidents

August 1, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Central Plains Cement Co · Contact with heat

Employee was working to clear a blockage of a bin. Employee sat down to cool off. As he got up he became disoriented and needed assistance from his co-worker to stand. As a precaution the employee was taken to the ER where he was given an IV. The employee returned to work after being released from the ER.

July 13, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning on the preheat tower, when a large chunk from above fell and struck the lance the employee was using to clean. The lance inadvertently struck the employee on the right side of his face. This resulted in an orbital bone fracture.

April 29, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Central Plains Cement Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee placed his hand on the mask of a forklift unknown to the forklift operator, the forklift operator inadvertently moved the forks and pinched the employee's fingers on his right hand.

2014 · 5 incidents

September 3, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee was exiting a contract hauler trailer when he tripped and fell. The Ee caught his boot at the end of the trailer.

May 5, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was removing a guard when he slipped and fell. As a result the employee has a strained hip/thigh strain.

February 12, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

falling object hit jackhammer causing jackhammer to hit employee in the mouth. Sutures used to close wound.

2013 · 2 incidents

November 7, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving an I beam approximately 10 feet long 8 inches high when it rolled over it caught his long finger on his right hand between it and the fork of the forklift. Lacerating the last joint.

October 8, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Central Plains Cement Co · Struck against a moving object

Employee states he was driving haul truck hit a bump and heard his back pop.

2012 · 1 incident

February 1, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge North America · Struck against stationary object

Employee was stepping down off of a piece of equipment and felt a pop in his left knee. Employee stated he did not slip, twist, or trip on anything and maintained three points of contact as he descended the steps. Employee sought treatment at Occupational Health Services in Independence and has been diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear.

2011 · 2 incidents

November 14, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was repositioning right fork on Terex forklift. Standing between two forks, left hand holding up weight of fork, right hand on back for pushing. Left hand slipped moving fork into position and fork dropped. Right ring finger pinched between back of fork and frame. EE transported to Hospital. Plastic surgery to remove 1/2" of finger.

February 23, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lafarge North America · Accident type, without injuries

Employee detected roof fall that exceeded the bolt length anchor points. Mine Manager, phoned the Rolla office with no response. He then notified the One Call line to report this incident. MSHA investigated the accident on 2/24/2011.

2010 · 1 incident

August 17, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee and contractor using jack stand to work on 988 loader tire chains. Stand was slick, covered in grease. Contractor was holding top of rod on jack, employee was lining up holes on rod so he could insert pin. Employee's thumb slipped into one hole. Rod slipped from contractor's hand, employee's thumb was cut. Treatment at Occupation Health-4 sutures, returned to full duty.

2009 · 2 incidents

November 30, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a trenching project on surface. He slipped on debris from the trench twisting his ankle resulting in a sprain. He is on modified duty and PT.

June 10, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by falling object

Employee was working in man basket. He was hanging netting in the underground mine, work was above his head. He tried to straighten the netting out so that there was no slack and one side fell. Material was heavier than he anticipated and it jerked his arm and strained his shoulder. He sought treatment and is on 20 lb lifting restrictions. No Rx meds were prescribed.

2007 · 1 incident

July 4, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee welding on Fletcher scaler pick rotation standing on bottom rung of ladder. He was wearing rubber boots with pant legs tucked inside. Spark fell into boot and burned top of left foot. Employee removed boot and had red area size of quarter on top of foot. Pain ceased, put boot back on, placed pants over boots to prevent a reoccurence. Did not report to spv til 7/9/07.

2006 · 2 incidents

June 20, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing hydraulic hose on single boom drill and stepped off ladder. His right knee gave way as he stepped on floor, but didn't slip or fall. He did not seek treatment at that time. He began experiencing pain again 10/3 when he slipped moving a jack. He sought treatment 10/4, was diagnosed with torn cartillage. Placed on light duty pending MRI and possible surgery.

February 5, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to remove a piece of metal from the magnet while magnet was still on the metal was pulled back up to magnet crushing finger between magnet surface and metal, resulting in fractured bone.

2004 · 3 incidents

August 23, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Lafarge North America · Accident type, without injuries

Mine lost power 8/23-9:35 AM. Compromises two ways out. Employees stopped work, assembled in lunch room. Problem with KCPL-no info on duration of outage. Evacuation ordered 9:40 using backup power supply, called MSHA. Evacuation recorded 9:40. 9:47-employees out of mine and accounted for. Phoned MSHA later in day-employees sent home, will be back 8/24-6:00 AM shift.

July 13, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Lafarge North America · Accident type, without injuries

Hoist Brake accumulator failed on the production shaft at 11:25 AM. The mine was evacuated at 11:55 AM. Repairs were completed at 1:00 PM.

June 23, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lafarge North America · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on piece of mobile equipment when he felt his knee pop. Employee reported injury to supervisor on 6/24/04, but did not seek treatment at that time. Employee was off on long weekend and iced knee to help condition. Assessment at OHS on 7/6/04, no restriction. Return appointment 7/8, placed on modified duty.

2003 · 6 incidents

December 11, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

46"X 14"X 3/4" PIECE OF METAL WAS WEDGED AGAINST RESTRICTOR PLATE ON THE REVERSING FEEDER BELT. AFTER LOCKING OUT, EE HIT THE PLATE TWICE WITH HIS HAND. THE PLATE THEN FELL DOWN ON HIS HAND ON THE SECOND BLOW, PINCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE PLATE AND THE CONVEYOR BELT.

July 11, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING NEAR THE BACK DOOR OF THE SHOP AT THE UNDERGROUND MINE. HE WAS AT THE DITCH AREA WALKING ABOVE THE DRAIN PIPE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE MUD AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE.

March 4, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ROCK FROM THE FACE HEADINGBY USING HIS FOOT. HE TWISTED AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

January 31, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PUT A BARREL ON A PALLET. HE TILTED THE BARREL ON EDGE AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

2002 · 2 incidents

October 7, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF OF DOUBLE BOOM. HE TOOK A STEP ONTO A 1' SQUARE FLAT ROCK, TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE WALKED APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET TO THE LUNCH ROOM. THE MORE HE WALKED, THE MORE THE ANKLE HURT.

2001 · 8 incidents

November 26, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE 771D TRUCK. HE MISSED THE LAST STEP AND JAMMED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 20, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REINSTALLING SENSORS AT THE CRUSHER SUMP AFTER MUCKING THE SUMP OUT. HE WAS STANDING OVERTHE SUMP BETWEEN A CONCRETE SLAB & THE TOP OF THE SILT TRAP. HE PICKED UP THE SENSORS & FELT HIS LEFT KNEE POP & BUCKLE

June 25, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE TRYING TO UNHOOK LEAD LINE BLOCK FROM THE CHOCKER HOOKED TO CRANE, EE TRIED TO HOLD BLOCK SO IT WOULDN'T SWING OUT FROM CRANE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 9, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Lafarge Corp · Accident type, without injuries

3 CONTRACTORS LISTED IN 11 WERE WELDING A EYE BOLT TO AN IBEAM AT THE COLLAR ELEVATION OF THE SERVICE SHAFT. THEY WERE USING A P5 ROD SPLATTER ROD WHILE WELDING SAME SPLATTER FELL DOWN THE SHA FT. AFTER WELDING, THEY NOTICED A SMALL BLUE FLAME A COUPLE OF HUNDRED FEET DOWN THE SHAFT. IT EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN.

May 4, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ON MOBILE EQUIPMENT. HE HAD BLOWER COVER OFF TO CHECK VOLTAGE. WITHT HE COVER STILL OFF, HE REACHED HIS HAND DOWN TO DETERMINE IF THE BLOWER WAS BLOWING COOL AIR AND STUCK HIS HAND IN THE MOVING BLOWER FAN.

April 4, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

HANGING CHAIN IN KILN #2. KILN IS ROUND AND FULL OF OBSTACLES WELDED ALL OVER. EE SLIPPED INSIDE KILN AND FELL ON ANCHORS WELDED TO KILN FLOOR.

February 6, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WORKER WAS INSTALLING AN INSPECTION DOOR ON THE TA DUCTS. HE WAS USING WRENCHES TO TIGHTEN THE DOOR ASSEMBLY. THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED OFF THE NUT. THIS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE A ND HE FELL BACKWARDS OFF OF HIS WORK PLATFORM.

January 29, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS CARRYING 2 PIECES OF #1O REBAR WHILE WALKING BACK TO WAREHOUSE HE SUPPOSEDLY SLIPPED WHILE WALKING DOWN HILL. HE THREW 2 BARS CLEAR CAUSING THIS HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK. THIS ACCIDE NT IS STILL BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE INS CO

2000 · 49 incidents

December 21, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mason HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLIMBING SCAFFOLD LADDER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN AREA. LATER EE WENT TO DR. WHO DIAGNOSED INJURY AS INGUINAL HERNIA. OPERATION SCHEDULED FOR 1-30-01.

November 16, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Lafarge Corp · Flash burns (welding)

MAN BURNT HIS EYES. HE WAS OPERATING AN AUTOMATIC ARC GOUGE, BACK GOUGING A ROUND SEAM. HE HAD A WELDING HOOD AND DARK GLASSES. BUT HE STILL GOT HIS EYES BURNT.

October 24, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE INJ FOOT WHILE STEPPING DOWN OFF A SCAFFOLD TO MOVE A PICK BOARD. STEPPED ONTO A CONCRETE BLOCK & TWISTED FOOT

October 8, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TRYING TO LIFT A BEAM OFF OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE THAT WAS WAS WORKING FOR A SUBCONTRACTOR.

October 8, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE SUBCONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO GUIDE A LIFTED BEAM & WHILE STEPPING OVER 2 STACKED BEAMS, THE TOP BEAM SHIFTED AND ROLLED OFF, CATCHING AND PINNING THE INDIVIDUALS LEG BETWEEN THE BEAM THAT SHIFTED AND THE GROUND.

September 29, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN AN AREA WHERE GRINDING WAS GOING ON. HE THINKS THEY MAY HAVE GOT SOME METAL IN THE AIR AND IT GOT IN HIS EYE.

September 27, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS EATING LUNCH IN HIS WORK AREA WHEN A BEE STUNG HIM ON HIS LEFT ARM.

September 21, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS PLACING A PIECE STEEL DECKING WHEN HE STUCK HIS LITTLE FINGER UNDER THE DECK PLATE & SMASHED & LACERATED IT WHEN THE DECK PIECE CAME DOWN

September 9, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS CHOKING UP A BLOCK WHEN THE WIND BLEW HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE (L) RECEIVEDMEDS MSHA REPORTABLE

September 8, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATES WATER TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING HAD BRAKES (FAIL) GO OUT AND HE JUMPED OUT RECEIVING MODERATE INJURIES TO RIGHT SIDE OF BODY.

August 28, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS BUILDING SCAFFOLDING WHEN A SPUD WRENCH WAS DROPPED AGAINST/ONTO HIS HAND

August 28, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS BOLTING UP STEEL BEAMS WHEN HE FELT BURNING IN HIS EYE.

August 25, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE MOVED AERIAL LIFT AND HIT CHIN ON STEEL BEAM. STITCHES REMOVED 9/1/00. FULL DUTY.

August 24, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CLIMBING SCAFFOLDING STAIR TOWER AND TWISTED KNEE AND HEARD A POP AND FELT PAIN.

August 17, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING IN AN AWKWARD POSITION AND USING PRESSURE FROM LEFT LEG TO TIGHTEN BOLT ON ROOF BOLTER. EE'S KNEE POPPED AND LOCKED INTO PLACE. KNEE WAS STRAINED AND PAIN PERSISTED. EE SOUGHT T REATMENT ON 8-30-00.

August 15, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING DOWN FROM EMPLOYEE LOT TO START WORK AND HEARD RIGHT KNEE POP.

August 10, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

HANDRAIL HAD MUD AND WATER ON IT. HANDRAIL SLIPPED OUT OF WORKER'S HANDS AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.

August 9, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE WALKING UP STAIRS, WIND BLEW DEBRIS BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND BECAME EMBEDDED IN HIS RIGHT EYE. RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING DOCTOR CARE.

August 8, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATES THAT WHILE WORKING, HE SLIPPED IN MUD AND HIS RIGHT KNEE STRUCK A PIECE OF STEEL, STRAINING HIS KNEE. WAS GIVEN MODIFIED DUTY ON 8-9-00 AND RETURNED TO WORK WITH KNEE BRACE.

August 4, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EE STATED THAT WHILE WALKING, WIND BLEW DEBRIS BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES INTO LEFT EYE. DEBRIS BECAME EMBEDDED AFTER HE RUBBED HIS EYE TRYING TO REMOVE IT FROM HIS EYE. RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING TREATMENT.

July 25, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING GUSSET PLATES WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HELD THEM IN PLACE. THE GUSSET FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE UPPER LIP. HE RECEIVED STITCHES FOR THIS CUT AND WAS RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY IMMEDIATELY.

July 21, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING IMPACT GUN TO TIGHTEN BOLTS/NUTS OVERHEAD WHEN DEBRIS WENT BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES INTO RIGHT EYE. MATERIAL WAS EMBEDDED AND REMOVED, THEN HE WAS RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY I MMEADIATELY.

July 21, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST COMPLETED GRINDING STEEL ON HOPPER AND AS HE LIFTED HIS FACE SHIELD, DEBRIS FELL BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND BECAME EMBEDDED IN HIS LEFT EYE. RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY IM MEDIATELY.

July 20, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING TIRE & WHEN HE PULLED A PIECE OF WIRE OUT OF THAT TIRE, THE TIRE BLEW. EE HAD X-RAYS CONFIRM FRACTURE IN RIGHT WRIST ON 8/7/00 & WAS GIVEN A CAST WITH MODIFIED DUTY. THIS BREAK WAS NOT DIAGNOSED UPON 1ST VISIT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT, & WAS CONFIRMED AGAIN ON 8/7/00.

July 14, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING AND MOVING STEEL WHEN PIECE FELL AGAINST HER FOREARM. FIRST AID TREATMENT WAS GIVEN AND SHE REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 7/20/00 A.M. RETURNED TO FULL DUTY WORK IMMED IATELY AND GIVEN WHIRPOOL TREATMENT AS PHYSICAL THERAPY.

July 12, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING AIR CONDITIONER FROM OUTSIDE TO PLACE INSIDE COVERED TRAILER, AND HE FELT STRAIN IN LEFT FOREARM WHEN LIFTING UNIT. HE WAS GIVEN SPLINT TO WEAR AT DOCTOR REQUEST UNTIL PA IN IS GONE. RETURNED TO IMMEDIATE FULL DUTY.

June 30, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRINIGN LUGS WITH HAND GRINDER AND WAS WEARING FACE SHIELD WITH SAFETY GLASSES, WHEN DEBRIS BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. MATERIAL WAS EMBEDDED AND REMOVED WITH A SPUD. RELEASED TO IMMEDIATE FULL DUTY. DR. DID NOT SEE MATERIAL ON 1ST VISIT, NOTICED 7-1-00.

June 21, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING 4" X 4" WOOD BLOCKING WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AREA. REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT AT TIME OF OCCURRENCE. REQUESTED CARE ON 7-5 AFTERNOON. WAS PLACED ON MODIFIED DUTY UNTIL COMPLETION OF FUTRE FOLLOWUP TREATMENT.

June 15, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE STANDING AFTER WORKING WHILE KNEELING DOWN, HE FELT A SUDDEN POP AND PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. WAS RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY AND IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO WORK. WAS S EEN BY SPECIALIST ON 8/14/00 AFTER CONTINUING PROBLEMS AND PLACED ON MODIFIED DUTY AND RETURNED TO WORK.

June 6, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ACCIDENT WAS ORIGINALLY REPORTED ON 6/6/00 A.M. HE REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT. RETURNED ON 6/22 A.M. AND REQUESTED MEDICAL CARE. FOREIGN OBJECTEMBEDDED INTO LEFT EYE WITH RUST RING, SUCCESS- FULLY REMOVED; HE RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY IMMEDIATELY.

June 1, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING STEEL ANGLE FOR STAIR EREC-TION, WHEN HE CLAIMS THAT HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. STATES THAT PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES WERE BEING USED AND HE WAS PLACED ON MODIFIED WORK DUTY.

May 13, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HELPING LOWER FORMS IN SHAFT; DISLODGEDA WEDGED ROCK, BETWEEN FAN LINE AND BACK, WHICH STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT BACK AND SHOULDER.

May 11, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN STEEL LAY DOWN AREA AND STEPPED IN A HOLE, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WAS GIVEN SUPPORT BRACE AND PLACED ON MODIFIED DUTY.

May 8, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH WELDING HOOD WHILE WELDING SEAMS OF STEEL WHILE WIND BLEW FOREIGN DEBRIS INTO LEFT EYE. DEBRIS WAS EMBEDDED AND REMOVED AT OCCUPATIONAL DOCTOR. HE WA S RELEASED TO FULL WORK DUTY 5-8-00.

May 3, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING HANDRAIL WHEN GRINDING BLADE CAUGHT ON EDGE AND SHIFTED GRINDING BLADE INTO LEFT LONG FINGER NEAR MIDDLE KNUCKLE AND LACERATED FINDER APPROX 1 1/2" LONG. CUT REQUIRED STITCHES AND PLA CED ON MODIFIED DUTY.

May 2, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE DESCENDING FROM MUCK BUCKET, STEPPED IN A HOLE AT SHAFT BOTTOM FILLED WITH WATER, TWISTING ANKLE.

April 24, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

WALKING IN STEAL LAY DOWN AREA, ROCK ROLLED AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE. REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 4-25-00. RETURNED TO FULL DUTY. SCHEDULED FOLLOW UP APPT ON 4-28. ON 4-28 HE WAS GIVEN MOD IFIED DUTY.

April 18, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LOADING ANFO INTO SERVICE SHAFT BUCKET AND HIT LEFT ELBOW ON STEP OF BUCKET.

March 27, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE INSTALLING DUST COLLECTOR EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING WHEN WIND BLEW DEBRIS IN RIGHT EYE. WAS WEARING PROPER SAFETY GLASSES AT TIME OF OCCURRENCE. RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE FOR EMBEDDED F OREIGN BODY IN RIGHT EYE AFTER DOCTOR TREATMENT.RELEASED TO FULL DUTY 03-27-00.

March 23, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING BEAM CONNECTORS WHEN WIND BLEW FOREIGN DEBRIS INTO RIGHT EYE.EMPLOYEE USED FIRST AID EYE WASH AND REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 03-23-00. HE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE ON MO NDAY REQUESTING MEDICAL TREATMENT. EMPLOYEE HAD EMBEDDED FOREIGN BODY IN RIGHT EYE ON 03-27-00 AFTER CARE WAS GIVEN.

March 1, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING WATER LINE APART, USED A KNIFE TO CUT DUCT TAPE, SLIPPED AND CUT LEFT.

February 28, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING A DECK FOR A CONCRETE POUR WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE EDGE OF THE BEAM POCKETTWISTING HIS ANKLE. AFTER MEDICAL TREATMENT, EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO MODIFIED DUTY WITH SCHEDULED FOLLOW-UPS.

February 23, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

EMBEDDED CORNEAL FOREIGN BODY IN RIGHT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND WELDING HOOD AT THE TIME OF INJURY. WENT FOR MEDICAL CARE ON 2-24-00 A.M.

February 21, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object

CORNEAL FOREIGN BODY AND RUST RING IN LEFT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT TIME OF INJURY. WENT FOR MEDICAL CARE ON 2-23-00 A.M.

February 3, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT LEFT THUMB REQUIRING 3 STITCHES AND RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY IMMEDIATELY.

February 3, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN LIFTING TIRE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 2-23-00.

January 28, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from ladders

WHILE CLIMBING 4 FOOT WOODEN JOB MADE LADDER TO ACCESS WORK PLATFORM AREA, EE STATED THAT HE SLIPPED ON RUNG AND FELL ONTO PLATFORM BELOW. WAS NOT CARRYING TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT, AND NO ICE WAS P RESENT ON LADDER. WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PAIN AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND MODIFIED DUTY.

January 27, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine

MOVING MATERIALS ON BACK OF BOOM TRUCK WHEN EE GRABBED BANDING STRAP FOR LEVERAGE. STRAP BROKE AND EE LOST BALANCE AND FELL TO GROUND. PUT ARM DOWN TO STOP FALL, AND STRAINED MUSCLE IN FOREARM . PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS WERE GIVEN TO EE FOR ANTI-INFLAMMATARY PRECAUSTIONS.

January 25, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE WELDING STEEL, EMPLOYEE REPORTED DEBRIS IN RIGHT EYE. WAS WEARING WELDING HOOD WITH CLEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. FOREIGN DEBRIS MATERIAL WAS NOT EMBEDDED IN EYE, BUT PRESCRIPTION EYE WASH WAS GIVEN BY DOCTOR FOR PRECAUTIONARY REASONS.