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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060120004 · 01/06/2006 · Zemex Attapulgite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
361
Mine experience
3.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
Operator
Zemex Attapulgite LLC
Mine
0900150

Narrative

While positioning No. 1 Roller Mill's 150-hp fan motor with forklift boom, chain, & cable, the motor became wedged. Three maintenance mechanics physically pulled & pushed and the motor came free, swung, and crushed one mechanic's left forearm (pinned between the gear box & drive coupling hub). The one injured mechanic required emergency medical treatment & surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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