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MACHINERY

220030130138 · 12/19/2002 · Featherlite Bldg Prod Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Operator
Featherlite Bldg Prod Corp
Mine
4101344

Narrative

EE WAS STANDING A TORQUE CONVERTER ON ITS END WITH A GROVE CRANE AND CHAIN. THE EE WAS HOLDINGON THE CHAIN TO KEEP THE CONVERTER FROM ROLLING OVER. WHEN THE CONVERTER WAS 3 QTR.'S UP IN THE AIR THE CENTER OF GRAVITY SHIFTED CAUSING THE HEAVIER SIDE TO ROLL OVER, JERKING THE LT. CHAINDOWN. THE EE DID NOT WANT TO SEE A DR. ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT. EE SAW A DR. ON 1/08/03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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