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MACHINERY

220031140074 · 09/19/2002 · Vulcan Materials Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Materials Company
Mine
0901079

Narrative

LIFTING A 300 LB METAL BOX TO BE INSTALLED IN CHUTE WITH BACK HOE BUCKET & CHAIN. BOX WAS NOT HANGING STRAIGHT AFTER PICKING IT UP 3 FT., ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN BOX WHEN THE BACK END CAME LOO SE, BOX SLID DOWN LEG & STRUCK TOP OF RIGHT FOOT, BREAKING 1 BONE & CHIPPING ANOTHER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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