Tulsa Plant

Safety activity

1. accident2025-11-13220253230025

   MACHINERY · PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY

   Accident narrative

   A process attendant clearing material under the East/West CCDC screw reached into a leak hole, where their finger contacted the moving screw, amputating its tip. They reported the incident immediately, received first aid, and was taken to the ER for a tetanus shot and further treatment.

2. accident2025-08-28220252470003

   FIRE · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   11:40pm a fire was discovered on hot belt 3 due to leak-by from the clinker gate. When the material was moved outside, there was no visual verification it was still going to the belt. The area was evacuated, 911 was called, and fire trucks arrived shortly after. Power was shut off and locked out for safety. The fire was out by 12:13am.

3. accident2025-08-21220252450020

   HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   While diverting material to another chute, a process attendant manually assisted a gate closure using a rock bar. During the attempt, attendant was using a strong amount of force to hit the gate. Their hand shifted and left pinky was caught between the bar and equipment, causing a laceration and fractured fingertip. Attendant was transferred to the local ER and received 7 stitches.

4. accident2025-08-20220252400014

   IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   A maintenance apprentice was assisting with coal mill adjustments was injured after slag from nearby hot work ignited a gas leak in a burner pipe, causing a flashover and backflash through the kiln. The incident led to a diagnosis with lifting restrictions.

5. accident2025-08-20220252400015

   IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   A mechanic was performing adjustments on the coal and was injured after slag from nearby hot work ignited a gas leak in a burner pipe, causing a flashover and backflash through the kiln. The force caused the mechanic to fall back and hit EE's thigh on a nearby handrail resulting in a contusion. The mechanic was given restrictions.

6. accident2025-08-20220252400020

   IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   During hot work on a coal pipe, slag fell into the burner pipe and ignited a combustible source, causing a flashover into the kiln. A backflash returned to the coal mill, where three other mechanics were working. The three mechanics were taken to the emergency room and were given diagnosis and work restrictions

7. accident2025-08-13220252340023

   DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) · OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6

   Accident narrative

   Process attendant showed signs of heat exhaustion, including feeling hot and a headache when trying to unplug the kiln feed elevator with an air lance. They came down to the ground and their symptoms worsened, prompting EMS response. Employee was treated with an IV, diagnosed with heat exhaustion and released the same day.

8. accident2025-03-11220250830002

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

   Accident narrative

   Utility operator was cutting a piece of vacuum hose towards EE's body and cut self in the upper abdominal area. Employee received approximate 1.5" long laceration and was taken to the hospital and received 8 staples.

9. accident2025-02-01220250420026

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   A mechanic and mechanic apprentice were horse playing in the maintenance shop. When the apprentice went to plant their right knee, EE fell and hit their right knee on the floor and heard a pop. The employee has been diagnosed with a fractured kneecap and will undergo further evaluation.