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MACHINERY

Fatal · 220021680001 · 06/03/2002 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Idle
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
11.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Dyckerhoff AG
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300134

Narrative

THE SPECIFIC CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. THE BUCKET ELEVATOR DRIVE ASSEMBLY FAILED AND THE VICTIM WAS STRUCK BY FRAGMENTS FROM THAT SYSTEM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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