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220041170122 · 04/12/2004 · Chemical Lime New Braunfels Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
1
Mine experience
20.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Chemical Lime New Braunfels Ltd
Mine
4100078

Narrative

EMPLOYEES HAD REMOVED 3 DOOR SECTIONS FROM THE TOP OF THE BAGHOUSE IN PREPARATION TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE. ONE DOOR SECTION WAS PLACED VERTICALLY AGAINST A HANDRAIL AND NOT TIED DOWN. A WIND GUST BLEW AGAINST THE DOOR CAUSING IT TO FALL, INJURING THE EMPLOYEE. MEDICAL CARE WAS GIVEN AND DIAGNOSIS WAS CERVICAL STRAIN TO NECK. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO MODIFIED DUTY STATUS ON 4/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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