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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062430012 · 08/24/2006 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1102978

Narrative

Employee opened inspection doors on the VSI crusher to inspect wear on the hammers, manufacturer does not have means of securing open door. The opened door fell when accidentally struck by a come-a-long chain falling on the employee's left foot resulting in a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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