Titan Cement International S A safety activity

The equipment was locked out and electrical energy was isolated. During routine V-belt alignment and tensioning, the employee manually repositioned the belt. EE's right pinky finger entered the pinch-point area between the belt and pulley, resulting in injury.

The excavator was parked 20-25 ft from an energized 13.8 kV overhead power line. During inspection, the boom entered the unsafe proximity zone and contacted the energized line, causing an electrical fault. Sparks and hot particles ignited nearby dry vegetation.

An employee was in the Raw Mill attempting to remove reject stone, when a raccoon ran under the skid steer they were operating. The employee stopped the skid steer and the raccoon ran into the corner and got trapped under a beam. The employee attempted to rescue the raccoon, but was bit in their right index finger. Rabies exposure protocol was followed at the emergency room.

Contractor driver from TRANS CEMENT LLC completed the activity of closing the truck hatch and proceeded to enter the truck cab while keeping the door open. While inside the cab the driver fell backwards to the ground.

Employee was inspecting a bin hole that was about to be patched when material from above fell onto to employee and in between their safety glasses and face. The employee reported irritation in their eye and sought medical treatment. They were diagnosed with a scratched cornea and placed on restricted duties.

Employee was cutting grating to take a measurement after hole was cut employee move grating step backward and stepped in hole.

Employee was operating an open cab forklift outside when the wind speed increased. The employee got dust underneath their safety glasses and into their eye. They flushed their eye and the following morning had irritation. They sought medical treatment and were given a prescription.