DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2018-07-23HuntingtonWest VirginiRichwood Investment Casting, Inc.BODY SYSTEMSBodily conditions, n.e.c.
On 07/23/18, an employee was working with a grinder and low carbon cast steel shot that contained iron, manganese, carbon, and silica. He experienced respiratory issues and leg and foot swelling. He was hospitalized for congestive heart failure.
2018-05-21LuckWisconsinDurex Products, Inc.BODY SYSTEMSExposure to other harmful substances
On May 21, 2018, an employee was exhibiting erratic behavior due to possible acute manganese toxicity, requiring hospitalization.
2015-01-29La SalleIllinoisCARUS CHEMICAL COMPANYFinger(s), fingernail(s)Contact with objects and equipment
On or about February 29, 2015, an employee sustained three broken fingers while lowering a bag filled with ore (manganese) material over a hand rail using a manifold and a rope. Employee's pinky finger was later amputated.