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MACHINERY

220011410031 · 05/08/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
18
Mine experience
8.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4404951

Narrative

USING A PORTABLE WIRE BRUSH GRINDER TO CLEAN DIRTAND OLD BACKING MATERIAL OFF OF THE MAIN SHAFT AND CRUSHER HEAD. WHILE DOING THIS JOB A PIECE OF THE WIRE BRISTLE BROKE OFF AND LODGED IN HIS L OWER RIGHT THIGH JUST ABOVE HIS KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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