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MACHINERY

220010720054 · 03/01/2001 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
14.84 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
4700749

Narrative

THE EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LOWERING A 700 LB DEWATERING PUMP, WHICH WAS SUSPENDED FR5OM A MANUALLY OPERATED WINCH. THE EE LOWERED THE PUMP A SHORT DISTANCE AND THEN FLIPPED THE STOP DOG TO E NGAGE A SPROCKET TOOTH WHICH WOULD HOLD THE PUMP IN POSITION. THE STOP DOG DID NOT COMPLETELY ENGAGE THE SPROCKET, ALLOWING THE PUMP TO FREE FAL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, IT CAUSED THE WINCH LEVER

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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