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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033000038 · 10/17/2003 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
2.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800012

Narrative

EE WAS RE INSTALLING A RETURN ROLLER ON A CONVEYOR APPRLX. 32 INCHES FROM THE GROUND HE WAS UNDER THE CONVEYOR ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES. AFTER INSTALLING THE ROLLER. THE CONVEYOR WAS LOWERED INT O POSITION. AT THIS TIME, THE ROLLER FALL OUT OFONE OF THE BRACKETS AND STRUCK EE ON THE FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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