Mining Incidents

Essroc Cement Corp Plant #3 Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Heidelberg Materials AG
Nazareth, Northampton County, PA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3600136

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
123
Years on record
2000–2016
Latest incident
Mar 2016
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
407
citations
112
significant & substantial
$238,718
proposed penalties
$168,303
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
2016 Q2 12,880 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 16,554 8 0 483.3
2015 Q4 13,919 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 14,871 20 8 1344.9
2015 Q2 13,552 2 0 147.6
2014 Q3 14,364 12 5 835.4
2014 Q2 15,264 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 0 3 2
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

123 on file

2016 · 1 incident

March 2, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent OTHER
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

High winds caused the EE to miss bottom step while climbing stairs to EE's office. Causing injury to EE's knee.

2015 · 4 incidents

May 4, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The employee was sucking out the dust collector at Tower 2. The employee had placed the hose inside the hopper. The hose became clogged with a large chunk of clinker. The employee brought the hose part way out of the hopper to remove the chunk. The employee tried to remove the chunk from the end of the hose, and lost control of the chunk. His hand went into the rotary valve.

March 16, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was tapping cement and a lump got stuck in the valve at the bottom of the silo. The lump went through the valve in to the rotary screw causing the screw to jump violently. As the screw jumped, it cause a small piece of pipe that was resting on top of the screw cover to bound down on the employees LT foot.

February 22, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was leaving the Change House at Plant 3 at the start of his shift. As he stepped outside the double doors of the Change House lunch room, he slipped on a patch of ice. He cut is left hand and suffered a hairline fracture of his RT hand.

February 15, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall from machine

The employee was standing on top of a cover to the outside incline drag conveyor in order to remove the top section of the head pulley guard to #2 drag conveyor. The employee received a call on the plant radio, and when he reached for his microphone, he lost his balance, falling to the ground. He was standing 3' 10" off the ground when he fell.

2014 · 5 incidents

September 26, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was placing caution tape by #5 finish mill for a project. The employee was using a utility knife to cut the tape. While cutting the caution tape, the employee lacerated his left middle finger.

July 3, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting with a conveyor belt replacement. He was removing an idler roll from the conveyor. As he was removing the roller, the far end of the roller dropped down and his thumb got pinched between the roller and conveyor frame.

June 10, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was operating the bag applicator at the pack house. Empty bags were getting stuck in the feeder. The worker estimated that empty bags got stuck in the feeder about 18 times in a short period of time. The worker had stacked approximate 30 empty bags on the table. When he picked up the stack of bags, he felt a sharp pain in his left groin. First day off work was 6/18/14.

March 27, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was in the basement of the Pack house emptying a trash can full of shredded bags and cement weighing approximately 50 lbs. The employee grabbed the can handle with his left hand and placed his right hand under the can. As he lifted the can to about shoulder height, he felt his left arm and shoulder go numb.

January 3, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The worker was removing lumps out of silo 25 by manually operating the silo valve handles. While rocking the handles back and forth to break up a lump, the valve jammed and the employee felt a sharp pain in his shoulder.

2013 · 3 incidents

September 6, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee was performing maintenance on the #3 finish mill. He stated while cleaning the area on the floor below the mill, he stepped on a hard lump of material that was buried under the dust, twisting his left knee.

May 9, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a jack hammer at tower 2 near the transition between 31 and 105 belt. The jackhammer blade got stuck in some wire mesh. When employee went to pull it free, the 2" spade landed on his left foot.

February 21, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was working in #5 finish mill removing head liners. Four (4) liners are removed at a time. Employee had placed a liner at an angle to the side of the mill. While moving another liner, the one he previously positioned slid down striking him in the RT ankle.

2012 · 3 incidents

July 27, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

After passing a jack hammer under a conveyor belt the injured felt pain in the area of his shoulder blade when he stood up. Diagnosed as thoracic muscle strain.

June 6, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee tripped on a low mound of material on the floor and jammed his toe against the inside of his steel toe boot.

March 26, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured suffered a strain of his left shoulder while installing a transmission oil cooler truck. He was holding the cooler in place with both hands and when he released his grip with his right hand to install the bolts on the mounting bracket he felt pain in his left shoulder.

2011 · 3 incidents

October 12, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Noise Induced Hearing Loss

February 18, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was trying to put the South Bulk scope back together and material fell into his right eye. He had the bracket in his hand as he was looking at it, material fell from above, most likely from the scope. The scope was cleaned down before that job was started. There was not much of a breeze at the time of the incident, but it was in a west to east direction.

January 21, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered a heart attack while at work.

2010 · 1 incident

January 4, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by flying object

Employee was working near the back packhouse door unloading a truck. The door was open as product was being moved outside. The wind was blowing at a high rate and dirt/dust blew into employee's left eye.

2009 · 11 incidents

December 8, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting old packhouse at plant 3 on NW corner. Descending down steps, employee slipped on ice which he thought was just water. He used his left arm to hold railing to break fall and felt sharp pain in left shoulder area.

October 28, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing on work platform removing lumps from silo using 4 ft. steel bar inserted through porthole. Large lump suddenly fell & kicked bar outward. The bar struck the employee in jaw/face areas. Employee fell backwards and was caught by safety chain. Employee was taken to local hospital.

October 23, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Annual Hearing test indicates a recordable shift change (w/age correction).

October 14, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to the mill building when he felt a sharp pain in his right ankle.

April 28, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was jackhammering lumps in Clinker silo #2. He was maneuvering in one hand while removing material with the other which caused strain on left wrist.

April 22, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting out jacket of Sealtite. Improper use of utility knife (cutting toward self, instead of away) caused injury when employee slipped with knife and lacerated left wrist. 5 stitches required.

March 30, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall from ladders

Employee was using 3' ladder to access slides that switch from one silo to another. He was climbing ladder w/a pipe used to push the slide. Weight of ladder caused it to tip over backwards and employee fell to the ground, a distance of 3'. He landed on his left side, brusing his ribs.

March 5, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was on his knees cleaning clinker from under #31 belt, east side. When the employee went to stand back up, he twisted his left knee. Access to the east side of #31 belt is limited. Employee reported the incident at 14:30 pm and refused medical treatment at that time. He then requested medical treatment on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 7:00am.

February 3, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by powered moving object

1st Employee was walking out of the north doorway of the mill basement through the hanging curtains. Another employee operating the New Holland skid steer was driving into the basement at the same time. 1st employee was struck in the left leg by the bucket of the skid steer loader. Employee complained he had knee and back pain.

January 13, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working to clean out hopper below #4 mill gypsum clinker feeders. He tripped over the cord on the floor, resulting in twisting his right ankle and knee also causing him to fall against a wall plate, injury his right shoulder

January 8, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking around NW corner of the storage building at the North end of the No. 3 packhouse. He slipped on a patch of ice and landed on his left wrist.

2008 · 7 incidents

December 29, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carrying a battery from the back of the truck to the track mobile. As he walked accross the railroad tracks, he felt pain on left side of his back.

December 18, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee pushed up an empty wheel barrel. He took one step forward and caught his head on a piece of steel support for A belt line. His head was pushed backwards and down.He felt a crunching in the back of his neck. Incident occured on 12/18/2008, employee continued to do his job. However, as of February 10, 2009, he bacame restricted from his packing position.

July 20, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on #1 drag clinker silo when cover slid forward. Employee tried to catch cover and got finger caught under cover causing contusion to 5th finger of right hand.

July 10, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by powered moving object

EE was rotating a kiln using a ponymotor, 2 clutches are to be engaged. The 1st was engaged, EE was working at 2nd at the time of the accident. As the clutch was engaged, the pony began to labor and in order to avoid stalling, EE began to disengage the clutch. As he disengage it was backspinning driving the clutch plate in reverse, causing failure of the clutch.

June 10, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee was entering the compartment #5 of #4 dust collector. Employee bumped/scraped elbow on the narrow access doorway when entering to do work.

February 7, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting freed clinker in silo through the reclaim system. Employee bent over to pick up a clinker lump and felt a pull in his back.

February 2, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing a barrel of oil in the mill building, EE lost his grip on the barrel while trying to lift it. EE's fingers were caught between two barrels, about 1/8" to 1/4" space inbetween barrels. EE appears to have lost the top tips of his left index and middle fingers.

2007 · 2 incidents

December 18, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in front of the old plant #3 packhouse group. He slipped on ice and fell, hurting his left knee (Note: began losing time due to surgery 4/23/08).

February 16, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hammer to straighten the edge of the plow which was on forklift. Plow slid off forks and hit employee on head and shoulder areas.

2006 · 9 incidents

September 28, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reached in machinery ( Palletizer) to push bag w/his right hand. The belt caught his hand and when he tried to remove it, he cut his hand by thumb area.

August 17, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by flying object

An employee went to throw a bucket of water at another employee. Employee raised their hand to block the bucket & the bucket struck her pinky finger on the left hand.

March 14, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was removing the reducer from the east drag area while pulling the cart w/reducer on it he felt a strain when pushing/pulling the cart. Strain was on left knee area.

March 9, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was using Oxygen Aceteline torch to pierce head of elevator pin for removal, when slag blew back and down collar of shirt onto chest, neck and stomach area.

March 4, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After EE filled the kerosene heater along #2 stone belt, EE twisted his torso while getting down from the belt.

February 19, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to slide a 1/2 bag (40 lb) of used cement onto a hand truck. Employee immediately felt a sharp pain in his lower left side of back.

January 12, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing light bulb in bottom of raw silos. After completing job EE turned to go out of area and slipped on wet raw material, injuring his right knee.

January 4, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING HIMSELF UP ON TRUCK.

January 2, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was shoveling by #4 FM top of elevator. He overworked his back. Woke up the next day and felt slight pain in his lower back. 1st day away from work 3/17/06 for sugery.

2005 · 8 incidents

November 9, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall down stairs

While transferring masonry from silos, dust escaped and filled some of the travel area causing employee to not see the steps clearly. Employee tripped and hit his knee on step area.

August 4, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall from ladders

EE PLACED AN EXTENSION LADDER ON A SMOOTH CONCRETE SURFACE AND BEGAN CLIMBING THE LADDER TO TIGHTEN BOLTS, WHEN HE WAS 3' OFF THE GROUND, THE LADDER SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL 3', LANDING HEAVILY ON HIS LEFT FOOT, SPRAINING HIS ANKLE. CLAY-LIKE MATERIAL UNDER THE LADDER ON THE CONCRETE CAUSED THE LADDER TO SLIP. HE WAS EXAMINED AT THE HOSPITAL RELEASED

June 23, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SORTING MILL LINERS TO BE SHIPPED OUT FOR SCRAP. HE TRIED TO MOVE ONE BY HIMSELF AND HURT HIS SHOULDER

June 23, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting notches in 1" thick spirting w/a untility knife. Knife slipped and cut ee's r thigh.

May 28, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Essroc Cement Corporation · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON #3 RAW MILL ELEVATOR PROBLEM. WHEN HE WENT TO DE-ENGERIZE, CONTACT STRUCK AND BLEW THE SYSTEM

April 30, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had worked on drag chains last couple of days and had a little pain in back. While getting dressed employee tied one shoe then went to tie the other shoe & felt pain in his back. Pain got worse in evening.

April 4, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING ON OVERHEAD SCREW CONVEYOR, LOST FOOTING ON WET MATERIAL CAUSING EE TO FALL. PRY BAR FELL & EE FELL ON TOP OF PRY BAR FRACTURING HIS LEFT THUMB.

April 4, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE, WITH A BAR, A CHUNK OF COAL CAUGHT IN CHUTE. RE-INJURED LEFT SHOULDER.

2004 · 8 incidents

October 30, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was inspecting block grease at 2nd pier of kiln #5. He slid the lid that covers the block grease area up near the kiln trunion tire. He rested his left hand in the lid area. The lid came in contact with the trunion tire, pushing the lid onto the finger of his left hand. Left pinky finger was amputated off at the end knuckle and ring finger also severed (but no bone loss).

September 4, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee entered 2nd gloor passenger elvator in the clinker silos. when he reached for the strap on ordered door and close it. door slammed on his l middle finger cutting tip off.

August 18, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee was checking clinker cooler area. so was dark in this area because light blub was out. ee had a flash light tried turned and hit his head on the dust box.

May 27, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ELECTRIC EYE HOLE & STRIPPER WENT IN MOTION. ROLLER CAUGHT FINGER.

May 3, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING DOWN STAIRS AT BACK END OF KILNS, HE TURNED TO CALL OTHER EMPLOYEE & HIS FOOT TWISTED, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE HAD SURGERY 6/7/04.

April 2, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNCHOKING GYPSUM FROM BASEMENT AREA. EE PICKED UP A STEEL BAR WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF 80 LBS TO BEGIN POKING AREA. AFTER 5 MINUTES, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS STOMACH.

February 4, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON THE BRICK PLATFORM IN THE #2 KILN. PULLING BRICK EE EXPERIENCED NUMBNESS IN BOTH HAND & FOREARM & LEFT ELBOW. (PER CALL CARPAL TUNNEL)

2003 · 17 incidents

December 23, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE TOP OF THE FRINGE BIN. WHEN HE WAS FINISHED HE STARTED TO CLIMB DOWN TO THE DECK LEVEL. HE JUMPED THE LAST FEW FEET AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

December 22, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SLEDGING OVERHEAD ON #4 COOL FEED TO REMOVE CHOKE. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS WRIST AREA.

December 7, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS USING A BIG RATCHET WRENCH TO OPEN COAL MILL DOOR. HE WENT TO PULL UP ON WRENCH AND FITO PAIN IN HGIS L ARM BICEP AREA.

September 29, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S HEARING TEST INDICATED A THRESHOLD SHIFT. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN RE-TESTED BY AN AUDIOLOGIST AS A FOLLOW-UP AND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HIS RESULTS.

September 22, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Essroc Cement Corporation · No Value Found

EE INJURED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHILE WALKING ON METALGRATE. THERE WAS OVERGROWN VEGETATION ON METAL GRATE WHICH CAUSED EE TO SLIP AND HE HURT HIS KNEE.

September 19, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE USED CATWALK BETWEEN FINISH MILL 3 & 4. A HOSE USED FOR WATER RETURN, EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER HOSE & LANDED ON LEFT KNEE.

June 19, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE S HEARING TEST INDICATED A THRISHOLD SHIFT. EE HAS BEEN RE-TESTED BY A SPECIALIST AUDIOLOGIST AS A FOLLOW-UP AND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HIS RESULTS.

May 23, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SETTING UP A LADDER TO REMOVE PIPE. LADDER SLIPPED EE REACHED FOR TOP OF LADDER AND FELT PAIN IN ELBOW.

May 17, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER REMOVING PLATE AT #3 SWING MILL (RM) AREA. WHEN PLATE WAS REMOVED BUILD UP RELEASED PUSHING EE OFF LADDER CAUSING HIM TO FALL APPROX.8'TO GROUND.

March 11, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

REBUILDING CLINKER BREAKER HAMMER WELDING TO BUILD UP TO SPECS, BEFORE HARD SURFACING IS APPLIED. WELDING W/MANGANESE RODS WHEN SLAG FROM ROD POPPED, PIECE OF SLAG SOMEHOW CAME BEHIND WELDING HOOD & SAFETY GLASSES & BURNED EYELID AREA.

March 6, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE S HEARING TEST INDICATED A THRISHOLD SHIFT. EE HAS BEEN RE-TESTED BY A SPECIALIST AUDIOLOGIST AS A FOLLOW-UP AND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HIS RESULTS.

March 6, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE S HEARING TEST INDICATED A THRISHOLD SHIFT. EE HAS BEEN RE-TESTED BY A SPECIALIST AUDIOLOGIST AS A FOLLOW-UP AND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HIS RESULTS.

February 6, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE S HEARING TEST INDICATED A THRISHOLD SHIFT. EE HAS BEEN RE-TESTED BY A SPECIALIST AUDIOLOGIST AS A FOLLOW-UP AND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HIS RESULTS.

February 6, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S HEARING TEST INDICATED A THRESHOLD SHIFT. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN RE-TESTED BY A SPECIALIST (AUDIOLOGIST) AS A FOLLOW-UP AND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HIS RESULTS.

January 17, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S HEARING TEST INDICATED A THRESHOLD SHIFT. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN RE-TESTED BY A SPECIALIST (AUDIOLOGIST) AS A FOLLOW-UP AND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HIS RESULTS.

January 17, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S HEARING TEST INDICATED A THRESHOLD SHIFT. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN RE-TESTED BY A SPECIALIST (AUDIOLOGIST) AS A FOLLOW-UP AND HAS BEEN INFORMED OF HIS RESULTS.

2002 · 11 incidents

November 26, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF A 3 FT STEP LADDER TRYING TO UNCHOKE FINISH MILL AIRSLIDE. EE LANDED ON FEED CHUTE AND THE INSPECTION PORT FLEW OFF CAUSING THE MATERIAL TO COVER HIM, PUSHING H IM INTO THE DUST COLLECTOR. PAIN IN THE BACK ANDDUST IN EYES.

October 17, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING COOLER RACK IN #2 COOLER. POSITIONING NEW RACK IN THE COOLER USING PINCH BAR TO MOVE RACK. EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING ON TO FINISH ON RACK WHEN RACK FELL INTO POSITION & PINCH ED HIS FINGER.

September 13, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE INJURED BOTH WRISTS WHILE JACKHAMMERING A PILE OF MATERIAL BY #5 MILL FEED END.

September 6, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TALKING TO SUPERVISOR, EMPLOYEE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON THE END OF THE PALLET DISCHARGE LINE. HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN FULL PALLET & PALLET STOP. WHEN HE PULLED HIS HAND FREE THE METAL ED GE OF PALLET STOP CUT HIS HAND (LACERATION).

July 16, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ATTEMPTING TO SECURE CUT OFF & NUT & LOCK WASH PINCHED HIS THUMB CAUSING IT TO BREAK.

July 1, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TURNING SEPARATOR VALVES WITH A SOCKET WRENCH & PULLED A STOMACH MUSCLE. LATER EE WAS SHOVELING UP RAW SPILLAGE.

March 25, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS WALKING TO THE UPPER LAB WHEN TRUCK YARD PICK UP TRUCK EE MAKING HIM FALL BACKWARDS. TRUCK DRIVER PUT ON BRAKES BEFORE STRIKING EE BUT IT WAS A LITTLE LATE.

February 15, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS INSTALLING SCREW IN THE 3 MM RAW PUMP. PUSHING SCREW INTO PUMP HOUSING, FELT PULL IN CHEST & SHOULDER AREAS.

January 30, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall down stairs

EE WAS GOING DOWN STAIRWAY & SLIPPED ON CEMENT & CLINKER ON STEPS. HE FELL DOWN STEPS & INJURED LEFT HAND, RIGHT FOOT & COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 20, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS TIGHTENING A SEPARATOR BLADE ON #2 FINISHMILL. THE WRENCH SLIPPED & HIS THUMB MADE CONTACT WITH A VERICAL ALL THREAD ROD, HYPEREXTENDING HIS THUMB BACKWARDS.

January 19, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEARING A FEED CHOKE ON #1 LEVEL BOX MAIN FEED SCREW. MOVEING VALVE TO CLEAR THE BLOCK & PULLED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

2001 · 18 incidents

October 25, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN MILL BLDG. BASEMENT, SLIPPED ON A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL AND WATER, FELT A TWINGE IN THE RIGHT KNEE.

September 4, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE LEANED OVER TO GET WRENCH A WHEN HE STRAIGHTEN UP HE HIT HIS HEAD ON DOOR WHICH WAS LOCATED ON EAST WALL OF THE MILL BUILDING. EE HAS PAIN IN NECK/UPPER BACK AREA.

July 22, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CHUNKS FROM #2 STONE FEEDER IN THE ROCK TUNNEL. WHILE DISLODGING CHUNK ANOTHER PIECE FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S HAND.

July 14, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WORKING ON THE BRIDGE DRAG THAT WAS DOWN FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND EE WAS SWEATING. CEMENT DUST GOT ON RIGHT ARM CAUSING SKIN BURN.

July 5, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS MAKING CUTS ON #4 & #5 KILNS FOR ALIGNMENT. REPETITIVE SLEDGING ON WRENCHES TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT WITH A 20 LB. SLEDGE CAUSED PAIN IN HIS ELBOW.

June 28, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING MILL DISCHARGE, EE WENT TO THE CONTROL PANEL AND ON THE WAY TO THE PANEL HE DUCKED UNDER A SCREW CONVEYER AND HIT HEAD JARRING NECK ON THE CONVEYER SCREW AREA.

May 4, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING RUBBER SEAL FOR HATCH SEAL FOR FINISH MILL. UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT LEG.

April 14, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING COVERS BACK IN PLACE WHEN DUST BLEW UP INTO HIS FACE. NOT SURE WHERE THE DUST CAME FROM.

April 11, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING 980 LOADER AT PLT. II. BEGAN FEELING PAIN & DISCOMFORT IN RIGHT LOWER BACK.

April 4, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE HAD THE SADDLE IN THE VICE RIGHT SIDE UP & WAS USING A HAMMER & CHISEL TO CUT THE BOLTS OFF. WHEN THE BOLT CUT HIS HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE SHARP (WORN) EDGE OF THE SADDLE & CUT HIS HA ND.

March 24, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING DOWN INCLINE TO RECLAIM HOPPER BOX TO CLEAN A CHOKE AT FEEDER GATE. EE SLIPPED & FELL HUTING HIS BACK.

March 14, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING 950E LOADER TO SCRAPE AWAY MUD FROM THE ROADWAY WHERE CEMENT TRUCKS BLOW OFF CEMENT INTO PLANT SILOS. EMPLOYEE HIT SOMETHING HARD IN THE GROUND WITH THE BLADE OF LOADER BRAK E CAUSING AN ABRUPT STOP AND EMPLOYEE STRUCK HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL, CAUSED CUT ON LEFT SIDE OF FOREHEAD.

February 21, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP RAW MATERIAL AT #5 KILN FEED. FEEDER WITH A KILCH HIT SIDE OF ELEVATOR WITH HANDLE AND FINGER.

February 5, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CHECKING GYPSUM SETTING ON WALL. CONTRACTORS HAD STEEL CABLE COME INTO BUILDING FROM OUTSIDE TO #3 FINISH MILL ELEVATOR. EE TRIPPED OVER CABLE AND FELL HITTING LEFT ELBOW WHILE TRYING T O BREAK HIS FALL.

January 23, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS LEAVING SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE3 WALKING TOWARDS SERVICE ROOM EE SLIPPED ON ICY AREA & FELL

January 5, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING W/ANOTHER SHIFT SUPERVISOR ACROSS THE YARD TOWARD KILNS IN FRONT OF MAINTENANCE SHOP. EE ALL OF A SUDDEN WAS FALLING. EE WAS NOT SURE IF IT WAS UNEVEN GROUND OR SLIPPERY SURFACE . EE FELL ON HIS LEFT KNEE.

2000 · 12 incidents

November 24, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON COAL LUMP STUCK IN FEEDER. HISFOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE STEP DOWN TO LOWER STEP.EE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK AND UPPER ARMAREA RIGHT SIDE.

July 24, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE #6 WATER SPRAY ON #5 KILN. EE DISCONNECTED HOSE FROM WATER SPRAY AND A BUILD UP OF STEAM BURNED HIM IN THE UPPER ARM THROUGH OF HIS SHIRT.

July 10, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ONE EE ACCIDENTLY HIT NAOTHER EE IN THE MOUTH CUTTING TAKE LOWER LIPS AND CHIPPING THE FRONT TOOTH. WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT HOLDING FATE IN PLACE WHILE LIFTING THE HEIGHT OF THE GATA ON TH E GYPSUM FREQUENCY CONVEYOR.

July 6, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS FINISHING A CHECK ON BRIDGE DRAG. HE WAS WALKING DOWN ALONG SIDE OF DRAG WHEN HE SLIPPED ON CLINKER COVERED BY LAYER OF DUST. EE TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

June 26, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS POKING #4 STACK; STACK FLUSED OUT HOT MATERIAL, SOME OF IT FALLING INTO HIS BOOT AND FOOT AREA AND BURNING RIGHT ANKLE AREA.

June 14, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING #5 KILN HOOD ON PUSHER. THE PUSHER SLIPPER AND EMPLOYEE JARRED HIS BACK.

May 25, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CHECKING DREG CHAIN ON #2 KILN COOLER. LIFTING LIDS TO MAKE REPAIRS EMPLOYEE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 26, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck against stationary object

EE WENT TO CHECK #2 KILN PRECIPITATOR INLET. EE HURRIED TO GET OUT AND CAUGHT TO HEEL OF LEFT FOOT ON DOG OF DOOR OF PRECPITATOR. INJURED ANKLE FOOT OF LEFT LEG.

April 19, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS FREEING CHOKE W/HAMMER AT #1 RAW MILL STONE FEED BOX. EE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN SHOULDER IN COLLAR BONE AREA.

March 9, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STANDING APPROX. 4' OFF TO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER MILLWRIGHT WHO WAS PULLING CONNECTING LINK TOGETHER ON DRIVE CHAIN. MILLWRIST WAS USING CHISEL TO PUT THE LINK TOGETHER WHEN PIEC FLEW OFF EITHER HAMMER, CHISEL OR LINKS TRIKING EE IN FOREHEAD AREA.

January 31, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall from machine

EE SLIPPED OFF THE LAST STEP OF #2136 TRUCK. HE FELT NA DFELT A SHARP PAIN LEFT SIDE OF BACK.

January 6, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Essroc Cement Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AFTER DUMPING OIL IN WASTE OIL CONTAINER EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN STEPS. BOTTOM STEP IS NOT FLATBUT BENT DOWN. WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE LAST STEP HE SLIPPED TO THE GROUND LANDING ON RIGHT KNEE.