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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052160006 · 08/02/2005 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
4.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
Mine
1500031

Narrative

The employee was helping in the replacement of a adjusting wedge on a pioneer jaw crusher. The employee was attempting to pry the wedge into position when it came unhooked from the come-a-long. The wedge fell striking the employee in the head. The employee suffered a cut over his eye and one on his finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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