Mining Incidents

Holcim (US) Inc Metal/Non-Metal

Holcim (US) Inc · Facility
Controlled by Amrize Ltd
Catskill, Greene County, NY  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3000073

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
72
Years on record
2000–2010
Latest incident
Oct 2010
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
732
citations
185
significant & substantial
$608,238
proposed penalties
$535,734
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
2011 Q1 0 4 0
2010 Q4 25,947 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 44,412 11 1 247.7
2010 Q2 47,752 18 6 376.9
2009 Q4 45,385 2 2 44.1
2009 Q3 7,423 4 4 538.9
2009 Q2 7,657 2 0 261.2
2009 Q1 66,054 67 20 1014.3
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

72 on file

2010 · 6 incidents

October 28, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim (US) Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE injured right shoulder while setting up brick rig in kiln with other EE's. Possible dislocation with spontaneous relocation. EE has light duty and follow-up with Orthopidics

September 26, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim (US) Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE attempted to pick up a 2-1/2 gal. plastic jug of oil and pulled muscle in back. EE was given light duty (10lb restriction) for one week.

August 13, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE exiting personal vehicle and slipped in parking lot. EE thought he slipped on round object but could not find anything.

May 19, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that he stepped of haul truck ladder at end of shift and aggravated a pre-existing back injury. EE stated he twisted back, possibly from a loose stone or small hole. EE did not feel any pain at that time, but woke the next day with back pain. EE's attending Dr. gave him 2 days off work, and returned to work with no restrictions after his scheduled week of vacation.

February 1, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Holcim (US) Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE tripped while walking on drag chain in an attempt to mark it with spray paint for maintenance repairs. EE hit back on drag chain deck plate and suffered fracture to right rib. Prescribed pain medication. No restrictions.

January 2, 2010 NY · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Holcim (US) Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was hauling dust from waste dust silo to the dump pile. After break at 4:00 AM, the EE was heading back to the job site from the break room and ran into Jersey Block type berm, hitting head on the right side window of the truck. EE was found at approximately 6:00 AM where he was semi-responsive.

2009 · 15 incidents

December 15, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim (US) Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was shoveling hard/frozen slurry and hit shovel hard and heard snap in hand. EE having trouble closing his hand.

December 11, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell while supervising coal spill clean-up at tripper belt in the material storage shed.

November 2, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking from Clinker Cooler when EE stepped off 3" platform which he did not see, landing off balance on his R foot. When EE tried to recover with L foot, EE slipped in slurry falling to his R knee. EE flet pain in R knee and inside of R groin area.

October 5, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim (US) Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was trying to position a movable conveyor belt to the west in the storage hall building. Once positioned, the conveyor belt moved to the east on its own. EE put down a steel wheel brake on the conveyor rail to stop the conveyor belt. When the EE reached over an I-beam to place the steel wheel brake on the rail, he felt something pull in his back.

September 11, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was kneeling while working on grease lines for a pump being repaired in the maintenance shop. EE stood up and turned to take first step and foot got caught under an unrelated pump shaft. EE lost footing and fell into a 55 gallon barrel. EE treated for bruised ribs on 9/15/2009 and put on light duty for 4 days.

September 10, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Holcim (US) Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE received flash burns to his eyes while working in proximity to welding operation. EE did not notice until after getting home. EE recieved treatment on 9/11/2009. EE returned to normal duty on next scheduled shift.

August 31, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped while removing coal from a grizzly bar. Employee attempted to catch himself and hit a wall and pulled a muscle in his right arm above the elbow.

August 27, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Holcim (US) Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was climbing off an excavator to go to lunch and stepped on a rock. EE twisted ankle.

June 25, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Holcim (US) Inc · Struck against stationary object

While Jack Hammering broken bolt from the cradle frame, the hammer slipped off and pointed to the floor. As it was going down, a piece of the shaft guard of the adjacent equipment was sticking out and pierced his left ring finger, causing a laceration.

June 10, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee exited work area at end of shift and was bumped by supervisor. Employee fell backwards and fell on right wrist.

May 20, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Holcim (US) Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE pinched right hand fingers in bag loader saddle while inspecting roller bearings on bag loading conveyor.

April 20, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim (US) Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While packing cement, a bag of cement fell off the pallet that was being stacked by the robot. Employee stopped the machine, went inside to remove the bag of cement off the roller bed. Employee felt a sharp pain in his arm while moving bag. Employee thought it would get better, but it continued to hurt.

March 4, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim (US) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While flipping over an IKN cooler grate, his hand became caught on the edge. The clip on the edge of the grate cut through his glove and injured the middle finger on his right hand.

January 30, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE alleging that while walking in front of doors, slipped on ice covered by fresh snow in parking lot. Fell onto his back banging left elbow and right side. *Employee expects to have surgery on left elbow waiting for results of test, working FT.*

January 30, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Allegedly after filling Env truck, employee returned to power disconnect for fuel and slipped on ice in parking lot. Fell onto left shoulder.*Employee expects to haave surgery when results of MRI received. Currently working FT.*

2008 · 5 incidents

July 17, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down steps to get a slurry sample and tripped on pipe left on steps. Employee worked with no restrictions until needing surgery on 03/23/2009. Light duty starting 03/30/2009 for two weeks.

June 21, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holcim (US) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly, while using a metal bar to close a bottom door on a coal care, bar slipped out hitting victim over eye. Laceration was caused by bar bitting victims safety glasses pushing them against his head.

March 18, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim (US) Inc · Struck against stationary object

Allegedly while adjusting the forks on the fork-lift, employee's right thumb snapped back. EE was working too fast.

February 27, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Holcim (US) Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE went to lift 35pd jackhammer and felt a pull in lower abdomen.

January 9, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holcim (US) Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Allegedly, while trying to get out of the 1K25 drag conveyor casing, victim slipped and fell against the flange on the cover.

2007 · 3 incidents

July 11, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly on 7/11/07 the victim was climbing on the chute to A2 Hammermill, lost his balance and grabbed onto an I-beam. He now states over time he accumulated Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at his wrist and had surgery performed on 1/21/08.

July 3, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck by falling object

Allegedly, while removing chunck from gyp feeder, employee was hit in the face when large chunk came down hitting bit on chipping gun.

March 29, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading liners on a crate when it broke causing a pinch on the left hand 3rd and 4th finger. Employee was treated for Subungual Hematoma and was dispensed medication for pain.

2006 · 2 incidents

December 17, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall from ladders

Allegedly injured was descending an 8'ladder. When he got down to the 3rd or 4th rung from the ground he either missed the rung or he slipped, falling backwards hitting his head on stone ground.

March 23, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE lifted spool of wire and turned before raising up and twisted back. This was a pre-existing condition. EE was placed on restricted duty for 3 days.

2005 · 5 incidents

November 15, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HOISTING
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO OPEN ELEVATOR DOOR, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT CALF MUSCLE.

October 4, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Allegedly, Employee was moving boxes and rubber conveyor belting around throughout the day. At approx. 1 pm employee experienced mild pain in his upper back.

July 14, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS CHECKING FLUID LEVEL IN A YALE FORKLIFT. HE FIRST CRACKED "THE RADIATOR CAP" THEN WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THEN TOOK THE CAP OFF. AT THIS TIME HOT ANTI-FREEZE CAME OUT BURING HIM ON THE LEFT FOREARM

June 4, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE MOVING A KILN FAN WITH TWO OTHER WELDER/REPAIRMEN, HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN THE RIGHT GROIN AREA

March 14, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was performing work on the clinker cooler grate line.

2004 · 2 incidents

November 16, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly, while walking into finish mills motor control center, employee tripped over cement build-up twisting his back.

July 30, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY WHILE OPENING SLIDE GATE FOR SILO #91, EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 4' PIPE WRENCH. SHE FELT A PULL IN HER SHOULDER AND BACK AREA.

2003 · 12 incidents

November 17, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE TRYING TO CLEAN OUT AN AIRSLIDE, PRESSURIZED AIR BLEW DIST INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYES.

November 5, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS VACUUMING IN 1F15 ELEVATOR PIT, HIS HANDS SLIPPED OFF OF THE 4" VACUUM HOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS.

September 16, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEE'S FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN GRATING AT COAL UNLOADING AS HE WAS WALKING, CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

August 6, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE PULLING A TROLLEY WHEEL OVER A RAILING WITH A CHAIN FALL THE EMPLOYEE FELT A STRAIN TO HIS GROIN.

August 4, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS GETTING OUT OF A BOBCAT SKID- STEER LOADER WHEN HE STEPPED ON WET SLURRY, FALLING BACK ONTO THE EMPTY BUCKET.

July 7, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, EE CLIMBED UP ON LANDING TO CLEAN AND SLIPPED ON CLINKER, BANGED ON ANGLE IRON, CUTTING AND TWISTING LEFT KNEE.

July 3, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, EE WAS WALKING FROM "C" SILO LOAD CENTER TO THE LAST TRUCK WEIGH SCALE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF 2"PIPE, FALLING & STRIKING HIS KNEE ON A PIECE CONCRETE.

June 12, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE STEPPING ACROSS AIRSIDE FROM SILO #52 EE STUMBLED AND FELL LAND HIT #62 AIRSLIDE.

May 27, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CHECKING AIRSLIDE FOR CEMENT FLOW, AFTER OPENING THE COVER, CEMENT BLEW OUT STRIKING EE IN THE FACE.

May 11, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
St Lawrence Cement LLC · No Value Found

ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEES WERE PICKING UP LOWER PORTION OF THE FEED CHUTE WHEN THE FLANGE AT THE FURTHER END GOT HOOKED AT EDGE OF PLATFORM. INJURED EE WHO WAS RUNNING THE HOIST, GOT IN FRONT OF TH E CHUTE AND PUSHED DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE CHUTE TO COME FREE AND IT CAME FORWARD STRIKING THE EE IN BOTH LEGS.

February 25, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER AT FEEDER BELT FOR SILO #D83 WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 8 OZ SPRAY CAN. HE THEN FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS LEFT WRIST.

January 2, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, EE IS CLAIMING BOTH OF HER WRISTS ARE HURTING FROM CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN ACCULMINATING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.

2002 · 4 incidents

October 20, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck against stationary object

ALLEGEDLY WHILE ON NORTH SIDE OF CLINKER COOLER EE HIT HIS HEAD ON DUCTWORK TO FAN.

August 30, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER FROM ID FAN, EE'S RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS HIP.

June 3, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck against stationary object

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS REACHING FOR THE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON ON THE STONE TRIPPER. HE REACHED UNDER A SET OF CROSS BRACES AND AS HE STOOD UP HE HIT HIS SHOULDER ON THE BRACES.

April 23, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ALLEGEDLY WHILE TRYING TO OPEN ELEVATOR FELT PAIN AT RIGHT SIDE OF GROIN AREA.

2001 · 6 incidents

November 1, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, EE WAS DESCENDING A 10' STEEL LADDER AND MISSED BOTTOM RUNG. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF, BUT TWISTED THE MIDDLE OF HIS BACK. EE DIDN'T LOSE ANY TIME UNTIL 11-17-01.

September 13, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall from machine

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF #1 FINISH MILL EE STEPPED ON A PILE OF 1" STEEL GRINDING BALLS AND SLIPPED AND FELL.

March 13, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY WHILE SHOVELING CEMENT INTO A PORTABLE HOPPER EE FELT PAIN IN THE AREA OF HIS LOWER STOMACH.

March 8, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck against a moving object

ALLEGEDLY THIS INCIDENT IS FROM AN INJURY DATED BACK TO 1991. THE EE HAS BEEN OUT AT LEAST FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES BECAUSE OF PAIN FROM THE ORIGINAL INJURY. THERE WAS NO NEW INJURY AT THIS TIME B UT AGGRAVATION OF THE INJURY FROM 1991.

February 21, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ALLEGEDLY EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A DUST COLLECTOR BAG CAGE WHEN IT GOT CAUGHT. HE THEN JERKED THE CAGE UP AND FELT PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.

January 4, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF THE UNDERGRATE COMPARTMENT OF THE CLINKER COOLER, EMPLOYEE PULLED A MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

2000 · 12 incidents

September 12, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY WHILE WALKING BY F49 COMPRESSOR, EE STEPPED ON A 1" STEEL BALL & WENT DOWN TWISTING HIS KNEE

September 5, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ALLEGEDLY WHILE LIFTING BAR FOR DOOR ON #2 FINISH MILL, EE FELT A POP ON LEFT SIDE OF GROIN AREA.

July 21, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS PICKING UP HOOK FOR A COAL CAR AT THE COAL UNLOADING STATION WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS CHEST.

July 18, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall down stairs

ALEGEDLY, WHILE WALKING DOWN STEEP SET OF STEPS FROM PACKING MACHINE, EE SLIPPED ON STEP TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

June 16, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY WHILE CLEANING BETWEEN ROLLERS ON 2R8 BELT, WITH A SHORT HANDLE HOE THE HOE GOT CAUGHT BY THE BELT AND PULLED HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BELT AND A ROLLER.

June 7, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
St Lawrence Cement LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS SITTING IN OFFICE NEXT TO QUARRY AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND HAD A MASSIVE HEART ATTACK. WAS PRONOUCED DEATH AT COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN HUDSON. N.Y..

May 27, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, WHILE REMOVING DOOR FROM MILL, THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING ON CHOKER CABLE WHEN CABLE SNAPPED, CUTTING HIS FINGER.

May 18, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall from machine

ALLEGEDLY, EE WAS TRYING TO SECURE A WATER HOSE TO A WATER GUN, WHEN THE LINE BLEW OFF AND EE FELL DOWN A 4' EMBANKMENT JAMMING HIS SHOULDER IN THE GROUND.

March 2, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGEDLY, VICTIM WAS PUSHING A WHEELBARROW OF MATERIAL DOWN A RAMP CONSTRUCTED OF PLYWOOD WHEN FRONT OF WHEELBARROW CAUGHT IN SECOND PIECE OF PLYWOOD THAT WAS ON THE LEVEL SURFACE. HE FORWARD MOMENTUM HAD HIM CONTINUED FORWARD, FALLING OVER THE WHEELBARROW.

March 1, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS PUSHING WHEELBARROW OF MATERIAL OUT OF THE CLINKER COOLER GOING DOWN A RAMP, WHEELBARROW FLIPPED OVER, DUE TO A FLAT TIRE CAUSING EE TO FALL ON THE STEEL GRATING.

February 7, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ALLEGEDLY WHILE TRYING TO LOOSEN A BOLT ON A FLANGE, EE FELT A "POP" AND THEN PAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS BACK.

January 31, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall onto or against objects

ALLEGEDLY WHILE PUSHING A WHEEBARROW DOWN A PLANK, WHEELBARROW GOT CAUGHT--STOPING SUDDENLY WITH EE FALLING OVER THELEFT SIDEOF WHEELBARROW.