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MACHINERY

220001160017 · 04/19/2000 · Amrize West Central Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Aggregate Industries PLC
Operator
Amrize West Central Inc.
Mine
0500864

Narrative

2 EMPLOYEES WERE CHANGING BUCKET ON CAT BACKHOE 426B. A THIRD EMPLOYEE APPROACHED WORK SCENE AND IN OPERATION. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WAS SEARCHING FOR PLUGS IN THE CAB AND ACCIDENTLY, ENGAGED THE BOOM SWING LEVER. THE 3RD EMPLOYEE MOVED BACKWARD AS THE BOOM CAUSE FORWARD PUSHED HIM ALSO STRIPPED OVER A CUTTING EDGE LYING ON THE GROUND EMPLOYEE FELL ON HIS HIP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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