Lyons Cement Plant Cemex Inc

Safety activity

1. accident2026-07-28220262190003

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   While replacing a screw conveyor at the Kiln Baghouse, an employee sustained a lower back burn from alkali powder exposure. The injury worsened over two days despite first aid and was reported to supervision and Health & Safety. The employee was later treated at a clinic, received a tetanus vaccine, and was diagnosed with a second-degree chemical burn.

2. accident2026-05-21220261460006

   HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   At approximately 10:50 PM, two employees were cleaning beneath the screw conveyor when one employee came into contact with the other employee's tool, resulting in an injury to the affected employee's right eye.

3. accident2025-11-20220253280037

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   On November 20, 2025, at about 3:00 p.m., the Maintenance Clerk was repositioning a 24x20-inch picture frame when it broke. Falling glass struck the employee's left kneecap, causing a one-inch cut. The incident was reported immediately. The employee received four stitches; no restrictions were issued.

4. accident2025-11-08220253230037

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   Subjective c/o generalized back pain after transferring 1/2-full 5-gal buckets ~3-4' from 3'H ledge to coworker; no lifting, stooping, or twisting required. Mandatory weekend shift; EE wanted to leave early, complaint is suspect. EE refused post-incident drug screen, admitted THC/marijuana use. Terminated for cause per zero-tolerance drug/alcohol policy.

5. accident2025-10-03220253170469

   FIRE · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   On 10/03/25 at 8:35 am, the coal mill operation began. At 9:26 am, the control operator noticed a fire on the coal mill line. Employees secured the area and tried to extinguish it. When it persisted, the Hygiene Fire Dept. was called at 9:44 am and arrived at 9:56 am. MSHA was notified the same day and visited on 10/06/25 to review the area and follow up on the investigation.

6. accident2025-07-01220251840035

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

   Accident narrative

   A plant maintenance employee was splicing a conveyor belt when their foot slipped out from under them as they were dismounting off of the frame and strained their right knee.

7. accident2025-06-24220251780012

   ENTRAPMENT · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   The coal man elevator stopped between floors with one person in the elevator car. The shift supervisor and maintenance personnel tried to reset the elevator but were not successful. Thyssen Krupp Elevator company was called out to safely lower the elevator. The employee was in the elevator for longer than 30 minutes and the event was called in. No injury occurred

8. accident2025-05-16220251420006

   HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   The plant tower elevator stopped between floors due to a defective safety switch which failed (as designed) causing the elevator to stop. An employee was in the elevator and notified the control room that EE was not able to get the elevator to move. The employee was in the elevator for more than 30 minutes and the event was called in to MSHA. No injury associated with the event.

9. accident2025-02-13220250590027

   IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

   Accident narrative

   Two employees were attempting to light the Kiln burner when it flashed blowing hot gas and dust onto the employees. One employee received first and second degree burns to the left of their face and neck, the second employee received only a minor burn.