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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220011690059 · 06/08/2001 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
29.86 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

TWO EES WERE CUTTING 6"" CHANNEL WITH BANDSAW (6"" CHANNEL @ 10.5 LBS. PER FT.). WHEN REMOVING A 13.5 FT. SECTION W/ELECTRICK HOIST, THE MATERIAL STAND SLIPPED. EE REACHED FOR THE END THAT WAS S LIPPING AND FELT STRAIN. STAND HAS SMALL WHEELS THAT MOVE. CRFANE/HOIST SHOULD BE USED TO RAISE STEEL SLIGHTLY BEFORE REMOVING FROM THE SAW.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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