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MACHINERY

220043290014 · 11/16/2004 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

Employee was using hydraulic ram to reposition broken stationary cast iron beam on N. side of #3 clinker cooler. Cast beam broke at web and bottom flange (3"" X 15"" long) broke off and struck employee's hard hat, causing it to break and cut employee's forehead.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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