Mining Incidents

Kremlin Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Pembine, WI, Marinette County, WI  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4700148

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
74
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
839
citations
115
significant & substantial
$290,059
proposed penalties
$224,381
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 54,814 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 62,184 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 59,642 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 11,544 13 2 1126.1
2024 Q3 10,157 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 54,516 21 1 385.2
2024 Q1 60,774 12 0 197.5
2023 Q4 46,742 5 0 107.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

74 on file

2026 · 1 incident

January 9, 2026 WI · Metal/Non-Metal painter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

4 man crew tearing down scaffold around preheaters. a scaffold upright was caught in grating of catwalk. employee used a ladder to access catwalk, EE's harness D ring caught on railing causing employee to fall forward onto grating. Employee used arms to break EE's fall causing strain to right arm.

2025 · 3 incidents

November 3, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee pinched finger of left hand between frame and wrench of lathe.

August 29, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The affected employee had their annual audiogram completed and it was reported to the mine that the employee has hearing loss in their left ear.

January 7, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The affected employee slipped and fell, injuring their right shoulder. The employee has been placed on restricted duty.

2023 · 1 incident

January 8, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking and slipped/tripped/fell onto left knee, fracturing patella constituting MSHA reportability.

2021 · 1 incident

November 1, 2021 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Specialty Granules LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The crusher utility was in the work area picking up small trash on the ground. EE was just bending over when EE felt a slight shift and a shooting pain in the back. EE sought treatment on 11/4 and was placed on restrictions, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

2020 · 3 incidents

October 16, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PRESHIFT INSPECTION ON EXCAVATOR, THE STEP CAME OFF FRAME WHILE CLIMBING ONTO EXCAVATOR. EE CAUGHT SELF WITH THE HAND RAIL USING THEIR ARM.

June 11, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was tramming boom lift to area and hit a dip in the road and it bounced the EE around the basket and the EE lost balance and injured shins which required stitches thus constituting MSHA reportability.

March 11, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was conducting change over duties and had dust get in EE's eyes. EE was wearing safety glasses. EE had embedded material removed from EE's eye and was given prescription eye drops, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

2019 · 2 incidents

October 17, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A mechanic cut finger while changing belt splice. EE was holding the back of the clip with the other hand to apply pressure to the back of the clip, the bolt came free and contacted EE's right middle finger resulting in a laceration, requiring 4 stitches.

January 10, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped off a platform and twisted right knee resulting in a knee strain. 1/15/19 EE was seen by doctor for observation 1/28/19 EE received physical therapy which resulted in the reportable injury.

2018 · 1 incident

July 3, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with heat

EE was starting shift and felt dizzy when getting out of chair in breakroom. EE had worked in heat most of the previous day and worked overtime as well. EE received IV's for heat related illness, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

2017 · 1 incident

August 3, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

8/3/17 Electrician pulling new wires for a baghouse and had left shoulder muscle strain. 8/4/17 employee received post urinalysis testing. 8/7/17 employee was seen by the doctor and released. 8/9/17 Urinalysis results came back and employee return to work. 9/25/17 received physical therapy which resulted in the reportable injury.

2016 · 1 incident

May 20, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

After working EE's shift, the employee took a hygiene shower and slipped and fell on the floor. This resulted in a fractured right collar bone. Root Cause- Worn Anti-Slip floor paint causing a smooth surface along with the floor being wet from the shower.

2015 · 1 incident

April 24, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Individual went to start air compressor, it failed to start. Individual went and opened engine cover/guard to check for loose wires on alternator. As he was checking for loose wires, another individual came over and tried to start air compressor. This time, air compressor engine turned over causing individual's glove to get caught in fan/alternator belt.

2014 · 5 incidents

June 5, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Liquid sodium silicate was splashed into left eye of employee. Medical providers concluded that no burning, scarring, or permanent damage resulted from this incident.

May 16, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Small foreign particle stuck to cornea of right eye

March 20, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was installing a lifting lug and struck the rear portion of his left shoulder on a stationary object while trying to get up. The employee broke his left scapula as a result of this incident.

February 26, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped on ice and injured head/back regions.

January 27, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A mill worker received dust/debris in both eyes when overloads were tripped on a circuit breaker inside the MS11 conveyor panel. The mine believes this incident did not and does not require reporting pursuant to 30 CFR 50.20.

2013 · 3 incidents

October 30, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sitting in a benefits meeting when he felt an irritation in his eye. Sent to doctor, foreign body removed, prescription antibiotic given

August 14, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pinched finger between roller bearing and floor

2012 · 5 incidents

November 26, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee got dust in their eye. The eye was flushed at the plant and the employee was brought to a medical professional, where he was prescribed an antibiotic eye drop as a precautionary measure. PPE was being utilized.

July 23, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Specialty Granules LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has a hearing threshold shift in their left ear. The employee is currently enrolled in a hearing conservation program. The condition has not been diagnosed as a work related injury/illness.

July 11, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Specialty Granules LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

We are reporting a hearing threshold shift of 30 dB in the employee's left ear at the 4k range. The employee is currently enrolled in a hearing conservation program. This condition has not been diagnosed as a work related injury/illness.

July 3, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The Blast Crew was preparing for a development shot. Terrain was rough, with steep slopes and numerous loose rocks. Employee was standing on a slight incline when his feet slipped on loose material and he started to fall backwards. As he stuck his hands out to brace himself, his left wrist made contact with a sharp rock, causing a laceration that required 4 stitches to close.

July 2, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down a flight of stairs on or about 7/2/2012 and felt a pain in her knee. Employee was seen by a doctor on 7/3/2012 and returned to full duty. After additional complaints the employee was returned to the doctor on 7/16/2012 for further evaluation and was removed from work.

2011 · 3 incidents

September 12, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

An employee stepped over a chain, fell, and broke his leg.

September 3, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against a moving object

An employee was dumping at a stockpile when he backed over a berm. The truck slid backwards and turned over, landing on the passenger side at the base of the stockpile. The employee was taken for medical examination, where he was released to work. On 9/6/11, he had a follow up appointment where he was excused from work.

2010 · 2 incidents

June 23, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted knee while walking to work. Note: The knee injury originally occurred on 6/23/10. It did not become reportable until he had surgery on 12/27/10.

2009 · 1 incident

February 11, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

While performing clean up, employee hit leg on framework, causing laceration and requiring stitches.

2008 · 5 incidents

December 8, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped while carrying a ladder in snow. This incident became recordable on 1/7/09 when employee received a cortisone shot. Strain

November 20, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to step onto the ladder of his 990H CAT Loader from flat concrete ground, when he lifted his left leg up he felt a pop in his right knee.

September 29, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting load on forks of fork truck and metal shifted causing laceration on finger

September 12, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped onto then off of a pallet rolling her ankle.

January 8, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal pumper OTHER
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee became engaged in a misconduct (fighting) with another hourly employee causing him to strike his arm on the wall, resulting in a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

2007 · 3 incidents

December 28, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was vibrating concrete. When employee removed equipment, it was stuck and he pulled hard injuring his back.

October 5, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The employee allegedly felt a strain in his arm while removing a rock from the haul road. This incident became a reportable injury when he when he was placed on restricted duty 10/24/07. DCN: 220080170034-E-doc-560436-missing time on 12/4/07

August 5, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing a 3.5'X5.5"X1/4" perforated screen. While making final adjustments, the employee allowed his finger to fall into a pinch point, and pinched the tip of his left pinky finger, causing a laceration that required stitches.

2006 · 2 incidents

November 7, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was rapping out an aerator chute with a hammer, when she missed the chute and struck her right hand, resulting in a fracture and laceration to her right index finger.

August 15, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated he strained his back while operating a Caterpillar loader. The bucket struck a rock pile which resulted in a jolt.

2005 · 6 incidents

July 25, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and partner were replacing section of cable. Employee was holding cable while his partner was cutting with a hacksaw. His partner cut through the cable and the hacksaw struck employee in the upper lip resulting in a laceration which required stitches.

June 3, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from machine

Employee tripped while walking on top of railcar and fell to the ground resulting in numerous abrasions and strain to hips, shoulders, elbows, ankles, shins, and lower back.

April 29, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal pumper FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was going up a flight of stairs to check a screen that is fed from primary crusher when a 27 lb. rock fell from above, striking him on the hard hat and then bouncing onto his left shoulder, resulting in lacerations and contusions and possible concussion.

April 25, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a J-wrench (40 - 50 lbs) to break the lock on the thread between the hammer and the back head on the drill. He was using the supports of the broom as a block to push the wrench against, and was next to the cab when the wrench broke loose under pressure and shot back at him, striking him in the nose. This resulted in a laceration and a fracture to the nose.

March 28, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by falling object

Ee was shoveling granules from hot elevator pit into elevator chute. a bracketed 90 degree piece of metal used to divert granules was not in it's proper place and ee bumped the diverter and it fell, striking him in the right foot, resulting in a contusion.

January 5, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING WALK BEHIND BOBCAT LOADER AND SLIPPED ON THE ICE. THE BOBCAT RAN OVER HIS RIGHT FOOT, RESULTING IN A FRACTURE. THIS IS A LOST TIME INJURY.

2004 · 9 incidents

December 22, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting the upper office side tailpulley guard back in place when she felt pain in her lower back. She began losing time on January 3, 2005.

September 11, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONING A PIPE STAND INTO PLACE WHEN IT MOVED AND CAUSED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT HAND.

September 7, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE AND PARTNER WERE CHANGING #6 ROLL BEARING. EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO POSITION BEARING INTO PLACE WHEN HE FELT STRAIN IN LOWER BACK. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A LOST TIME INJURY.

September 1, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting floor sections when he strained his lower back. This became a reportable injury on 9/16/04 when ee sought follow-up treatment.

June 23, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF MS-35 PIT AND STEPPED ON THE GUARD TO EXIT. THE GUARD FLIPPED UP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEG. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 18, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING REPLACEMENT CABLE THROUGH DROP BALL. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE CLAMPS WHEN THE CABLE SLIPPED & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD, RESULTING IN LACERATIONS.

June 3, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE AND HIS PARTNER WERE TRASPORTING ROLL SHAFT FROM MIANTENANCE SHOP TO MAINTENANACE QUONSET BUILDING. THE ROLL SHAFT WEIGHS APPROX 2000 LBS. WHILE A 3RD EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING THE SHAFT ONTO A WOODEN PALLET USING A FORKLIFT, THE SHAFT ROLLED OFF PALLET GAINING MOMENTUM. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO CONTROL THE SHAFT WHEN IT STRUCK HIM AND PINNED HIM TO THE GROUND.

March 27, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling wet heavy material underneath a belt and felt muscle strain in her right arm. This injury became reportable after ee went for treatment in late May.

March 9, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED ON BUMPER OF TRUCK TO REACH PORTABLE TORCH. BUMPER WAS COVERED WITH SNOW AND ICE AND EE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND, CAUSING STRAIN TO HIS BACK & RIGHT LEG. HE DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT UNTIL 3/19/04.

2003 · 6 incidents

December 10, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING CASES OF OFFICE PAPER DOWN TO THE BASEMENT FOR STORAGE. HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN AREA THAT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. HE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON FEB. 23 WHEN HE HAD HIS SURGERY.

November 12, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS UNPLUGGING CHUTE BY HAMMERING A BAR INTO THE BLOCKAGE WHEN HE MISSED THE BAR AND HIT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER RESULTING IN A LACERATION.

September 25, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKS ON THE MAINTENANCE CREW AND HAS NOTICED INCREASED PAIN AND LOSS OF STRENGHT AND FEELING OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH REPETITIVE MOTION SYNDROME. HAD SURGERY ON 4/30/04 AND BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 5/3/04.

July 21, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Specialty Granules LLC · No Value Found

EMPLOYEE STATED SHE WAS CLEANING MIXER/ AERATOR CHUTE WITH CHISEL. CHIPPING HAMMER SLIPPED, CAUSING HER TO TWIST HER BACK, RESULTING IN STRAIN OR POSSIBLE PINCHED NERVE.

June 16, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS OPENING THE PAINT VALVE ON #4 TANK WHEN HE FELT A POP IN HIS LEFT BICEP. THIS BECAME A LOST TIME ACCIDENT WHEN EE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 7/8/03.

February 20, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF STEEL WITH A TORCH WHEN HIS CLOTHING IGNITED, CAUSING BURNS TO HIS STOMACH.

2002 · 2 incidents

July 10, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS CHANGING A TIRE AND FELT BACK PAIN WHILE LIFTING THE TIRE. THIS BECAME A RECOREABLE INJURY WHEN EE BEGAN PHYSICAL THERAPY IN AUGUST.

May 1, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROCK WAS HUNG UP ON SIDE OF CRUSHER. EE PUT A CABLE AROUND ROCK & JAW CRUSHER OPERATOR WAS BRINGING THE 12 TON HOIST OVER TO LIFT ROCK WHEN IT DROPPED APPROX 3 FEET INTO CRUSHER. EE SLID OFF R OCK & ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HIS ELBOW ON SIDE OF CRUSHER OR WALKWAY & HYPEREXTENDED HIS SHOULDER. EE STARTED LOSING TIME ON 7/22/02.

2001 · 4 incidents

September 18, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED HE WAS DUMPING SCRAP METAL INTO STEEL DUMPSTER USING A SKID STEER WITH BUCKET. WHILE RAISING THE BUCKET, THE LOAD SHIFTED, CAUSING THE SKID STEER TO LEAN FORWARD. EE REACHED HIS HAND FORWARD FOR BALANCE AND HIS FINGERS BECAME PINCHED BETWEEN THE LOADER AND THE EDGE OF THE DUMPSTER.

July 24, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS TURNING SWITCH FROM ONE TRACK TO THE OTHER.

April 10, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE AND HIS PARTNER WERE SETTING UP FOR BAGGING 100# BAGS. THE BAGGING SYSTEM HAS A SCALE, AN AIR TRIP MECHANISM, AND CAN BE SET FOR DIFFERENT HEIGHT BAGS. PARTNER ACCIDENTLY DROPPED THE HEIGHT OF THE SCALE AND EMPLOYEE'S HAND BECAME PINCHED BETWEEN THE BAG TRIPPER AND THE FRAME RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

February 22, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS TAKING STEEL OFF UPPER PART OF STEEL RACK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL BACKWARDS.

2000 · 3 incidents

May 22, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Rubbed or abraded

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING NEW SCREENS AND WAS KNEELING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN HE STOOD UPHE STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE. THIS INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE 6/19/00 WHEN HE SAW A DOCTOR FOR A FOLLOW UP VISIT.

May 11, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER TO OPEN A CHUTE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 13, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS TRYING TO UNPLUG FINISHEDPRODUCT ELEVATOR. HE FOUND A CERAMIC TILE AT THE BOTTOM AND ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE IT WITH A 3 FT SECTION OF LUMBER. AS THE TILE WAS DISLODGED, TH E ELEVATOR SPUN BACKWARDS FORCING THE LUMBER OUT OF THE ELEVATOR CASE. THE ACTION PUSHED HIS ARM BACKWARDS WHERE IT STRUCK A STEEL ANGLE SUPPORT. RESULTED IN FOUR INCH LACERATION AND FRACTU