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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041960003 · 04/05/2004 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

Injured employee was removing heavy metal screens in rock separater. When he lifted screen up, it slid down and pinched finger between bottom of screen and support. Broke tip of finger and sliced open finger tip. Hoist in place to assist in lifting screens but could not be used due to location of this screen. Project requested to replace entire screening equipment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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