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MACHINERY
220050030049
· 12/20/2004 · Columbus Limestone Inc
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
9
Mine experience
7.62 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Columbus Limestone Inc
Mine
3302784
Narrative
HE WAS STRIPPING MATERIAL FROM HIGHWALL AND IT HAD CONTAINED A POCKET THAT WAS NOT VISIBLE. THE MATERIAL SLID OFF AND UPSET THE TRACK-HOE AND SHOVED IT ABOUT 100 FT. VICTIM WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AND WAS TRAPPED FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS AND 25 MINUTES.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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