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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220050330018 · 11/01/2004 · Amrize Northeast Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Aggregate Industries PLC
Operator
Amrize Northeast Inc.
Mine
1900359

Narrative

The crusher hopper was cleared of material in order to perform repairs to the crusher. The employee was performing repairs when the wind blew a chip curtain causing a loose rock behind it to fall into the crusher striking the employee in the back of the head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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