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MACHINERY

220031320056 · 04/15/2003 · Essroc Cement

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
CRANES,DERRICKS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
138
Mine experience
1.51 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement
Mine
1800001

Narrative

INVESTIGATING GROUP DETERMINED THERE WAS AN EQUIP. FAILURE OF CONTACT BROKE IN THE CONTROLS OF THE 10 TON HOIST CRANE THAT WAS USED TO HOLD BARREL CONTAINING BALLS - USED TO CHARGE #1 RAW MILL - AS THE CRANE MOVED SOUTH IT DRUG THE CABLE THAT HE WAS TIED TO OFF TOO - PULLING HIM OFF FROM TOP OF #1 RAW MILL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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