Mining Incidents

Balcones Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Cemex S A
New Braunfels, Comal County, TX  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4102885

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
140
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,010
citations
176
significant & substantial
$1,514,980
proposed penalties
$1,189,164
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 122,052 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 91,919 33 0 359.0
2024 Q3 47,619 54 11 1134.0
2024 Q2 119,698 1 0 8.4
2023 Q4 43,869 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 55,071 44 9 799.0
2023 Q2 38,847 5 2 128.7
2023 Q1 89,929 23 1 255.8
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

140 on file

2026 · 1 incident

March 25, 2026 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

A maintenance employee slipped on the 3rd step from the bottom landing rolling their left ankle.

2025 · 1 incident

February 21, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing next to the hood doors on K2 Burner Floor when a 6" metal braided hose that was being suspended broke loose causing it to swing striking the employee in the face.

2024 · 6 incidents

August 26, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An operator was handing an impact wrench over to another operator that still had pneumatic pressure. When the receiving operator grab the socket end to take possession of the impact the operator handing it over accidently engaged the trigger.

May 8, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

We had a fire on a storage building that is used to charge electric golf carts for employees. We believe a charging station malfunctioned and got hot causing a fire on one of the golf carts that then spread to the surround carts and area. No injuries. Believed by the Fire Department who responded an MSHA Inspector to be an electrical fire.

March 7, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE visited EE's personal doctor due to feel strength loss in EE's grip on both hands. EE was told EE had carpal tunnel in both hands caused by repetitive motion. EE has worked for CEMEX USA as a Production Assistant Laborer for the last 16 years.

2023 · 11 incidents

October 24, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Injured Employee burnt EE's hands while putting a cover in an open pipe in K1 Preheat Tower.

August 24, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped across a drainage area, slipped on some mud and fell backwards injuring their right elbow

August 21, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped off a walkway approximately one foot in height. EE stepped into some mud and material with their right foot that had collected in a drainage area. EE's foot slipped out from under EE, straining their left knee.

June 9, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A layer of concrete dust and debris had collected on silo roof obscuring hatches lids, and other obstructions. Walking on roof tripped on one of the obstructions. Fell to right knee and struck something in the dust and twisted some on the way down. Local clinic did x-rays but nothing broken. Received brace for sprain to unspecified site of right knee.

May 18, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured employee used a bar hook with a T handle to snare the cable of an air hoist to pull it towards themself to retrieve the ball. The employee's left index finger was caught in a pinch point between the bar hook T handle and the rosette of a vertical scaffold leg. This resulted in a pinch laceration requiring stitches

May 6, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Contractor miner was tasked with putting the guards that go over a feed belt back on. After leaning over to tighten the guard EE relaxed their weight on the handrail and the horizontal arm on the handrail gave. The contractor then lost their balance and their torso fell on toe plate. The toe plate was 45 degrees outward when the accident occurred

April 30, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was working inside of the K1 Mill Welding out bolts, while working in the lower section of the table a hammer fell through a 3x2 foot opening from approximately 8ft and struck EE's rear right shoulder. When the accident occurred plywood was covering the opening but the hammer slipped through a small section of the opening.

April 13, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fire broke out on the K1 burner floor coal system when a spark ignited a wooden shed that had accumulated coal.

April 3, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Maintenance Mechanic was replacing an elevator bucket, when handling the bucket, the bucket shifted causing a laceration on EE's left ring finger.

March 16, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Flash burns (electric)

Production Assistant employee was called to reset a disconnect in Electrical Room 5 when the first attempt failed to reset the panel. The employee then proceeded to pull the handle, halfway through the motion the panel blew up causing an arc flash striking and electrocuting the employee on EE's left hand.

2022 · 5 incidents

November 21, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance Mechanic was walking towards the lubrication shack where the EE rolled an ankle due to stepping on slippery conditions, EE was then taken to the clinic for further evaluation. EE was then diagnosed with a hairline fracture in right foot.

September 25, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing rotor from Clay Crusher, rotor shifted and caused right thumb laceration and fracture.

July 21, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Troubleshooting Silo 12 gate and hit EE's head on the lower part of the guard, causing a laceration.

June 12, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was removing a section of duct with mobile crane. When duct was free the duct struck the injured in the right arm and jaw.

April 2, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A locking nut on the screw on coal mill 1 backed out allowing the shaft to float and to rub on the housing. This allowed coke to pass through the gap which was now being heated by friction. This caused the coke to smolder.

2021 · 6 incidents

September 23, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking down the stairs at the K1 Homo Silo, EE stated that EE felt pain on the outside of left knee. On 09/27/2021 after self care failed, EE was seen at a clinic where EE was given restrictions and a knee brace.

July 30, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE picked up a chipping gun from a rack and felt pain in lower back. On 08/02/2021 EE was seen by a Dr. and given restrictions for a strained lower back.

April 2, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing the bolts for the uphill thrust roller on K1, EE had their fingers pinched between an impact drill and the structure of the thrust roller resulting in 6 stitches to the 4th and 5th fingers on left hand.

February 16, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

While walking down stairs on K2 PHT EE slipped on ice causing shoulder bruise requiring self care. On 3/8/2021 injury re-evaluated and put on restricted duty.

January 25, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was cleaning K2 clinker pit and stood on top of clinker. Heat transferred through their boot and caused a burn on the bottom of their left foot.

January 11, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped off the bottom stair on a staircase awkwardly and sprained their right ankle.

2020 · 6 incidents

September 10, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman OTHER
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down stairs in the coal unloading area. Their bodyweight caused their arm to lock, and the EE felt pain in their shoulder. EE was referred for Physical Therapy on 10/26/20 after the pain had not fully subsided.

July 10, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While tightening a union on a pipe, the wrench came loose causing the EE to fall backwards causing a small fracture to their Fibula on their right leg.

June 18, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

While working on the K2 PHT, the employee failed to close their PAPR shield all the way. Material and hot water was discharged from an 8 inch inspection door causing burns to the face and eyes

May 29, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

While climbing a ladder on a scaffold, the employee lost their grip and fell three rungs onto the ground causing a broken left foot.

April 9, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that when getting out of buggy at the end of the shift they felt pain in left leg. The employee did not report this incident until 4/12/2020. On 4/13/2020 EE was diagnosed with a knee sprain.

February 28, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An employee was closing an inspection door on the K1 pre heater tower. While closing the door the employee's right middle finger was pinched between the latch of the door and the handle. The employee had 2 pairs of gloves on, but still sustained a laceration to EE's finger which required sutures to close the wound.

2019 · 12 incidents

October 17, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was poking a hole in the K1 tower using a bar and a 12.5 lb. sledgehammer. The employee who was injured was holding the bar, while EE's partner swung the hammer. The hammer missed the bar and struck the employee in the left ring finger. The injury resulted in the removal of the tip of the left ring finger.

October 7, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was walking between work areas when a piece of dust got into EE's eye behind the safety glasses. The miner flushed the eye and removed the dust. About an hour later there was still discomfort. Miner was sent to the clinic where a 2 mm abrasion was found on the eye.

July 11, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee had hot material from cement tower blown into face. Minor burns on face. Some material had to be removed from EE's left eye.

June 10, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2019 employee was injured while patching holes on the singulator of the TDF. During The welding process EE was in the sitting position with both legs extended in front of them. After 4 minutes they went to stand up and could not bend the right leg. When they finally did they heard three pops. EE came out of the TDF and rested a while, but was experiencing pain in the right knee.

June 9, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to close the door on rotor feeder of the Raw Mill #1. The employee started to lift up on the door, when the door stuck and the employee felt a pain in left shoulder. The employee was prescribed physical therapy on 7/16.

May 2, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Production mechanic was changing out the sleds under the impact zone of conveyor. Mechanic flipped the sled frame over with assistance from contract mechanic to finish installation. During this process mechanic felt a pull and then noticed a knot around EE's groin area.

April 14, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was moving I-beams when EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder.

April 1, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

There was a notification of confirmed hearing shift for an electrician who refuses to fill out the questionnaire identifying if this was a work related shift. Previous testing shows this position exposure to be under 85Dba.

March 22, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrician was changing out motor for a magnet belt during the day. EE went home and felt swelling in right knee. EE found a small gauge 1/2 inch wire in the knee. After going to the med clinic EE was found to have septic arthritis of the right knee.

March 21, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was removing bags and cages from the K1 Main bag house in a standing to kneeling position. EE developed Achilles Tendinopathy from this repetitive motion.

February 23, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing the hood of their 40 cal suit used to rack out 4160 switch gear when they felt a foreign particle drop in their eye. After examination by local clinic they were found to have a 2mm X 1mm abrasion above the right cornea. No particle was found, and no time was lost from work.

January 26, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Employee was trapped in K-2 elevator between the 7th and 8th floor due to a mechanical malfunction. Employee stayed in communication through cell phone and radio. There were no health concerns and employee stayed in good spirits.

2018 · 5 incidents

July 19, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

Contractor overheated and got too hot. EE was sweating profusely and shaking. EE had taken Tylenol earlier.

May 9, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor was welding toe plate on a cat walk for the belt conveyor to the raw mill. Contractor told co-worker that contractor was having trouble breathing. They went down stairs to get a drink & see if contractor could catch breath. Down stairs contractor said arm was numb so CEMEX called paramedics & contractor was taken to the hospital. Contractor was released the next day.

February 17, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The CO2 system discharged on the dust collector. We called the fire department to assist. No open flame was seen but the internal temperatures caused the internal bags to start smoldering. There were no exposure to employees.

January 6, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported slipping and falling on 01-06-2018. EE refused medical treatment and said was fine. On 3-1-2018 employee stated that the shoulder has not gotten better. We took EE to the doctor where they said EE had a contusion. EE was put on restricted duty and prescribed PT.

2017 · 2 incidents

July 6, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee originally felt a pop in shoulder on 6-29-17. EE did not receive any restrictions from the doctor. In a week EE was still hurting went back to the doctor on 07-06-2017 and received PT for 3 weeks. Employee was in a man basket and reached out to a light fixture and felt a pop in the shoulder.

March 28, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a 4" grinder with a cutting wheel to cut angle iron when grinder bound up causing it to kick back creating a laceration on the employees mid left thigh

2016 · 2 incidents

July 18, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was arriving to work on motorcycle. EE was making a right hand turn very slowly to park. the back wheel of the bike slid and the employee laid the bike down pinning EE's right ankle under the saddle bag. Employee suffered a fracture to ankle.

2015 · 4 incidents

May 5, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Amilcar was working in open pipe under kiln. Cement got stuck in pipe. He used sledgehammer to hit pipe to loosen cement. When cement loosened it came out with pressure and hot water behind it. The hot water saturated his jeans. Blisters formed on both legs in spots from thighs to ankles.

March 28, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was striking an airslide to get material moving through it. There was a pipe nipple next to him on the airslide that was for clean out. The nipple cap popped off and struck the employee in the face shield knocking off his hard hat and safety glasses. the employee got cement dust in both eye's.

January 28, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on even ground through the plant, he did not trip, he did not stumble, he did not roll his ankle. He heard a pop in his foot under his ankle. Employee has sprained foot.

January 15, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was moving a ladder while looking up & stepping backwards. He stepped into the center of the raw mill table, falling & landing on his right side at the torso area. He came to the office at 9:09 am & said he had fallen & wanted to go to the hospital. He was having trouble taking deep breaths.

2014 · 3 incidents

November 16, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cleaning the pre heater tower through a 2" opening when a lower level air blaster discharged. The material shot out of the port. the employee was not wearing the required PPE and received burns to his left wrist and hand.

October 29, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a rivet buster to break up material behind the maintenece shop for aproximatly 4 hours. Next day the employee complained of burning sinsation in his shoulders. The employee went to the med clinic where he was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain. The employee returned to work with work restrictions of no overhead lifting and PT 3 times a week for 2 weeks.

June 30, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee working at Cemex Balcones in Lyston Building moving rocks from Quarry to plant using skid steer. Twisted right ankle stepping down from skid steer. Taken to Texas Med Clinic, diagnosed with sprained ankle, given boot to wear with crutches as needed and placed on restricted duty. Cemex Balcones will not allow employee back to work until able to wear steel toe boots.

2013 · 5 incidents

June 13, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was removing a 1/2" piece of plate steel when it slid unexpectedly down pinching his right index finger between the plate and the edge of the shaft.

May 24, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

An employee was working at the clay rotary when he lost consciousness. The employee hit his head when he fell down. The employee regained consciousness and called for help. The employee was transferred to the ER where he had a concussion.

March 25, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting from a cart. They turned to get a shovel from the rear of the cart when their knee gave out.

March 2, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was using a pry bar to raise a water line while another employee was uncoupling it. When the line came apart the weight was more than the employee was aware of and the pressure caused the bar to come up causing a back strain.

2012 · 6 incidents

October 30, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking through the plant when a gust of wind put a spec of dust in his eye. Employee was taken to med clinic and recieved prescription eye drops.

September 27, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Working on the DB elevator on 09/27/12. He went to his doctor for a physical on 10/01/12. He stated to doctor shoulder had been hurt and they x-rayed and MRI, employee did not say anything to me until he got back MRI and x-ray results on 10/05/12. He was scheduled off the weekend, on Monday the 8th we took to doctor where he was given restrictions. Date reportable was 10/08/12.

September 17, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

employee was using a 6' metal bar to break up a build up of material in a chute. the material broke apart and the employee could not stop his momentum and his hand hit the seal for the chute door. The employee received five stitches to his right ring finger and 8 stitches to his middle finger. Both fingers were also fractured.

February 19, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working in the trailer tipper area. He was loading tires onto a belt. He bent down to pull a tire that was stuck. As he pulled the tire to loosed it, he twisted his back and felt pain immediately. EE continued to work. He called his general foreman to inform him and he was instructed to go to dr. due to pain. He was given prescriptions. He is on restriction.

January 31, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was retrieving a sample of raw meal material in a metal 1 gal bucket. On the way back to the lab the ee slipped in mud and when correcting himself he brought his hand up and the material in the bucket contacted his face. The material was hot, the ee received 1st & 2nd deg burns to face, and received minor burn to right eye. EE received prescription eye drops and cream for face

January 30, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning about a plugged vessel with an air lance, the vessel flushed dust out and contacted the employee in the face getting dust in his left eye. The employee washed out his eye and completed his shift. Then he went to the clinic and a floating particle was removed. He received prescription eye drops.

2011 · 4 incidents

September 20, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking in the plant area KT Pit #2. As he was returning from water break, EE was walking down a step when he twisted his right ankle. His supervisor transported him to a local emergency room. EE was diagnosed with no broken bones but has a twisted ankle and the dr. told him to take Advil for pain.

July 7, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee and another employee were relocating metal cabinets. When placing one of the cabinets down employee cut his hand on the frame of the cabinet

May 28, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE squatted down to lift 3 cardox tubes. He placed them on his shoulder. When EE stood up he felt a pain in groin area.

May 21, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE was climbing ladder to enter cab of loader. EE was reaching for door while holding on to ladder with his gloved left hand. The glove had grease on it causing him to lose his grip and to fall backwards. EE's left foot hit ground first which was followed by his landing on his back. EE used his left hand to break his fall.

2010 · 5 incidents

September 17, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Struck by falling object

Piece of steel fell on the miners left foot just above the metataral area.

September 16, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

While exiting K-1 clinker breaker area, hot material went down the miner's back and both pants legs. Experienced minor burns to his back and both legs. Work restrictions began upon his return to scheduled work on 9/20/2010.

September 1, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

While removing buildup from the Burner pipe the miner stepped back, lost his balance and fell from a platform on a three foot tall rolling stair. Safety chain was not in place. Miner didn't report injury until the next day and didn't receive work restrictions until 09/06/10.

May 11, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While driving in bar gates with a sledge hammer miner's finger was caught between the hammer handle and a steel beam.

April 19, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Removing scraper from Raw Mill table miner lifted and twisted while moving the scraper, and felt a strain in his groin area.

2009 · 2 incidents

October 6, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on cement slurry while walking to Finish Mill, fell on left hand spraining thumb. Medical treatment not requested until 10/14/09, splinted thumb/wrist.

January 6, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was investigating why a dust collector's screw conveyor stopped. He turned off conveyor's power but didn't follow procedure to turn off/lockout the co-located rotary feeder's power. He then put his hand into the inspection port to see if there was any material buildup. The still moving rotary feeder struck the index & middle finger of his right hand, & lacerated them.

2008 · 19 incidents

November 25, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laceration to right hand while using a water lance to clean Kiln inlet.

July 29, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was moving steel grating for a platform and got his right ring finger in between two pieces of grating.

June 23, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee attempted to slide a piece of grating over to weld on a pipe and the employee's finger became pinched between two pieces of grating.

June 20, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Cemex Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Performing electrical construction in electrical building. Entered a switchgear cabinet experiencing an explosion. Employee received 2nd and 3rd degree burns to upper body.

June 20, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor ELECTRICAL
Cemex Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Performing electrical construction in electrical building. Entered a switchgear cabinet experiencing an explosion. Employee received 2nd and 3rd degree burns to upper body.

June 20, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Cemex Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Performing electrical construction in electrical building. Entered a switchgear cabinet experiencing an explosion. Employee received 2nd and 3rd degree burns to upper body.

June 12, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Cemex Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee got dust in the right eye, due to high winds, employee was wearing safety glasses.

May 13, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

A piece of refrafractory fell off a wall and hit employee while he was cleaning up debris. He was knocked into the wall and injured his right shoulder and was cut about his eye.

May 7, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in an altercation with another employee and received a broken nose, fractures of the right eye socket, and fractures of the sinus cavity.

April 17, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HOISTING
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was shutting overhead doors on elevator, when the door stuck and she tried to force it closed, straining her stomach muscle.

April 8, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was attempting to move a broken, jagged piece of metal, when it slipped and lacerated his right forearm.

March 17, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to engage the locking mechanism to attach a set of forklift forks to a bobcat loader. The fork rack shifted and pinched employee's foot.

March 3, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Cemex Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee working outside, high winds made dust particles get in employee?s right eye. Employee was wearing proper eye protection.

February 28, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Cemex Inc · Struck by flying object

While performing a walk through inspection of the pre-heater tower, non-metalic dust was blown into the right eye, by the wind. Safety glasses with side shields were being worn. The foriegn body was embedded in eye by rubbing. It was removed by a local physician, who issued a prescripition eye drop. There is no concern by the physician for permenant damage.

February 25, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was grinding inside the Clinker Silo and when he finished, he raised his faceshield and a large amount of debris went into his eyes and on his face.

February 16, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

Safety pin on Finish Mill ball dump chute broke causing the handle to fall striking miner's left hand, lacerating three fingers.

January 31, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mason HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured man notified the other worker that he was getting down from the mixer, but returned just as the other employee closed the lid/hatch to the shotcrete mixer. The injured man got his ring finger tip smashed when the lid closed.

January 18, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mason SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was carrying a rivet buster into kiln when he slipped and caught himself with his hands. Rivet buster fell onto his left ring finger and crushed it.

January 11, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing boards on a scaffold. He was taken to the Doctor, his eye was flushed and was perscribed eye drops.

2007 · 6 incidents

December 22, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While carrying a bag of trash, he passed by an air horn, lost his balance and fell on his buttock causing unknown injury.

December 7, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Cemex Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

No conditions contributed to the incident. Miner experienced respiratory difficulties.

August 9, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carying rebar cage to hole, cage rolled while carrying and cut his arm.

April 21, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was installing hydraulic cylinder onto excavator. He removed pin to re-align. The other end of cylinder was suspended by rigging; the other end of cylinder slipped out of the pin socket, swung away suspended then swung back and struck mechanic on the jaw causing fracture to jaw. The mechanic stepped down from ladder and asked for assistance.

April 4, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using hand-power tool, drilling into wood; drilling bit unexpectedly became stuck into wood, then "freed-up", causing a twisting motion to hand/wrist area causing small bone fracture located on topside of right hand, near right ring finger.

February 19, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was positioning forks of forklift. He had his hand in the pinch point area when the other employee lt go of the fork resulting in a fracture to (R) ring finger.

2006 · 1 incident

November 10, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE assisting with off-load of concrete from ready-mix truck. Discharge chute was inadvertently lowered into place pinching his hand.

2005 · 3 incidents

September 20, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner missed a step while climbing off a loader and stepped onto uneven ground twisting his left knee. No restricted duty; however, his leg was placed in a temporary immobilizer. Miner did not request first aid or medical treatment until 09/23/2005.

July 11, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While lowering a 10' X 24" Finish Mill airslide the rope used to support and lower the airslide broke. The airslide struck the miner's lower right leg.

January 21, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a "T" handle pipe to poke the Preheat Tower. Because of the improper placement of EE hands on the tool, when the material gave way, EE left hand struck to extended port structure.

2004 · 5 incidents

October 20, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Struck by flying object

Co-worker was attempting to align a metal liner in a Finish Mill, and while striking the casting with a metal sledgehammer, a small piece of the metal casting struck the injured miner and became embedded in the miners neck. Due to the position of the metal minor surgery was required to remove the embedded metal.

February 27, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Inc · Struck against stationary object

MINER INJURED HIS LEG WHEN A TEMPORARILY WELDED SUPPORT ANGLE IRON GAVE WAY AND THE TEMPORARY PLATFORM SHIFTED SLIGHTLY. WHEN THE MINER JUMPED OFF THE SUPPORT, HE LACERATED HIS LEG ON THE COR NER OF THE ANGLE IRON.

February 18, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Cemex Inc · No Value Found

INJURY OCCURRED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT A HEAVY METAL OBJECT.

January 13, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted right knee on material after stepping from cab of dump truck.

January 12, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2003 · 4 incidents

August 18, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

TORCHING (CUTTING) BOLTS FROM FINISH MILL BUCKET ELEVATOR CHAIN, A PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EAR.

May 21, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HOLDING LARGE PIECE OF METAL, BEING MOVED WITH A HOIST CHAIN MOVED PINNING RIGHT HAND BETWEEN CHAIN AND METAL CAUSING INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER TO BE LACERATED. GLOVES WERE WORN; HOWEVER ANGLE OF CHAIN AND METAL CREATED UNDUE PRESSURE ON THE CHAIN WHEN IT WAS ACTIVATED.

May 21, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LIFTING A GUIDE RAIL, WITH 4 OTHERS, HE LOST HIS FOOTING. INJURY WAS REPORTED ON 5/22/03; HOWEVER, HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 6/13/03.

May 4, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING 100 LB. BAGS OF SAND UP 2 FLIGHTS OF STAIRS, ON HIS RT. SHOULDER. INJURY WAS REPORTED ON 5/4/03; HOWEVER, HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 6/9/03.

2002 · 7 incidents

November 25, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ONE OF THREE WORKERS LIFTING 20 FOOT LONG CHAIN GUIDE RAIL INTO PLACE STRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

November 3, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRIKING A SHACKER BIN WALL WITH SLEDGEHAMMER, CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN HANDLE AND WALL.

October 28, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Cemex Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN. FELT PAIN AND ITCHING ON LT. FOREARM. RAISED SHIRT TO DISCOVER RED SPOT. SUSPECTED INSECT BITE, NOT FROM A SPIDER (BROWN RECLUSE OR BLACK WIDOW).

September 26, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE USING A POLE TO REMOVE MATERIAL FROM THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE PRE-HEAT TOWER A LARGE PIECE OF THE MATERIAL FELL FROM ABOVE STRIKING THE END OF THE METAL POLE PLACED THROUGH THE PORTAL. THIS FORCED THE METAL POLE UPWARD CAUSING HIS FINGER TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE POLE AND A STEEL DOOR.

August 21, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Inc · Struck by flying object

EYE BECAME IRRITATED AFTER EE LEFT PLANT & ARRIVED HOME. HE TRIED TO WASH MATERIAL FROM EYE WITHOUT SUCCESS. THE FOLLOWING DAY HE CONTINUED TO HAVE IRRIATION & WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN REMOVING THE MATERIAL.

July 1, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WHILE OPERATING VACUUM TRUCK WAS STRUCK ON RIGHT EAR, RESULTING IN A SMALL LACERATION, WHEN THE 8" VACUUM HOSE CAME LOOSE FROM THE PIPE TO WHICH IT HAD BEEN ATTACHED.

May 5, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cemex Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE STOOD UP TOO SOON WHEN EXITING FROM UNDER TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING ERECTED FOR A MAINTENANCE PROJECT & HIS HARD HAD STRUCK THE OVERHEAD PLATFORM, SPRAINING HIS NECK. HE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATM ENT ONE WEEK AFTER THE INCIDENT.

2001 · 6 incidents

October 11, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Usa Cement Of Texas Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EE REMOVED 55 GAL. GREASE BARREL FROM PALLET THE BARREL SLIPPED, PUTTING STRAIN ON HIS KNEE. THERE WAS NO INITIAL MEDICAL TREATMENT. EE SAW AM.D. FOR TREATMENT ON 11/16/01.

September 6, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Usa Cement Of Texas Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED BACK STRAIN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO FREESTUCK HYDRAULIC RAM. ON 10/29/01 HE BEGAN TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

September 5, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex Usa Cement Of Texas Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CARRIED CHAIN HOIST UP LADDER LIFTED IT OVERHEAD TO ATTACH IT TO AN POINT THE REPORTED ARM/SHOULDER PAIN LATER DURING HIS SHIFT HE DID NOT INITIALLY RECIEVED ANY MEDICAL BUT HAS NOWSTRAIN M EDICAL TREATMENT.

March 13, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Usa Cement Of Texas Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE WITH LEFT LEG, HEARD KNEE POP, SWELLING AND TENDERNESS OCCURRED.

March 12, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Usa Cement Of Texas Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CHIPPING DOWN MATERIAL BUILDUP. A PIECE FELL DOWN GLOVE AND CAUGHT UNDER WRISTWATCH BAND.

March 11, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Usa Cement Of Texas Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WASLOOSENING A BOLT WITH A WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF BOLT CAUSING HIS HAND/WRIST TO COME IN CONTACT WITH METAL BOX.

2000 · 3 incidents

June 15, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Usa Cement Of Texas Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WORKING ON IRON GATE AT TOP OF GYP SILO STEPPED ON MATERIAL AND SLIPPED CAUSING HAND TO STRIKE ANGLE IRON. ANGLE ITON CAUSED CUT ON RIGHT HAND.

March 3, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Usa Cement Of Texas Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING FROM STATIONARY PLATFORM TO DEEP BUCKET CONVEYOR BUCKETS AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.