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MACHINERY

220040480111 · 02/01/2004 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
85
Mine experience
5.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

THREE WORKERS WERE REMOVING A FINISH MILL SHELL DOOR USING AN OVERHEAD CRANE TO SECURE THE DOOR ONCE THE CRABS HOLDING IT WERE REMOVED. AFTER EXERTING PRESSURE ON THE DOOR SO THAT IT WOULD FAL L A FEW INCHES INTO THE MILL, ONE WORKER GOT TOOCLOSE TO THE CRANE SHEAVE, WHICH HIT HIS SHOULDER. HE LOST HIS BALNCE & FELL HEAD FIRST 4-5' UNTIL CAUGHT BY HIS LANYARD: STRUCK PROTUDING NUTS

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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