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MACHINERY
220061250014 · 05/02/2006 · LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Welding or cutting
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost 0
Mine experience 25.52 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Lafarge S A
Operator LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
Mine 3400026
Narrative Employee was trying to remove counterweight guide from bottom coal elevator. He used a torch to be able to stand out of the way while bolt was burned out. When bolt was freed, the guide came out and hit employee in forehead.
Source
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