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MACHINERY

220001360040 · 04/20/2000 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3102087

Narrative

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLT ON REAR AXLE OF MACK WATER TRUCK, USING A 3/4"" AIR WRENCH IN RIGHT HAND AND A 1 5/16"" BOXED-END WRENCH IN LEFT HAND. WHILE HOLDING THE AIR WRENCH WITH ELBOW IN AN AWKWAR D POSITIOHN IN RIGHT HAND THE RIGHT ELBOW POPPED. A CHIP FROM ELBOW BONE LODGE IN JOINT. A CAST WAS APPLIED TO RIGHT ARM, ELBOW AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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