Mining Incidents

Tulsa Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Eagle Materials Inc
Tulsa, Rogers County, OK  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3400026

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Nov 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,152
citations
288
significant & substantial
$1,078,481
proposed penalties
$810,759
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 64,321 34 7 528.6
2025 Q3 3,753 9 5 2398.1
2025 Q2 3,662 25 6 6826.9
2025 Q1 58,621 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 54,289 40 13 736.8
2024 Q2 56,352 6 2 106.5
2024 Q1 62,267 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 55,321 38 12 686.9
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2025 · 9 incidents

November 13, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A process attendant clearing material under the East/West CCDC screw reached into a leak hole, where their finger contacted the moving screw, amputating its tip. They reported the incident immediately, received first aid, and was taken to the ER for a tetanus shot and further treatment.

August 28, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Central Plains Cement Co. · Accident type, without injuries

11:40pm a fire was discovered on hot belt 3 due to leak-by from the clinker gate. When the material was moved outside, there was no visual verification it was still going to the belt. The area was evacuated, 911 was called, and fire trucks arrived shortly after. Power was shut off and locked out for safety. The fire was out by 12:13am.

August 21, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While diverting material to another chute, a process attendant manually assisted a gate closure using a rock bar. During the attempt, attendant was using a strong amount of force to hit the gate. Their hand shifted and left pinky was caught between the bar and equipment, causing a laceration and fractured fingertip. Attendant was transferred to the local ER and received 7 stitches.

August 20, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by concussion

A mechanic was performing adjustments on the coal and was injured after slag from nearby hot work ignited a gas leak in a burner pipe, causing a flashover and backflash through the kiln. The force caused the mechanic to fall back and hit EE's thigh on a nearby handrail resulting in a contusion. The mechanic was given restrictions.

August 20, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by concussion

During hot work on a coal pipe, slag fell into the burner pipe and ignited a combustible source, causing a flashover into the kiln. A backflash returned to the coal mill, where three other mechanics were working. The three mechanics were taken to the emergency room and were given diagnosis and work restrictions

August 20, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by concussion

A maintenance apprentice was assisting with coal mill adjustments was injured after slag from nearby hot work ignited a gas leak in a burner pipe, causing a flashover and backflash through the kiln. The incident led to a diagnosis with lifting restrictions.

August 13, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Contact with heat

Process attendant showed signs of heat exhaustion, including feeling hot and a headache when trying to unplug the kiln feed elevator with an air lance. They came down to the ground and their symptoms worsened, prompting EMS response. Employee was treated with an IV, diagnosed with heat exhaustion and released the same day.

March 11, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Utility operator was cutting a piece of vacuum hose towards EE's body and cut self in the upper abdominal area. Employee received approximate 1.5" long laceration and was taken to the hospital and received 8 staples.

February 1, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A mechanic and mechanic apprentice were horse playing in the maintenance shop. When the apprentice went to plant their right knee, EE fell and hit their right knee on the floor and heard a pop. The employee has been diagnosed with a fractured kneecap and will undergo further evaluation.

2024 · 3 incidents

November 26, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee felt a pop in their left elbow while trying to break a chunk with a poke bar and hammer on the bottom of silo. Employee was taken to the clinic for x-rays and were negative. The employee went back to the clinic six days later for another x-ray and was diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis in the left elbow. The employee received a steroid shot and was put on restrictions.

June 12, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking outside and got dust in their eye. The eye was immediately flushed out.  The irritation persisted and the employee was taken to a clinic where no foreign objects nor scratches were found. The next day, the employee still felt irritation and returned to clinic where antibiotic eye drops were prescribed to prevent infection. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

January 23, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that EE injured left shoulder when EE slipped on ice exiting the vehicle. Employee was taken to the clinic for evaluation and returned to work. Upon follow-up appointment, employee was referred for MRI. On 02/21/2024, MRI indicated a partial torn rotator cuff & Bankart lesion of the labrum. EE returned to work with restrictions and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks.

2023 · 3 incidents

September 13, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

IE tasked with inspecting mill conveyor, reached through framework of belt to clean pulley failing to LOTO. IE's hand was pulled into pulley. IE stopped the belt by using the stop cord, called for help, coworkers relieved tension on belt, freed employee's hand. IE transferred to the hospital for care. The incident resulted in friction burns to hand, arm and fracture to hand.

August 21, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Contact with heat

Heat exhaustion and dehydration. Rec'd IV fluids for hydration, blood labs were completed and determined that all kidney & liver functions were normal and could return to work with no restrictions

May 13, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that they injured their right elbow while reaching to mount a ladder. Employee was taken to the clinic for evaluation and returned to work. Upon a follow-up appointment, employee was referred for an MRI. On 5/31/2023, MRI results indicated a torn triceps tendon at right elbow. Employee was referred for surgery, has not yet been scheduled.

2021 · 5 incidents

December 16, 2021 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by falling object

Foreign object entered employee's left eye from above EE's safety glasses when EE raised EE's face shield. Reported to supervisor, no issues at that time. On 12/20/2021 a metal shaving was removed by a physician and medication prescribed. Employee returned to work with no restrictions.

August 7, 2021 OK · 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 repairing closing line cable on overhead bridge crane when fall protection harness lanyard became entangled in drive motor shaft while spotting the drum for repairs, pulling employee from their feet and against the coupling. The employee received broken ribs and bruising.

May 28, 2021 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a punch and 3lbs hammer to remove a lock nut from a cement transfer pump. The employee was not using a punch holder, and was holding it with their hand. The hammer struck the employee's index finger, resulting in a fracture and laceration to the tip of the finger.

May 24, 2021 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by falling object

Employee cleaning out hopper via inspection port. Material broke free and struck employee resulting in fractured nose.

April 12, 2021 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
Central Plains Cement Co. · Accident type, without injuries

10:07pm one employee in coal silo man elevator when it stopped. MSHA hotline was contacted at 10:13pm. Employee exited the elevator at 10:40pm, immediately reported to MSHA. Elevator was locked out until service technician inspected the elevator. Adjusted over speed switch & tested all functions.

2020 · 3 incidents

July 24, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by flying object

Employee approached compressor to unload and shutdown. As they approached, the connection between compressor and hose failed (safety pins, and whip check were in place) and the hose impacted left upper arm, resulting in a puncture wound from a bolt on the coupling clamp. Employee received 6 sutures to close wound. Returned to work on next shift.

March 24, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
Central Plains Cement Co. · Accident type, without injuries

The employee entered the elevator on the first floor, closed the door then gate, and pressed the button to ascend to the second floor. The elevator left the first floor as expected but stopped approximately halfway between floors one and two. The elevator technician identified that the governor switch had tripped, locking the brake on the car cable.

February 22, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co. · Fall from ladders

Employee was descending a scaffold ladder when EE's foot slipped. EE's fall was controlled by EE's hands on the ladder rail. EE's right ankle was twisted when EE's foot came into contact with the ground.

2019 · 8 incidents

November 20, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the Clinker Cooler Bag House when they stepped on a hatch lid handle and twisted ankle resulting in a fracture.

October 9, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by flying object

Electrician was drilling metal earlier in the shift without incident. Upon task completion, EE was putting tools away when they felt something in their eye. Windy conditions appear to have contributed to the incident. Employee regularly wears prescription foam seal type safety glasses and was wearing them at the time of the incident.

August 16, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by falling object

IW leaned 36" pipe wrench against a pipe. IW placed left hand on the floor to support themselves as they repositioned a brace. Pipe wrench fell over striking employee's hand. IW sustained fractures to the left middle and ring fingers. IW finished their shift and received no lost time.

August 10, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was rolling a piece of steel on a Webb plate bending role in the Maintenance Shop when EE's finger was caught between the plate and roll. The employee's left ring finger was crushed resulting in a laceration and fracture to the end of finger.

August 8, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Contact with heat

Employee sustained a heat illness while working around #2 Raw Mill. Employee was treated by on-site first responders and local EMS. EMS administered IV fluids and transported employee to hospital for further testing. Employee was cleared to return to work.

July 1, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing the 7/8" closing cables on material storage building bridge crane. EE's hand was caught between the cable and drum resulting in a fracture to EE's right hand and lacerations to EE's middle and ring fingers on Rt. hand.

June 1, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was clearing a material blockage from Finish Mill #1 dust collector hopper and came in contact with the rotary feeder resulting in lacerations and crushing to the tips of the 2nd and 3rd digits on EE's right hand.

February 15, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was clearing a plugged chute and manually removed a tool resulting in a strained lower back.

2018 · 4 incidents

November 9, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was switching a manual valve with sledge hammer and struck the protruding metal valve handle with EE's finger while swinging the hammer. Incident treated as a first aid. Employee went to personal physician (on own) and verbally informed the company on 11-19-18 of a fracture and prescription for antibiotic.

October 23, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck against stationary object

Miner was loosening a threaded union from a pipe with a wrench and as miner applied downward pressure the wrench slipped and miner's elbow struck a solid support in the work area resulting in contusion of the left elbow.

August 3, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Central Plains Cement Co. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Maintenance employee was working on a pump in an area where the site had been cleared of vegetation and was exposed to poison ivy/oak. Resulted in dermatitis of the skin on the arms and abdomen.

March 15, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Incident originally reported as personal medical. 3/19/2018, IE changed report to work related. IE was sent to company doctor, work comp claim was filed. IE was diagnosed with bilateral paresthesia. Work Comp claim was denied. IE pursued as personal medical. On 8/22/2019, IE refiled with work comp. Incident became reportable on 9/28/2020 due to scheduled surgery.

2017 · 3 incidents

October 27, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Maintenance department tried to move a non-working bridge crane down the rail by manually turning the drive with 48 inch pipe wrench. The event resulted in a strained shoulder to the maintenance employee because of the manual force applied with the wrench.

May 6, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co. · Fall onto or against objects

Worker tripped on a protruding piece of expanded metal that had been propped against the wall at the working area, near no.1, raw mill separator. Worker fell onto the expanded metal, lacerating the little finger on the right hand, requiring stitches.

2016 · 12 incidents

November 18, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Accident type, without injuries

Canopy roof collapse, employee made 15 minutes call to MSHA, an EE from the operator was checked for injury/illness. EE released with no symptom immediately. Contractors had two of their employees injured.

November 16, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE changing the gas cylinder on mig welder machine, reported a mild sprain. Treated as first aid at the Clinic and diagnosed until recommended for surgery. Surgery on the 01/25/17

September 30, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co. · Fall from ladders

EE slipped off the rung of a fixed ladder and fell off causing fractures to EE's left ankle and contusion to the right ankle. EE will need surgery to the left ankle.

August 17, 2016 OK · 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)

EE walking down the stair in FM 3 building and felt right knee popped. Conservative first aid treatment until surgery for torn meniscus on 11/09/16.

July 13, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepping down, left foot stayed in place and body did not pivot resulting in a sprain of the left knee. Conservative first aid treatment until surgery for meniscus on 8/11/16.

July 1, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Air supply valves forcefully blew off while removing an airline from a compressor. The air hose had a contact with an employee's left ankle causing contusion, EE got a prescription drug by the doctor.

June 24, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Contact with heat

Employee claimed EE passed out due to heat. First aid treatment, allowed EE to cool off, drank water, provided electrolyte and chill it towel. Employee resumed work thereafter.

April 27, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee right ring finger caught in between the trunnion end cap tapper and the oil stand pipe while installing the trunnion end cap on the SW pier 5 on Kiln 1. The finger sustained six stitches.

April 24, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE right middle finger had a contact with brass bearing when installing it into trunnion socket. The finger sustained four stitches.

January 22, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Central Plains Cement Co. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The lid of the feeder air slide door around the V-valve on Truck Silo B blew releasing dust to an employee working around the area. Oral Steroid treatment administer but release back to regular duties.

2015 · 4 incidents

September 17, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving 992C loader when he wanted to remove the metal strap on the vent which has an internal fan. His hand made contact with the fan which led to lacerations to his right middle and index fingers.

May 10, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Muddy materials pushed EE to hand rail causing thigh sprain. EE felt it would get better and continue working until 6/26/2015 when he got scheduled to attend physical therapy 3x/wk * 3wks

February 27, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee crawled under an air slide when he felt a pain in his upper left thigh and knee area. Employee felt it would get better and continued working until 4//27/15 when he went to the doctor who prescribed physical therapy.

January 8, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Central Plains Cement Co. · Accident type, without injuries

The Otis elevator at the coal silos tripped out with an employee stuck in it. Another employee reset the breaker an the elevator continued down. It was determined that the gear box oil was thick due to the low temperatures that night. No mechanical issues were found.

2014 · 3 incidents

August 14, 2014 OK · 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 slipped on a wet floor and sprained his right knee. No restive duty, no medications. MRI on 8/27 showed no tears or damage from fall. Dr. Prescribed physical therapy to strengthen joint on 8/28/14

July 13, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
Central Plains Cement Co. · Accident type, without injuries

Around 1 p.m. employee entered elevator and traveled about 12 feet up from ground level. Power cable caught and pulled out of control. Outer panels had to be cut so employee could get out. Incorrectly gave MSHA time of 12:15 when i called in to report entrapment. no injuries elevator still being repaired, waiting on report from elevator repair group.

July 2, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Central Plains Cement Co. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee improperly positioned himself and injured his left shoulder

2013 · 6 incidents

July 29, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by flying object

An employee was struck in the left thumb with flying metal debris. It was determined on 8/8/2013 that it was medically neccessary to remove the metal from his thumb.

June 23, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Vac truck had a clogged vac hose from a rock. Employee was trying to relieve the blockage and was using a box knife to cut hose to get rock out. Knife slipped out of hose and cut employee on the right wrist (3/4" long cut).

June 23, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Central Plains Cement Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on running, unguarded equipment and employee moved hand and fan stuck left index finger

June 20, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee removed kiln camera. Carried over left shoulder and walked down from burner floor to card. Drove cart to electrical shop. When employee picked up camera from cart, noticed lower left back was hurting.

May 27, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Central Plains Cement Co. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered apparent heart attack and was found unresponsive. EMS transported employee to local hospital where employee was pronounced deceased.

May 14, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Plains Cement Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on uneven work area and hurt left ankle

2012 · 5 incidents

November 16, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was moving a ladder to reach a area that needed to be patched. Vac truck hose was in the floor in the area I was working in. I stepped backwards & tripped over the hose, fell down & hit a rock laying in floor with my left ankle. Employee didn't go to the doctor until later and was advised on 12-4-2012 the ankle was broken and would need to have surgery on 12-7-2012.

October 30, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hammer and hitting a piece of steel when a piece of the steel flew off, cutting employee's left leg, above the knee.

October 19, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing on a wrench and injured back.

September 19, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using an air lance to clear a blockage from an air slide on 9/19/2012, he felt that he "strained" his right shoulder. Employee did not see a physician until he felt it was necessary on 9/28/2012.

January 26, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Lafarge North America · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped off of platform and bumped left knee on elevator guard. Did not seek medical attention until 2/2/2012. Returned to doctor on 2/7/2012 and was prescribed pain medication and therapy.

2011 · 3 incidents

November 7, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The injured employee was adjusting the tail pulley of the #1 secondary crusher pan feeder. The employee had completed the adjustment of the North side and was attempting to adjust the South side. While adjusting the South side the employee was pulling up on a wrench and experienced pain in his abdomen.

October 7, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While repairing air leaks at the #2 Bag house, employee was hooking up an air hose with a crowfoot fitting to the building plumbing. The air pressure was off with no bleed through at the valve. The pipe was disturbed and dust and debris fell on him. His right eye was irritated and he rubbed it sticking the dust to his eyeball.

August 29, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Struck by flying object

Employee exited overhead crane cab at end of shift. While traversing walkway to leave, an AC unit cooling fan engaged creating a draft. Employee was wearing safety glasses but some dust particulate entered his left behind them.

2010 · 5 incidents

August 26, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling bags employee felt pain in lower back right side.

June 16, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing dows from raw mill when he was hit in the left ankle by bar.

March 17, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge North America · Struck by falling object

EE was replacing holding lines on #2 crane. EE was stuck in the face by cable.

January 8, 2010 OK · 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

Employee was walking and slipped on ice

2009 · 1 incident

November 9, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the sidewall of a tire and as he cut, the knife slipped off the tire and punctured his thigh. Employee was driven to clinic by on-site supervisor where he received three stitches to close the wound.

2008 · 6 incidents

July 28, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge North America · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking, stepped on a clinker ball, nearly fell and twisted back.

May 7, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing liner plates from ball mill and hit a plate with hammer and slipped and it splintered and a piece of steel went into his left leg about 3" deep about the size of a 22 shot close to an artery. He had another little piece in his right thigh.

May 7, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Lafarge North America · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing liner plates from ball mill. He was welding and a hot piece of metal fell onto his right foot causing a burn.

April 14, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

The tipping valves (airlocks) feedling limestone from the conveyor belt above the kiln hood failed in the open position allowing heat from the kiln hood to travel up the chute to the conveyor causing the conveyor belt to catch fire.

March 12, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing guard off a belt and it fell. He grabbed it and injured lower back.

2007 · 6 incidents

July 23, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Toolbelt and harness snagged under rung when EE was ascending the ladder, causing him to slip off rung. EE tried to hold his weight with right arm on handrail; this injured his shoulder.

June 5, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to open tipping valve slide gate on LSI system to #1 Kiln. Gate broke loose and closed pinching right thumb between lip of slide and tipping valve housing.

April 17, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

Fuel tanker suffered mechanical failure leading to fire and explosion of tanker. No injuries were sustained.

February 26, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was assisting contractor with a plasma cutter. Contractor was turning equipment on and off in an attempt to make it work. Employee was holding torch in his hand when it fired unexpectedly.

February 7, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using utility knife to remove center of flexible lovejoy coupling. Knife slipped and contacted index finger on right hand.

2006 · 16 incidents

December 3, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee stepped out of a company pick-up truck and slipped on ice causing the employee to fall on to the door seal of the vehicle and then to the concrete landing on his tailbone.

November 14, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding on 3rd pier---welding stop block against tire. When pulling lead across catwalk, lead grounded against steel causing flash.

November 2, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

Employee hit the concrete ramp west of the fuel station (by the Kerosene tank) with a Ford pick-up. He was pulling into the fueling station while two clinker trucks were driving by the area just south that area. To avoid the clinker trucks, the employee turned hard into the spot, hitting the frame of the truck on the ramp edge.

October 24, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE states that he was operating a drill, when the bit kicked back, causing a right hand sprain.

October 16, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was installing a cable tray, when cement dust, which contains lime, went down his collar onto his neck. Resulting in 2nd degree burns.

September 22, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was working on a pump. Employee removed grease plug from a bearing under pressure. Hot grease shot out of bearing covering employees face and right hand. Employee sustained first degree burns to face, neck, head and right hand.

August 16, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was filling a cement bag when the bag exploded out the top and cement dust went into employee's left eye

August 7, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was jackhammering around a conveying line and cement dust went into left eye causing irritation.

June 17, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was beating pin out of of stationary backhoe with a punch and a three pound hammer. Missed pin and hit thumb.

June 12, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 6-12-2006 employee reported a work related injury to his neck. On 4-19-2006 while running #2 crane, after several hours of working noticed neck pain.

May 5, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

Employee was placing scrap metal into a recycle bin. He noticed a length of conduit sticking out over the top of the container. He reached up and started to push it into the container. His left forearm grazed a sharp pipe that was also sticking up resulting in a cut to the left forearm.

May 2, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was trying to remove counterweight guide from bottom coal elevator. He used a torch to be able to stand out of the way while bolt was burned out. When bolt was freed, the guide came out and hit employee in forehead.

April 18, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Changing valve and belt, the switched valve blew out stirring up dust and rusty water which sprayed into both eyes

March 23, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

There was loose material on the floor and it had snowed that morning. The employee slipped on the material and fell on his back and sprained his back.

March 9, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MECHANIC WAS LOOSENING BOLTS ON DRIVE COUPLING WITH BRAKEOVER. PUT BRAKEOVER AGAINST CHEST AND PUSHED TO LOOSEN BOLTS WITH CHEST WHEN MECHANIC FELT SOMETHING POP IN CHEST. IMMEDIATE PAIN IN CHEST. REPORTED INJURY TO SUPERVISOR. WORKED REST OF DAY THINKING MUSCLE WAS STRAINED AND WOULD GET BETTER.

2005 · 12 incidents

December 5, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

USING MANLIFT TO ACCESS CRANE, TIGHTENING BOLTS ON WHEEL ASSAY USING 16" CRESCENT, PULLED MUSCLE IN SHOULDER.

December 1, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tightening liner bolts in raw mill with impact wrench----had to tighten full set of bolts in mill inlet end using impact wrench. Noticed soreness and tingling in hands.

September 29, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING BACKWARD UNDER SILOS, TRIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS BREAKING WRIST.

September 14, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO RESET A STARTER WHEN IT ARCED CAUSING BURNS TO HIS HANDS.

September 14, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERFORMING MAINTENANCE DUTIES AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING PAIN/NUMBNESS IN BOTH WRISTS.

August 31, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing cover plate to install sampler from designated work platform. Approx. 5 gallons of hot dust fell out. Dust hit triggering arm with force and ricocheted back to employee, hitting him on right forearm and entering glove.

June 17, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a 16 inch pipe wrench to loosen a bolt when he strained his right shoulder.

March 28, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLEANED GLASSES AND WHEN PUTTING THEM BACK ON POKED HERSELF IN THE EYE. Rx BY DOCTOR

March 9, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WORKING IN FINISH MILL SEPARATOR AND DUST WAS DISLODGED FROM THE ELEVATOR INTO THE EYES. Rx BY DOCTOR

February 14, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

EE was attempting to open a valve on teh clinker cooler and as he reached for the valve he cut his middle finger on his right hand on a hose clamp that was located near the valve. 3 stitches were required.

2004 · 10 incidents

November 30, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Lifting vise on drill press and vise slipped smashing knuckle on drill press table.

July 13, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was attempting to add coolant to a vehicle which he had not let cool down. Employee removed hot radiator cap causing hot coolant to be blown from the radiator.

June 17, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing mill liners and a small piece broke off puncturing right wrist

June 11, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working pullin pushing gripping, began exhibiting symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

June 4, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Breaking in new boots and developed blisters, cement got into boots causing burns to blisters.

January 28, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by flying object

HE DUMPED FINISHED MILL DUST COLLECTOR HOPPER & DUST SLUFFED OFF & SPLASHED INTO HIS EYES.

2003 · 6 incidents

December 10, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by falling object

THE TIRE HOPPER HAD BEEN CAUGHT BY THE TIRE ELEVATOR CHAIN HOOK CAUSING IT TO ELEVATE. WHEN EE STRUCK HOOK TO FREE HOPPER, HOPPER FELL STRIKING EE'S RIGHT FOOT.

April 5, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING #2 KILN STAIRS, HE MISSED A STEP CAUSING HIM THE FALL BACKWARD. AS HE WAS FALLING HE REACHED BEHIND HIM WITH HIS RIGHT ARM IN AN ATTEMPT TO CATCH HIMSELF. AS A RESULT HE FRACTURED HIS RIGHT FOREARM.

2002 · 23 incidents

September 26, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ON FLOOR AROUND ELEVATORS; STEPPED IN HOLE TWISTING LEFT ANKLE. -PHYSICAL THERAPY-

June 11, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REACHING OVER TO PICK UP A WELDER & SPRAINED LOWER BACK. PHYSICAL THERAPY RX - REPORTED & TREATED ON 6-12.

June 6, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REBAGGING RAW MILL DUST COLLECTOR AND STARTED EXPERIENCING PAIN IN BOTH ELBOWS.

May 13, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PAIN IN BORN WRISTS WHICH SHORTED IN 1996 WORKING AS UNITLITY REPAIRING USE OF SHOVEL AND JACKHAMMER.

May 1, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS KNOCKED OUT OF CHAIR BY OTHER EE, INJURING TAILBONE. REPORTED ON 5-13-02/ PHYSICAL THERAPY & RESTRICTED WORK.

April 22, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUMMULATIVE TRAUMA- CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

March 12, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF KILN TRUNION PLATFORM, TWISTING LEFT KNEE. PHYSICAL THERAPY.

February 28, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING CABLE ON OVERHEAD CRANE WHEN CABLE CAME LOOSE STRIKING RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

February 21, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEARING MATERIAL OFF OF #1 RM LIMESTONE FEEDER AND A SMALL SLIVER OF METAL WAS LODGE INTO RIGHT EYE.

February 1, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

USING ROD TO GET CLINKER TO FEED INTO SCREW AND BURNED LT. HAND ON HOT ROD.

January 29, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by flying object

USING HAMMER & CHISEL TO REMOVE MILL BALLS FROM DISCHARGE LINERS WHEN THE CHISEL HIT A BALL & A PIECE OF THE BALL BROKE LOOSE ENTERING THE LEFT HAND.

2001 · 36 incidents

December 17, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

LOADING LEVEL TRUCK AND BACKED OVER A LARGE ROCKSPRAINING BACK.

November 9, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INSTALLING FAN COVER, LIFTING A 4'X 4' PIECE OF 10 GAUGE METAL AND SUFFERED A STERNUM SPRAIN.

July 26, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SITTING IN TRUCK WITH WINDOW DOWN, WHEN WIND BLEW SOMETHING INTO LEFT EYE. RX AN EYE INJURY.

July 5, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

TRYING TO UNPLUG GYPSUM HOPPER BY BEATING ON HOPPER WITH BAR AND SPRAINED LOWER BACK.

June 14, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FORKLIFT PLANTING MY RIGHT FOOT AND IT ROLLED OVER BREAKING A BONE IN THE FOOT.

June 12, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Blue Circle Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HOLDING ON TO WINCH LINE, HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN WINCH LINE AND VEHICLE BUMPER.

May 4, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Circle Inc · Struck against stationary object

WALKING ACROSS THE PLANT HEADING TOWARDS CRUSHER STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL BREAKING HIS FIBULA.

April 25, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Blue Circle Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRINDING & A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK A PIPE & FLEW BEHIND HIS GLASSES STRIKING HIM IN THE EYE

April 25, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Circle Inc · Struck against a moving object

775D HAUL TRUCK WAS DRIVEN OFF OF ELEVATED CURVEIN QUARRY RESULTING IN MINOR LACERATIONS AND BRUISING.

April 25, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Circle Inc · Fall down stairs

WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS AND SLIPPED ON MATERIAL, CAUGHT HIMSELF W/THE ELBOWS AND SLID TO THE BO TTOM SPRAINING HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

April 19, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

USING 4# SLEDGEHAMMER TO HIT IRON ORE HOPPER REPETITIVELY AND STRAINED HAND. RESTRICTED DUTY.

April 18, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING CONVEYOR BELT ON #3 F.M. AND STRAINEDRIGHT SHOULDER.

April 18, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVLING ON BURNER FLOOR AND STRAINED LEFT ARM.

April 11, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIDING MOTOR OFF OF A PAD & BAR SLIPPED. HE SPRAINED RIGHT ELBOW RESULTING IN RESTRICTED DUTY.

April 1, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REMOVING METAL PLATE FROM TOP OF #3 FINISH MILL AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

March 27, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKING ON WICH TRUCK AND TURNED AROUND AND HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON BUMPER. RESTRICTED DUTY.

March 27, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Blue Circle Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WORKING ON RAW MILL HE STARTED FEELING DIZZY DUE TO NATURAL GAS EXPOSURE.

February 21, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Circle Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING AROUND FEED CONVEYOR WHEN HE SLIPPED. WHEN HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF, HIS RIGHT HAND WAS PULLED INTO CONVEYOR ROLLER.

February 17, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ADJUSTING ROLLSON COAL MILL AND STRAINED RT. SHOULDER.

February 7, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING INSIDE BAGHOUSE & DUST BLEW INTO HIS EYES.

January 30, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Circle Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING OUT OF MILL BUILDING HE SLIPPED ON A CLINKER BALL AND FELL CAUSING A BRUISED BACK.

January 30, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKING UP A SPRING HE SPRAINED HIS BACK.

January 19, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Circle Inc · Fall down stairs

WALKING DOWN STAIRS AT KILN HE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING SHOULDER CONTUSIONS.

January 18, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING STEEL IN RACK WHEN HER RIGHT HANDWAS CAUGHT BETWEEN 2 PIECES OF STEEL. MEDICAL TREATMENT FIRT RECEIVED ON 2/22/01.

January 13, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Struck against stationary object

HITTING PIPE WRENCH WITH PALM OF HAND CAUSED CONTUSION.

January 9, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS STANDING ON TEMPORARY SCAFFOLD AND WAS USING A PRY BAR WHEN HE FELL 3'. PRY BAR STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HIS HEAD. HE BRUISED HIS HIP IN THE FALL.

January 7, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING RUBBER TO MAKE A SLEEVE AND KNIFE CUT THROUGH RUBBER CUTTING LEFT INDEX FINGER REQUIRINGSTITCHES.

January 2, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Blue Circle Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WALKED BY A MAN GRINDING A WELD & FELT SOMETHING HIT HIS LEFT EYE. HE SAW A DOCTOR & HAD A PIECE OF METAL REMOVED. HE STATED HE HAD HIS SAFETY GLASSES ON AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

2000 · 8 incidents

December 5, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

KNOCKING DOWN DOORS WITH HAMMER AND STRAINED BACK.

October 31, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BOX WITH KNIFE AND CUT LEFT INDEX FINGER.

October 26, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING TIRES ONTO SCALES AND SPRAINED BACK.

October 7, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ADJUSTING FORKS ON FORKLIFT AND STRAINED SHOULDER.

September 13, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Circle Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING FORKLIFT EE'S NECK JERKED DUE TO BUMPS IN CONCRETE, SPRAINING PINE.

August 16, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Blue Circle Inc · Flash burns (welding)

FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.

August 15, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Inc · Struck by falling object

TRASH DRUM FELL FROM TRUCK AND STRUCK EE ON L KNEE, CAUSING CONTUISON AND STRAIN.

August 15, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Circle Inc · Struck against stationary object

STEPPED OFF RXR TRACK TWISTING L ANKLE.